St Louis Soccer Tourney Fun!

Our Neighborhood View

Weekdays:

• Monday - We got our windows washed in and outside - so much better!  Maci had soccer pictures at night which thankfully went real fast!
• Tuesday - Maci had her MCA (state) math tests starting today.  I had a work happy hour event at Upstairs Circus which was an arts and craft place with cocktails - fun!  Connor had baseball practice with Clint.  Later that night, we did a Cincy 6 video call which was great to catch up with my high school pals.
• Wednesday - Day 2 of MCA math for Maci girl.  Connor also had his final night of Faith Formation class.  That night I had tickets to Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras - yes for those of you Bravo fans it was so fun!  My gal pal from work Nicole and I went along with our two co-workers Mouli and Paul.  It was such a good time even if we stayed up way too late for a school night - aka midnight!

We met Shwartz!

• Thursday - I worked from home to recover from the concert :)  Busy day of meetings and at night Connor had baseball practice with Clint.  Maci had practice at 7p and all the moms met up to stuff the goodie bags and give out the girls their travel bags and hats ahead of our St Louis tournament.  

My Girl Fierce

Friday : 

• Quick handful of meetings and final packing
• At 10a, Maci and I were picked up by our pals Kari and Reagan for the ride to the airport
• We got into the airport, found many other teammates and had some lunch at Red Cow.
• We hustled to the gate for our boarding and had a fairly smooth flight down to St Louis.
• We landed, got in our big SUV and were off to the hotel.
• Once at the hotel, we unloaded came back down to see what was going on and there was my mom and dad ready to check in!
• We helped them unload and then we headed down for a drink at the bar - yay 4p on Friday!
• We hung for a bit and chatted with other parents before heading to dinner at a sports bar at 6p
• We got back and were completely exhausted so Maci and I crashed at like 8p!

Ready to Go!

Airport Fun!

Dinner Time Fun!

Grandma Fun!

Dang we love this cutie!

Saturday :

• Connor and Clint did baseball pictures in the morning at home.
• Maci's team had their first game at 1045a and we lost a tough 3-0.  However, they scored the first 2 in the first few minutes, total flukes.  We didnt let them score again in the 2nd half but couldnt get a shot off.
• After the game, we went to Chicken and the Pickle for some team bonding, lunch, cocktails.
• We then headed back to the fields for game 2. Our girls were more wide awake but we played a tough Chicago team and lost 4-0 - Ouch this is not our weekend!
• We went back to the hotel for some pizza and swimming.  The girls had a blast and we once again were down by 8p.  YAY!

Love this team!

Love Them!

Thanks for traveling!

Maci & Quinn E

Happy Girl!

The Fam Bam!

Chicken & Pickle Fun!

Swimming

Sunday : 

• Early morning with our 3rd game being at 8a. 
• This was some wicked amazing team from Oklahoma and we lost 6-0 but I actually think we played our best soccer.  Urgh just not the weekend of soccer we wanted and Maci didnt love that grandparents came to see them get beat and 0 scores :( 
• We got back to the hotel, hugged the grand parents good bye and packed up.
• Since the tournament was done for us and we didnt have a flight until 540p, we decided to have a team outing to the City museum.  So freaking cool!!!
• This was such a good event for the girls so they didn't leave in bummed spirits after some tough losses. 
• We hauled back to the airport by 3p to return the cars and then hung at a restaurant bar to have some drinks/food before boarding our flight home.
• Maci and I sat in economy comfort which was super cool and Maci loved feeling special :)
• It was an ok flight home.  Kari drove us to our house.  I picked up Connor from Oliver's b/c Clint was at a baseball coaches meeting.
• Such a fun mother/daughter trip even if it didnt go our way on the pitch!

Paul's Video Support System :)

The Team!

City Museum Fun!

Back at the Airport

Flying with Space

Some of My Fav Professional Pics of Our Gal

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C

Outdoor Sports, Twins Baseball Game & Soccer Scrimmage!

Weekdays:

• Monday - It was a nice day out!  Maci had her indoor soccer training at 5p and I grabbed her on my way home from work.  Clint grilled out and we had some yummy cheeseburgers and baked beans for dinner.  I even took a walk with Clint in the evening to get some steps in!
• Tuesday - Rain rain go away!  Icky gloomy day.  Clint had service today out for our spring tune up - yay, almost AC season!  In the afternoon, I had a conversation with Connor's teacher since he had a rough 1st week back post spring break.  However, he was way more focused to start this week so YAY!  Connor's 1st baseball practice was cancelled due to weather.  Maci had soccer training at 5p again so I grabbed her on my way home and we enjoyed skyline chili dogs for dinner!
• Wednesday - Maci had her first MCA state testing for reading - always long days for those kiddos!  Rosie had her annual vet apt, always a fun bill :)  We enjoyed Shrimp Scampi for dinner and Connor had his 2nd to last religion class.  I worked a bit late at the office so had to heat up my dinner after getting home but it felt good to get caught up.
• Thursday - Maci had day 2 of the MCA reading tests, she thought she did well but did think it got hard at the end.  I left work a little early as both kids had sports at 530p.  Maci had practice at the high school which I ate dinner in my car and watched her/cleaned email on my phone.  Connor was able to have his first baseball practice which Clint is the head coach so this should be a fun season!  I took a hot shower and was ready for bed by 8p :)

Friday : 

• Productive day of working from home!
• We ordered a nasty type of pizza so everyone complained about dinner.
• At 730p, I ran Maci to soccer practice (thankfully moved to the indoor complex b/c it was 30 something outside).  While she practiced, I slammed 2 margaritas with Kristi and Molly - 2 of the moms - at Rock Elm across the street.  On my way to the bar, I got a text from the Academy 1 coach asking Maci to play as a guest player in their scrimmage against the team a year older Sunday night.  Nice job Maci - hard work pays off!!!
• We headed home around 9p and crashed for the night while Clint and Connor were watching the remake of Roadhouse on Tv.

Saturday :

• I started the day with a massage at 915a - heaven!
• Clint ran Maci to gymnastics at 10a and given it is right by the salon, I picked up some breakfast and headed to her gym to wait in the car then come in for a bit to watch.
• Maci and I headed home to get some things done and then get ready for Matilda Jr the musical at the Stages children's theatre.  They do such a good job - Connor and Maci loved it!  Lots of fun music and it only runs 75 mins with no intermissions!
• We dropped Maci and Connor at their neighborhood friends house - Harper and Colton - on the way home. 
• I laid down for a nap and Clint picked up Connor around 415p for a birthday party at the Plymouth Community center - Suraj from his class.
• I woke up when they got back from the party.  Clint and I had some Greek food - gyro for him and Greek salad for me and the kids ate around the house.
• We got to cheer on the Timberwolves to their first NBA playoff win in FOREVER! HA
• Clint went to meet up with Brad (Soccer dad) for a few drinks while I enjoyed some random Law & Orders in bed.

Sunday :

• Nice slow morning of music and to dos around the house.
• At 12p we were off to downtown for the Greenwood Elementary day at Twins Stadium.
• The food was tasty but the play was sad - they were losing 6-0 heading into the bottom of the 9th.  Thankfully it was a sunny 60 degree day which made for a nice experience!  Also, a home run was hit in the 9th which was too little too late but at least fun for the kids to see a score in the game!
• We headed home and got here a little before 4p.  Now we are cleaning up the last minute weekend to dos, waiting on groceries to deliver, preparing for the week ahead and getting ready to head to Maci's scrimmage at 7p.
• Here is hoping they have a great game tonight and we stay warm!  60 degrees for a high gets real cold when that sun goes down!

Maci and I are getting super excited to head to St Louis next weekend with her team for their out of state tournament of the season!  My mom and dad are going to drive and meet us down there too!  First time for them to see her in action in quite some time for my mom and ever for my dad!  Let's go!

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C

Back in the Routine but Weather is GRAND!

Weekdays:

• Monday - The kids still had the day off school, lucky!  I was back at the office and a lot of my direct reports were now out on their spring breaks - baton passing :)  I had a 1/2 day afternoon meeting which helped me to get back in the swing of things.  In the evening, Maci had her training for Infiniti with Soccer from 5-6 and then we hustled home for her 640p evaluation.  Maci gets so shy during these conversations but dang if her coaches dont love her!  Such a sweet young lady she is becoming!
• Tuesday - Back to school which was a rough wake up and plan for Mr Connor :( He had a bit of a rough week in general, ugh is it summer break yet?!  Maci once again had training at 5p but she was supposed to have game face conditioning after but they never showed so kindly Violet's dad, Mike, took Maci over to Rock Elm where the soccer teams were having a watch party for the women's US team.  Connor and Clint were already there holding a table for us and then I went right there from work.  US pulled it out in 2nd round of PKs - fun game to watch with buddies!
• Wednesday - Maci had a field trip to Feed My Starving children which is a charity sending food to kids in 3rd world countries.  Ms Maci wasnt sure what to expect but loved it and now wants us to volunteer time as a family - Love!  Then at night, Connor had his religion class and Clint played chauffeur for Connor and the neighborhood kids both ways.
• Thursday - Oh man the weather is getting amazing!!!  We are going to be high 70s come weekend and by now we were in the 60s - YES!!!  Love when this time hits!  I had my first board meeting for a new group I joined - it is a non profit that hires disabled people into jobs in the community.  I'm excited for this new learning and helping out with the community.  At night, Clint and Connor went to Dick's to exchange his bat as the one we bought is illegal for this age group HA.  While they did that, I ran Maci to her first outdoor practice of the season - YAS!  From 7-8 she practiced while I hung out in my car :)

Friday : 

• We made it!!!
• The weather is gorgeous, sunny day and Clint had the Masters whispering in the background.
• I had a busy morning of calls but then a really nice afternoon of getting shit done! 
• Clint on the other hand had a super slow day so he got to enjoy the Masters and handle the kids once they got home off the bus :)
• We ordered pizza for dinner and then ran Maci to her outdoor practice at 7p.
• While Maci had practice, Connor played on the playground and Clint and I got a 1.5 mile walk in.
• We then hung out watching a Fusion girls scrimmage while waiting on Maci to wrap practice.
• We ran to Honey & Mackie's for ice cream after the practice - love nice weather!

Saturday :

• Started the day with a Clint massage at 8a
• I then ran Connor to get his haircut at 920a
• While we were there, Clint ran Maci to her gymnastics class
• I took a nice nap with the windows open and breeze blowing.
• Clint mainly watched the masters all day and I got some things done here and there.
• Connor played outside with buddies - his neighborhood rat pack :)
• Maci was picked up around 4p to go spend the night with her former classmate Rowan who now goes to St Louis Park schools post her parents divorce
• Connor Clint and I ordered Rojo for dinner and ate on the deck before getting ready for a night with the neighbors around our fire pit.  Connor stayed up too late playing soccer under lights with the older neighbor boys and I enjoyed some beers with Clint and the neighbors - Ahhh love nights like this!!!

Sunday : 

• Maci got dropped off at 9a and that is what woke us up HA - sleepy heads!
• We got up and moving with me running Maci to her practice at 10a
• Afterward, we were randomly talking about phones as I saw 1/2 her team calling their rides as I pulled up.  We had a good adult conversation with Clint and next thing you know, Maci and I were heading to AT&T to get her a phone and on our plan.  The watch has been great but not near as reliable and Maci has proven her maturity and as she goes to Middle School it is nice to be able to catch each other real time.  She is in heaven and has been setting it up all afternoon.
• Clint is still enjoying the masters but also ran out to pick up the baseball gear as he is coaching Connor and the Dodgers this year!  They are set to start practice Tuesday!
• Connor is once again outside running around with his rat pack.
• I folded laundry outside b/c it is so nice out here!!!  I plan to eat dinner out here again too! :)
• Groceries are on their way, laundry is put away and I am enjoying the sunshine with my Miss M.

Big Girl

We beam with pride over this one and have such open conversations about growing up!

Ready for the Dodgers Baseball & Dog Days of Summer w. these Boys!

We hope you all had a wonderful week and are looking forward to these warmer temps sticking around!

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C