1st Week of Summer Fun - New Nanny Kristy, Football Camp & Happy Father's Day!

Weekdays : 

• Monday - The Mondell's were still here and Clint took PTO for the day.  I headed into the office while Clint and his dad took Connor to his first day of Football camp.  No tackle just touch football and learning fundamentals with his buddy Brooks.  We enjoyed some yummy ribs, corn and baked beans for dinner along with ice cream sandwiches!
• Tuesday - Kristy starts!!  Our nanny for the summer Mon-Thurs started with us!  The kids had a blast with her and with the Mondell's last day, Clint was still around too.  Connor had football camp again around lunch time and then we all headed to Connor's baseball game at 515p - whoah it was hot!!  Afterward, we had some brats for dinner and then got some good sleep.

Maci's New iPad Arrived

So Selfies it is

• Wednesday - Clint and I both headed into the office shortly after Kristy arrived.  The Mondell's left a little later in the morning for their drive home.  Connor had another day of football camp and then in the evening Connor had a birthday party for Hendricks with putt putt golf.  While they were at the birthday party, Maci and I were in St Michael for a soccer game.  She did great and had the first goal in a 3-0 win.  We then enjoyed some River Inn dinner before heading home.  I had a bad headache so got home and crashed!

Putt Putt Fun & Ice Cream Cake!

• Thursday - Connor had his final day of football camp.  In the evening, Clint ran Connor to a baseball game and I took Maci to another soccer game - she hustled like crazy in a 2-1 W.  Connor had some great hits in his game and we all met up for some good food and drink at Sunshine Factory afterward.  We then crashed for the night vs doing any bags or hot tub - it had been a busy and hot week!

Connor & Buddy Brooks

Friday:

• On Fridays we are all home and nanny free - love our slower summer Fridays
• Clint met with the Wayzata school on active shooter protocols and then made us some breakfast.
• I ran Connor down to play some baseball with our neighbor Benjamin and chatted with Tena on my way back.
• Maci and Livi played at Livi's from about 1130-2p
• I did some work in the driveway for a bit to enjoy the nice weather
• I took a quick nap in the later afternoon - Yay!
• I then headed to Lone Spur to meet up with former colleagues Megan and John for Happy Hour!
• While I was gone, Clint and the kids did baseball pictures and then ate BBQ at the VFW with our neighbors the Pinkerton's - YuM!

Saturday:

• The Harty's went camping so we were watching Fred who needs to get up and take a walk at 7a so we started the day walking Fred and Rosie.
• We came back home for some breakfast and a nap.
• Clint then had a massage while I ran Connor to Remy's birthday party at a local park, Maci in tow.
• We headed home afterward and I took another nap :) getting caught up on needed sleep!
• We then went over to the Harty pool for a quick swim.
• After swimming, we ran to Kobe for dinner and while at our hibachi table another family joined and Connor says "HI JANETTA" - it was little Janetta from his class.  Turns out she has a lil crush on Connor and it was adorable watching her swoon over his clueless lil boy self all dinner.
• Afterward we decided to get some Honey Mackie ice cream and guess who we run into, the same family!!  HAHA - we ate outside with them, seem like a real nice family and Janetta is a doll!  We exchanged numbers for a play date then headed home.
• I started to watch some TV and Clint walked over around 930 to the Herness driveway for a fire with the neighbors.

Cuties with Ice Cream

Sunday:

• HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
• Another early morning walk with Fred and Rosie and then got groceries ordered and a few other to dos before waking the kids at 915a
• We headed to 6 Smith for Brunch at 10a and sat outside - so nice and thankfully we were done before it got too crazy hot outside - a nice 98 degrees today!  Clint loved the gifts from the kids and I as well as all the wonderful sweet cards :)
• After getting home, Clint wanted to take a nap so we did before putting away groceries and then getting ready to go swimming with the Harty's - they got home around lunch.
• The Harty's, Herness' and Mondell's all swam for a little over 2 hours before calling it so we could all get a few more things done at home and prepare for our respective Father Day dinners.
• Clint wants delivery Mexican as he doesnt feel like going anywhere again and he is watching the end of the US Open.  We will order that next!

Brunching Family!

What a wonderful week and weekend!  Looking forward to another summer week right around the bend!

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C

School's Out for Summer!!!!

What a fun week!!

Weekdays:

• Monday - Clint headed to the airport early for a trip to Rhode Island - conference and connecting with his new hire.  After work, I ran the kids to Maci's soccer practice.  Connor and I finished our wonderful McDonalds dinner :) and then played at the park for a bit to kill time.
• Tuesday - Early pick up for the kids!  We had to miss Connor's baseball game b/c just too much going on with Clint out of town.  We grabbed some dinner and then were off to Maci's soccer game out in Shakopee (30 min drive).  The game was at 645p and they tied 2-2 against a super tough team who has beat them in the past!  We then had Maci's bi-annual evaluation with the coach before heading home nice and late, 9p.
• Wednesday - I started my day by volunteering at Maci's 3rd grade party.  I worked the bubble station with 3 other moms and the girls were dainty while the boys were diving into the bubble pools HA.  I treated myself to a bagel afterward for all the craziness!  We hung outside with the neighbors in the evening and the kids played, gorgeous night!  Love having these occasional free evenings!

Maci at Bubble Fun

• Thursday - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!  Clint got home nice and early, 830a arrival!  Another gorgeous day and around lunch we filled up some water balloons for the kiddos arrival from the bus.  At 240p they arrived and we pelted them with water balloons and water guns.  The kids had a blast! I then dipped out of work a little early and headed to the park with Tena and the kids for the neighborhood last day of school party.  We had to cut out early b/c we had a busy evening.  Connor had baseball game at 515p.  I got to see all of his hits but then had to scoot with Maci to her 640p game.  The boys followed after Connor's game ended.  Maci's team crushed the other team about 10-0.  We headed home and the adults started to play cornhole until the Mondell's arrived a little after 10p.  The kids waited up until they got here but then all crashed!

So Much Growth!

Post Water Fights!

School it OUT

Neighborhood Elementary Crew at the Park

Friday : 

• Clint took the day off and we started the day with coffee and a walk!
• Clint then ran Connor to his haircut at 930a.
• After they got back, Clint and Connor went down to Benjamin's to practice some baseball hitting and pitching.
• Maci had a few play date opportunities with her pal Livi from the neighborhood.
• The kids continued to play outside and the grandparents joined in throughout the early afternoon.
• Clint and I had to head out around 230p to our deck apt at the showroom to pick out our new composite decking and railings
• When we got back, everyone was enjoying the outdoors until we were ready to head to River Inn for a yummy outdoor dinner!
• We came home and had some cocktails on the deck and then called it a night.

Slick New Haircut! 

Complete with Lightning Bolts on the Sides

Maci's art work at dinner :)

Saturday : 

• Early morning with Maci's soccer tournament - 8a first game.  It was rough - they lost about 0-6.
• We headed to brunch as a team in between games and the girls had a blast as did the mommas with mimosas and dads with the bloody Marys HA
• We got to game 2 and the sun was really shining, the light sunburn on many of us shows that was the case.  Unfortunately it was another rough game for the Fusion girls.  We lost 0-4, hung really close 0-1 till the end when they were just exhausted and hot.
• We headed home afterward and took some naps before getting up and heading to Black Sheep Pizza for dinner in downtown.  Then over to St Paul for the St Paul Saints game.  The kids were SO in to it!  Especially Connor who kept telling me the pitch count, cheering for good plays etc.  We saw an awesome game 11-7 on a gorgeous night!  Yet another late night for the kiddos, by the time we got home it was midnight.

How cute are these girlies watching Soccer?!

Silly gooses!

Nuts at Dinner!

Beautiful game night!

Sunday :

• No rest for the weary HA we were up and at 'em for Clint, Kathy and Jack to head with Connor to his flag football game - they were out the door a little after 830a
• I was able to get some stuff done around the house before Maci and I had to leave at 930a for her final game - thankfully a way different outcome with a 4-0 win!
• Clint and his parents headed to Oak Eatry with Connor for lunch and kindly brought me home take out.
• While they were at lunch, I ran Maci, Taylor and Teagan to the team pool party at Charlie's home.
• I got back and had about 2 hours to get all the weekend stuff done so I was moving around the house non stop before heading to happy hour with my pal Laura on Rush Creek patio at 330p.
• Right before I left, Maci got dropped off by Teagan's mom from the pool party.  She hung on her iPad b/c the boys were all at the movie theatre watching the new Top Gun.
• I got home around 530p and was chatting with Maci when the boys walked in - Connor said he actually really liked the movie and only one moment scared him :) CUTE!
• We all then hung out and ordered Mexican dinner for delivery as we all didn't feel like heading back out.  We had some fun on the deck and enjoyed our dinner.
• I ended the evening with a bath and the kids got to bed at a decent time.
• Clint stayed up with his parents as he is also on PTO Monday.

It's been a long weekend HA

Yah Girls!

I sure love this girlie

Pool Party Fun!

What a busy but awesome week to kick off our official summer time!!!

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C

School Year is Wrapping Up!!!

Weekdays:

• Monday - Wahoo Memorial Day!!  We got a lot done but also had some relaxation!  Dang we love a good long weekend!  There was some rain but also pockets of good weather!
• Tuesday - Connor got to have his Kindergarten Field Trip to the Sculpture Garden.  Maci had another session of Girls on the Run after school and then the whole family hit the baseball fields for Connor's 645p game against the Rangers.  Unfortunately it was a bit chilly and we were counting down the time until it ended.

• Wednesday - We both went into our respective offices for the day.  Clint managed both kiddos to Maci's 545p soccer practice while I went to dinner with my business leader Francois and our business' chief of staff Kelly who was in town from TN.  It was a great long dinner on a chilly patio but we refuse to not embrace June!
• Thursday - A fun day at the office as we had a tech town hall, social event afterward and then ate lunch as a team!  I love having days where I see so many people!  Maci had her final girls on the run practice pre-5k.  Then Connor had a 515p baseball game and thankfully the weather was way better!  I met the family there since I was coming from the office and it takes a little longer.  No hot tub party as Nate was coming back in town late at night from a work trip.

Friday : 

• We both worked from home and they finally finished the stucco work and all the exterior painting.  Now we just need the new window trim painted and all the exterior and interior paint touched up post new windows!!
• Shortly after sending the kids to school I got a call that Connor was just feeling off and so I left to pick him up - when I got there he was complaining about his ear.  He fell asleep in the car but then woke up crying about his ear - poor guy!  I got him down for a nap and then he puked all over his bed - UGH!  He napped for a few hours on the couch and then around the time Maci and the other kids got off the bus, he was back to feeling himself - thank goodness!!!
• Clint ran Rosie to the groomer around 3p and we found out that she had gotten too long again and was going to need the borderline shaving UGH!  But we now know how frequently we should have her groomed so we can hopefully avoid this in the future.
• After dropping off Rosie, Clint came and grabbed both kids so Maci could go to a 345p birthday party at the way cool cooking school where they learned to make spaghetti and cupcakes!
• Clint had to take both kids b/c I was off to happy hour at COV on Lake Minnetonka with my former co-workers Lisa and Jean.  We had a great night of catching up and finally called it around 9p

Poor Guy!

Birthday Party Fun!

Happy Hour Ladies - Lisa, Jean and me

Saturday :

• Up an at 'em for the big Girls on the Run 5k!  Maci ran in the 1030a heat but we had to get there in time to get bibs, find the team, park etc.  Clint was Maci's running buddy and she had a blast!!  Maci actually finished about 2 mins before Clint and was flying - she told us she wasn't even really that tired so maybe she would try to go faster in the future!
• We headed to Oak Eatry for lunch afterward and while there we realized Wright State Baseball was in their 2nd game of the college World Series bracket.  The kids got really into watching the game on my phone.
• Once home, we kept watching it on TV and after being up 9-4 at one point, they unfortunately suffered a heart breaking loss 11-9 to Gonzaga - I kind of snoozed while watching this on the couch.
• We got some stuff done around the house and then started to get ready for the night!  Clint and I had date night and were heading to Jimmy's for yummy steak dinner followed by a few drinks at Momma G's.  While at Momma G's we ran into our good buddy and my former co-worker Danny!  So fun to see him and meet his new girlfriend!
• We then popped home around 930p after we knew the kids were asleep.  We got changed and headed to the Harty's for a neighborhood bonfire!  So Fun!  We finally called it at 1230a b/c woah I need sleep HA!

Pre Race Fun!

Fan Club!

Post Race Excitement!

Sunday : 

• Lazy Morning!!!  Everyone slept until at least 830a and Clint and I didn't move until 9a.  I think I finally started to drink coffee around 10a.
• We then started to tackle a nice long to do list for the day.  Clint ran Connor to flag football practice at 2p and Maci and I joined after for the game that started at 3p.  Unfortunately they suffered their 2nd loss of the season but it was hot on that turf!
• Afterward, Clint headed home with Connor to get more to do list items complete.  Maci and I were off to Trader Joes to get some needs for my Charcuterie board making class with our Human Capital team on Tuesday over lunch.
• We are now enjoying LaRosa's meatball hoagies for dinner before having our new neighbors over to see our house and then wrapping the evening with some ice cream and a neighborhood walk.  We sure do love the weekends!!

The kids are fired up for a final week of school!!  They only have M-Th and Nanny & Grandpa Mondell get here on Thursday, last day of school for a weekend of kiddo sporting events!  Yay Summer Fun!

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C