Weekdays:
- Monday - Maci had a NSC winter holiday soccer tournament. It was a 5v5 and we only had 6 girls so we knew it would be a long day. Maci's team crushed the first 2 teams like 16-0. The 3rd team was a solid NSSC team and we fought so hard to win 4-2. Our girls were exhausted after and their reward, playing on in the championship against the other half of our TFE team but they had 3 subs. We stayed tied until half but then just completely lost any energy etc. 2nd place is not bad!
The 2 teams with TFE gals!
Leandra snapped some pics of our M
- Tuesday - Eye exams to start the day. I am still rocking my 20/20 and Connor passed with flying colors as well. However, our poor Maci needs glasses for nearsighted. She noted it is hard to see the board in class and well that checks out. We are going to try a few soccer trainings with the glasses on to see if it helps and if so, we will get her some contacts too. Afterward, Connor hustled to a Brower baseball camp through the late morning to early afternoon. Maci and I went to her 3v3 soccer tournament at Fusion. Her team did great and got 3rd - they lost only to the 2 teams a year older than her and they lost by 1 and 2. Great play girlies!
The 2 TFE teams - 2012 and 2013
- Wednesday - Happy NYE!!! We had a lot of families over from Connor's baseball team. The kids loved sledding and skating but also made a mess of the house :) I had fun hanging with the adults and Clint loved serving bourbon and playing golden tee/pool. The last family left at 2a and the Cody's stayed the night. Connor not only got to have Cal spend the night for his first sleepover but Oliver stayed too. They hung until 5a - thankfully we learned that the next day not from hearing them until that time. What a great way to start 2026!
Connor made up to 999 baskets on each side and wanted a pic
Rosie wanted to go outside and inside then outside all day long
It was like having a toddler
This is her begging to go out!
NYE Party Fun!
- Thursday - 2026 Welcome!! We laid around on the couches all day with the Cody's and watched football. The kids skated again throughout the day and the Cody's left around 5p after Maci skated her brother in the knee with her blade. Thankfully a butterfly band aid worked but they may be having a bit too much sibling time. We all went to bed early.
Signs of a good 10 year old boy party
Sleds all over the yard the next day
Sleepover kids
1 in a bed, 1 on a floor, 1 in a pile of stuffed animals
This is when they woke up - yes almost noon!
Friday:
- I started my day with a facial and eyebrow wax and tint. Ahhhh so nice!!!
- Maci did Fusion soccer open training from 11-1
- Connor had pick up basketball from 1215-145p
- Afterward, his pal Chuck came over for a play date and ice skating.
- I got some stuff done around the house and then it was time to head up to Medina ballroom for some basketball family hanging and bowling. Connor LOVES bowling now!
Maci and Kenna
Basketball Bros!
Saturday:
- Connor & Clint started the day with a baseball preseason clinic
- We went as a family to the Wayzata varsity basketball game at 1p - good win over Shakopee
- At 5p we hosted our mommy and me friends for the annual holiday get together - enjoyed pizza/salad/dessert and the older girls put makeup on Emmitt while the younger kids played pop a shot.
- Always nice to have a good catch up with dear friends in a nice casual setting.
The Crew
She Smiles the Biggest when Natalie is Around
The oldest baking. . .
Poor Emmitt HAHA
Sunday:
- Connor headed over to his pal Anna's house for skating and playing from 10-2
- Maci went to a soccer training at FC Pitz from 1230-2p
- I'm watching my Bengals while getting some to dos done around the house.
- We have a lazy rest of the day here just getting all of us mentally ready for getting back into the swing of things with work and school starting tomorrow.
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday break and are off to an awesome start in 2026!!
Lots of Love,
C, K, M & C
