Monday, January 1, 2024

Merry Christmas, Holiday Break & NYE!!

Weekdays:
  • Monday - We Wish You a Merry Christmas!!  The kids let us all sleep until 7a!  We got up and were thrilled to see Santa came!  The kids let us get coffee, Christmas music going and then started to rip into our gifts.  My favorites were an Aviator Nation hoodie, a Football puzzle & some records.  Clint's favorites were the Rhone shirts and air pump.  Connor loved his dirt bike from Santa and Nerf basketball hoop for his closet door.  Maci would say her favorites were her stand mixer, hover board seat from Santa and the legos.  We played all day, watched football and were super lazy around the house!  We got ready to head out around 530p to do our annual pizza, beer and bowling at Park Tavern.  The kids were pumped that our friends the Cassem's joined us this year about half way through.  It was a super special day!
Santa Loot for Each Kiddo!

Thanks Grandma & Grandpa Gilroy
The Stand Mixer!!!

God Mommy Christie Killing it!
Skin Care & Maci Necklace!

Thanks Grandma/Grandpa Gilroy & Uncle DKO for the Crosby Jersey!
Day 1 Baking for this gal
Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins!
Raiders with the W over the Chiefs
Equals a Happy Boy!
Bowling Fun!
The ducks are everywhere
  • Tuesday - Connor had his annual well check at the Dr.  He is 75th percentile for height still.  We are going to let him get the mole on his nose removed, his request.  Skin is looking good and he will start a daily Benadryl to help with all his sneezing/potential allergies.  Afterward, we enjoyed Peg's for lunch and then chilled the rest of the day! 
Lego Fun
  • Wednesday - Clint and I were exhausted from binging Virgin River late into the evening :) We got up late and Clint ran to a hair cut and then I was off to have a nice lunch with my pal Megan.  We work together but are always so busy we never can get together.  Then that evening Clint hosted some of the soccer dads for some golden tee while Maci and I finished my current puzzle so we could start my new football one from Christmas.
Puzzle 1 Done!
  • Thursday - I got up in time for my Hydra Facial at 10a.  Oh man was that lovely!  I decided to do one over break b/c they were 20% off and it was delightful!  That night Clint and Connor went to a Timberwolves game for Connor's birthday gift.  They had a blast and saw a good W!  While they were gone, Maci and I rented the Eras movie - my total Swiftie loved it!!
They are Ready for the Game
Buddies!
In total awe!
View
Baller = Edwards
Admiring T Swift
Friday:
  • Maci's annual holiday soccer tournament!  I offered to coach again and we got our first game assigned at 710a - Whew that was an early alarm!!  We had to be there at 630a and the drive is about 30 mins so we were out the door at 6a.  The girls CRUSHED the first team like some 17-0.  We won our 2nd game 4-2.  We then played the best team in the entire brackets and lost 1-5 but they worked their rears off!  That meant we didnt move on to the semi final but it was a super fun morning.
  • We got home around 130p and took really nice naps!!!
  • Maci then had her quad soccer training at 4p, she was not super pumped to do more but understood it was a commitment.
  • I met the other 3 moms at Rock Elm across the street for drinks while the girls worked.
  • We went to pick up the girls and 2 of the moms decided along with me to go back for another drink and dinner - this is what is so wonderful about holiday break!
  • Once home, I watched football with Clint and he made me some captain and cokes.  Needless to say I was slightly overserved but it was a fun evening. HA
Love this team!
My Gal!
Being Silly Post Dinner
Saturday:
  • I was moving slow on Saturday but got some food in me and took a walk for some fresh air!
  • We had a low key no major plans day at the house so that helped for recovery.  I got groceries ordered, laundry done and a lot of the regular to dos.
  • We watched the Dolphins and OSU look like absolute pooh!!
  • We were invited over to the Harty's but I was so tired and still feeling a bit rough so we called it a night and got some good sleep before NYE!
Sunday:
  • Happy NYE!!!
  • We got some more things done around the house and got a nice walk in with the dogs.
  • We had football on all day and tuned in for the Bengals game only to be disappointed again, not our season for sure!
  • We tuned into the super boring and sad Packer/Vikings game
  • The Harty's and their ISU college friends came over after their dinner around 10p.
  • We had cocktails and games in the basement.  Celebrated with the ball drop and then most left slightly after midnight.  They had all been over served on Saturday night HA, glad I decided to take an early bed time that night.
Puzzle 2
Our Very Own T Swift during the Chiefs/Bengals Game HA

Here is to 2024 and being the best version of ourselves!!!  We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and may we spend quality time together in '24!
Lots of Love, 
C, K, M & C

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Connor Turns 8, Holiday Break Starts & Christmas Eve!!

Weekdays:

  • Monday - Quiet Day in general - school and work are starting to slow up :)
  • Tuesday - Gena's Birthday!  We all met up at Jimmy's for a lunch to celebrate her!  Thankfully Jimmy's was picked as that is right by my office.  In the evening Maci had her Infiniti training which I took her to and got some work done while waiting.
Awesome group of friends!
We got her some good bourbon as a gift!

Maci came home from Soccer to an early gift from God Mommy Christie!
Holiday Stanley Straw Toppers
She is the coolest!!
  • Wednesday - Lots of people started to be out of the office so I decided to work from home!  Clint ran Rosie to the groomer at 2p.  At night, Connor had B-ball practice at 6p with Clint.  Maci and I went to her final team practice before the holiday break and celebrated with Secret Santa afterward.
Game Day at School - Connor w. his Twin's Hat

Secret Santa with the best team!

Last time putting a 7 year old to bed!
  • Thursday - Happy 8th Birthday Connor!!!  Clint started the day with a 7a dental cleaning.  He then met Connor at school for a birthday lunch, McDonald's and all!  Connor got in a bit of a rumble on the playground during a fumbled football, what a special call to get from the principal on his birthday HA!  Thankfully he was honest and apologized so not a huge deal.  The kids were pumped to get off the bus b/c they are now on break!!!  We headed to Kobe that night for Connor's big birthday dinner.

Lunch with Daddy!
Present Time!
Thanks Grandma & Grandpa Gilroy + Nanny & Grandpa Mondell + Uncle DKO
Kobe Fun!
Friday : 
  • Clint and my last day of work but a very slow day for me :)
  • I had a 9a-930a call and then an 1130-12p.  That was it!!
  • Maci baked sugar cookies during my morning call.
  • I learned about a movie named Leo during my 1130a call so afterward Maci and I watched that.  I then napped and put on my out of office, wahoo!!!
  • Maci had a 4 way quad training at 4p which Clint ran her to and from
  • Then at night we had the Jonas holiday party in our neighborhood.  It was a nice time and caught up with all the neighbors.
Sugar Cookie Fun
Saturday:
  • What a way to start break!  Clint had a 8a massage.  We did some things around the house and then I had a 12p massage.  I did a quick last minute run to Juut for the Aveda sale and then Target for Clint's prescription and some last minute stocking stuffers.  
  • I got home in time for the Steelers game kickoff but puke, I wish I hadn't watched it!
  • We then went to see the new movie "Migration" at 715p.  It was such a cute movie!!!  Check it out for sure :)
Sunday : 
  • Christmas Eve!!!!
  • We had brunch with Santa at 10a at Birch's on the Lake, no time like last minute HA!
  • Afterward, we came home and napped, watched football etc.
  • We cheered the Dolphin's to victory and then headed to our annual tradition of Benihana.
  • Afterward, we did a dip in the hot tub before bed for the kids.
  • Clint and I helped to assemble some items and then were quick to bed ourselves.
Santa Brunch!

Benihana Photo Fun!
Someone doesnt like waiting as much as others HAHA
Our Crew

Hot Tub Fun!
We hope you all had a blessed and magical holiday season!
Lots of Love,
C, K, M & C