Spring Break Continues w a Trip to Denver!

Weekdays:

A pretty quiet week on the home front as the kids were home on spring break and Clint / I took turns working from the house.  We had no activities in the evening because of spring break.  By Thursday we were packing for our long weekend to Denver with aunt Molly!

Twinning at work 

Clint is starting to love the bird feeder too

Friday 

We had an early flight to Denver so were up by 6a.  We enjoyed some breakfast at the airport and then walked right on to the boarding.  We had a super smooth flight ✈️ and were getting picked up by molly in no time!  Once in town, we went to her apartment, cuddled the cat and then headed to the Denver zoo.  We had a blast walking around the zoo before leaving around dinner to check into the hotel quick naps.  Molly came back about 2 hours later and we went to a late dinner at this cool place with lots of options.  We then called it a night and molly went out with some friends.

Saturday 

We had breakfast at the hotel before meeting up with molly and heading to golden, CO.  We did the sampling at Coors, walked around downtown Golden, enjoyed some pizza at woodys and then headed to red rocks.  We did a 1.4 mile path and Maci got her souvenir bucket hat.  We did another nap/rest time at hotel.  Then molly came over while the kids swam and we ate a variety of apps.  We put the kids to bed and hung out in the hotel lobby playing heads up with Molly, Clint and me.

Sunday 

Happy Easter!!  We got up and saw the bunny still found us!  We then nappped and watched the masters until it was time for our brunch with Molly and Caymen.  The food was great and then we were off to the Rockies game.  We got a lot of Sun, fun and brews.  The Rockies won!!  After the game, we hit up this Dave and busters type place.  We then got back to our hotel, kids swam again and we had brews until bed time.  Gorgeous weather, great company and a total Sunday fun day!!!

We head home on Monday after another gorgeous day!!  Thank goodness weather is better at home now too!!

Lots of love 

C, K, M & C

Clint's 45th Birthday & Spring Break Begins with a Blizzard!

Weekdays:

• Monday - Maci had gymnastics in the evening, glad she is feeling back to herself!!
• Tuesday - Big day for Maci girl!  Her Girls on the Run kicked back off, even if the temps are less than ideal for running outside!  She also attended a dance class with her pal Livi as it was take a friend to class night - she really enjoyed it!  I had a zoom call with my former co-worker and pal Row - so great to catch up with her!!

Love this diverse group of runners!

• Thursday - Maci had practice in the evening and this is their last dome practice of the season!

Friday : 

• Happy 45th Birthday to Clint!!!
• I decided to skip my 8a lab appointment due to a headache.
• Clint headed into the office after having some breakfast and oodles of happy birthday wishes from the kids!
• I started to feel better around lunch and got a good power walk in on the treadmill
• The kids got home off the bus during my last meeting of the day around 230p
• Clint wasn't too terribly far behind getting home around 4p
• We headed to Brick & Bourbon for Clint's birthday dinner around 6p.  While there, Connor was enjoying the baseball game until the storm started which took out the satellite TV so we resorted to playing Heads Up on my phone.
• When we left there was still storms underway and was switching from rain to ice to snow.  UGH we are so over this winter!
• Clint and I then watched the movie "The Hall Pass" in bed which was hilarious while the kids had their own movie night in the playroom!

Happy Birthday to Our Legend!

They Love Their Dad!!!

& He Loves Them!!

Saturday:

• Clint got up for his massage only to realize they had to reschedule b/c the salon was without power.
• We woke up to a foot of HEAVY wet snow everywhere - UGH!!!
• The guys got to plowing driveways right away and thankfully the sun came out and high 30 temps which led to a LOT of melting!
• We had a pretty lazy day around the house but then decided to head out for a yummy dinner round 2 at River Inn!  The kids kept themselves busy outside by playing basketball with a mini hoop while Clint and I stayed busy with beers and talking to some friends we ran into!
• The food was great and we watched both NCAA games before heading home.

Pretty if it was January, Not April 1!

Ugh - Come downstairs to see this. . .  

Rosie with snowballs all over her legs and on the couch

River Inn with Humor 

Easter Snowbunny!

This kid is too cool!

Sunday :

• Another pretty day, we should come close to hitting 50 - finally!  We cheer as the white stuff continues to melt!
• Connor had a birthday party today for his pal Leo at an indoor playground and Clint is on his way to pick him up now.
• We are enjoying another lazy weekend day around the house while we await grocery delivery, weekday prep is already done and a family walk later before dinner.

We hope you are also starting to see spring blossoming wherever you are.  We head to Denver to see Aunt Molly for Easter and are very hopeful that when we return to MSP that spring is here to stay!!!

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C

Maci Sickness & Warmer Temps & Top Golf Fun!

Cutie Pie Academy 2 Teammates Playing Up for last Sunday's 9v9 Scrimmage

Weekdays:

• Monday - Clint had to go into the office for a new hire on his team.  I worked from home b/c Rosie had a grooming appointment and rescheduling those is a nightmare and she gets shaved in that case HA!  Her grooming looked great and she was happy to see me pick her up!  Maci then had Gymnastics in the evening.
• Tuesday - Clint went into the office again and I went in for my first two meetings before heading to Greenwood to listen to Connor's class read.  I then worked from home the rest of the day and had a quiet night at home.
• Wednesday - I had a normal day at the office but started getting a text from Maci about not feeling well half way through the morning.  She ended up going to the nurse with a headache, fever, sore throat and upset tummy.  The nurse called us and Clint took the turn this go around.  She napped and barely ate dinner/slept through the night.  I had a video call with my best gals from High School in the evening while Maci zonked.
• Thursday - I worked from home to stay with Maci who still wasn't feeling great.  She was breaking her fever and kept zonking on me but by dinner time she started to feel a bit better.  We were able to have a quiet night at home since she couldn't go to soccer practice.  Clint got to have a happy hour with some of his former co-workers which was fun for him.

Got off a work call, came out of the office to check on her and found this napping beauty!

Friday - 

• Clint and I both worked from home - we couldn't tell if we were just tired or getting some of Maci's ick!  Thankfully as the weekend went on I think we were just tired!
• I got a lot done on the work front and around lunch ran out to get my license renewed - thank goodness it was such an easy process and nice to get out in the warmer (40s) temps and sunshine!
• I grabbed some lunch and headed home to wrap the day.
• Clint picked up Punch Pizza and Salad for dinner, we watched some basketball and called it a night.

Saturday -

• Nice lazy day!!
• We got some bagels for breakfast, drove the more scenic route to and from and once back home, took a nice long nap.
• Clint ran Maci to her soccer practice and while that was going on, Billy, Grady, Clint and Connor went to LifeTime Fitness to climb the rock wall and play basketball. 
• I went to pick up M from practice at 215p and then enjoyed catching up on my shows in bed - LOVE a good lazy day!
• Around 5p I got up and getting ready for date night!
• We went to Sunshine Factory with the Harty's for dinner and then headed to Top Golf for some drinks and fun!
• While at Top Golf we kept the high school basketball championship on and got to watch Wayzata win the whole thing!!!  Yay, I told Connor I hope to see him in that game one day :)

Doing Fun Hair Tricks with Tena after Soccer Practice

Sunday - 

• Get stuff done day! HA after lazy day, go figure!
• We slept in but then headed to Blvd for brunch and then over to Dicks to get the kids new gym shoes and Connor some new cleats for Football and Baseball - can't wait for warm weather and outdoor sports!
• Once home, Clint took down the Christmas lights, finally warm enough!  He also put away the snow mobile for the season.  I worked on laundry, plans for our upcoming Denver trip, groceries, week planning etc.
• Now we are enjoying the final basketball for the weekend and getting ready for dinner to arrive - Sushi!!!  We are soaking in these last few hours of sunshine before we get into some colder temps again this week - UGH GO AWAY WINTER!!!

Brunch Selfie

Call me the old lady, I love watching my birds

Today we had a pretty woodpecker after I filled the feeders!

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C

St Paddy's Day, Date Night/Sleep Over & Soccer Scrimmage

Weekdays:

• Monday - I had a team onsite of meetings all day so Clint took Maci to gymnastics while I headed to bowling and appetizers with my team at the end of the day.
• Tuesday - Maci had an ortho check up and got her braces tightened.  We also learned they want to pull 2 teeth that aren't falling on their own quick enough - poor girl has my mouth.  At night, Maci had her annual spring soccer evaluation with her coach Maggie.  Things continue to go well with her growth and she was asked to practice in a 9v9 scrimmage this coming Sunday with the Academy 1 team (She is on Academy 2).  She is really starting to settle into her midfielder position and is why they asked her to play up as they start to think about next year as they move to a 9v9 format at U11.  Go Maci!!
• Wednesday - Connor had religion in the evening and was not feeling it but letting him know he goes into a 3 week Easter/spring break after this week got him to go without complaint.
• Thursday - I had some a follow up facial apt for my forehead.  Maci had soccer practice at 7p and I crashed early - the dang time change was bugging me all week long!!!

Pretty Girl!

Friday :

• I had a few meetings in the morning and got some work done around the house.
• Clint came home around 2p and the kids quickly followed with a 230 arrival from the bus.
• I was then off by 3p for St Paddys Happy Hour with my co-worker and pal Nicole.  We enjoyed some beers and a Bloody Mary before we called it around 6p.
• I came home and helped Clint run up to an AT&T to pick up his new phone and then we were off to Sunshine Factory for dinner.
• At Dinner Connor was so excited that they made him a Green Sprite :) We also watched the big Purdue upset live!

Green Sprite

Saturday :

• I started the day with a massage - so nice!
• Clint and Connor went and got haircuts together.
• At 1130 Steph, a candidate for our summer nanny posting, came over to. meet us for a 2nd interview.  She was so great that we offered her the job on the spot and she accepted!!!  Such a relief to have this finalized for summer!
• Clint then ran Maci to soccer practice and afterward I did some stuff around the house and tried to take a nap.
• Maci got herself ready for the slumber party at her pal Rowan's and Clint dropped her off at 430p
• I got up from a nap and then got ready for our date night with the mommy & me friends.
• Connor was so excited to get Maddie, our sitter, to himself for the night and they played many rounds of Connect Four!
• The Adults enjoyed cocktails in the North Loop and then headed to the new Four Seasons Hotel for their new hot restaurant Mara.  The food was good but the company was even better.  We were then home by 11p

Maci LOVED Rowan's New Puppy Tillie

Wonderful Friends!!

Sunday :

• Maci got dropped back off at 1015a
• We ordered some brunch via Door Dash for a later breakfast
• Connor's buddy Grady came over to play at 1p 
• We are heading to Maci's soccer scrimmage with the Academy 1 team vs 2012 Navy 1 girls (a year older than our gals) at 4p and will drop Grady on our way.
• Then we will have a celebratory dinner for M out afterward.

We are so over the snow and cold so are super excited to see 40s and 50s in the forecast - COME ON SPRING!!  We hope you are starting to get some warmer weather or at least sneaking away to a beach.

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C