Way Behind - Soccer Tourneys/Baseball Tourneys, Prom & US Women's Soccer Vs China!!!

Weekdays:

• Monday - Love a good Memorial Day!!  Maci did a mid day Infiniti soccer training.  Clint picked up some baseballs for the team then did some Bourbon tasting with the neighborhood guys in the evening while the kids and I caught the Timberwolves game.
• Tuesday - Clint got the water heater flushed for regular maintenance.  I had a hair apt at 4p and then met up with the family at a tough baseball game loss against Minnetonka.

Buddies HA

• Wednesday - We got a tree near the house trimmed, why is tree trimming always so much more than you would anticipate?!  That night Maci started her tournament which was going to be a tough one - they are playing an age up and in the top elite bracket.  They played MTA who we play all the time and we somehow dropped 0-1 to them WHICH NEVER HAPPENS!  While we were at this late night game, Connor had a baseball game against the Millers and they pulled out a nice win.

Dang I love this lil guy!

Big W Under the Lights

• Thursday - I had to leave work early and pick up Maci from school early for a 5p game but we had to arrive at 4p in Blaine.  This one was against the older MTA girls and we had another close loss.  While we were up there, Connor and Clint had a baseball practice and then Clint went to a coaches "safety" meeting to prepare for the weekend tournament.

Friday:

• Connor had game 1 of the Chanhassen tournament at 4p with Clint and they had a TOUGH loss 4-6 vs Chanhassen.
• While they were at baseball, I was running Maci and Elliana to the FC Pitz soccer training at 5p.
• I then had to hustle home in traffic to get ready for our beloved annual Hamel prom!
• I met up with the crew for dinner at Rock Elm around 630p and Clint got there just in time to eat before heading to the dance itself.
• We didn't get as crazy this year b/c we had early mornings for kid sports the next day but we had a good time nonetheless.

Hamel Prom

Post Game Fun w. the Pinkerton's

Saturday:

• We started the day early with Connor's 2nd tourney game at 8a - they run ruled this team for a 16-6 W wahoo!!  So glad Maci and I got to see it.
• Game 2 was vs Brainerd at 12p and we were able to watch some of it before heading to Maci's Saturday game.  The boys pulled out a big 15-4 W which meant they moved on to Sunday championship play :)
• Maci didnt have as great of luck in her 240p game vs Wave.  But we quickly put on some smiles and hustled in the heat down to the Loon's stadium with half the team to watch the US Women take on China.  We had great seats, got there shortly after kick off and got to watch the women dominate with a 3-0 performance.  Maci waved to many of her idols before heading home.

Bros

Soccer Gals

US Women's Game

Sunday:

• Maci had a game vs NSSA at 8a and Connor also had the semi final game at 8a.  Unfortunately they both had a loss which started our Sundays early with some sad kiddos.
• Maci and I hustled from her game to Connor's play for 3rd - not quite sure why we did b/c it was ugly - we ran out of pitching and the kids just gave up - a big 7-16 loss and 4th place - ugh onward!
• We came home for naps, Sunday to dos and then headed to Connor's 3v3 basketball which was far more successful from 7-8p.

Long Weekends!

Goodness the end of May until end of June was just a blur, hence why I am finally writing these on June 22nd 😆

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C

Memorial Day Weekend!!!!

Weekdays:

• Monday - My main leader was in London so I decided to work from home most of the week.  We got some carpets cleaned and I always love how great that looks afterward.  So satisfying as the kids would say.  The weather wasn’t our friend so practices were called.
• Tuesday - Our cleaning ladies came which also makes the house feel awesome!  Connor had indoor baseball training due to weather and field conditions.  We also had game 1 of the Timberwolves vs OKC - boo on a close game until the end when we lost.
• Wednesday - Back outside as things dry up!!  Connor had baseball practice and I had Maci for the Hopkins outdoor night practice.
• Thursday - Busy night for us!!  I left from work to the STEP Gala for my friend Jacey who is on the board for the charity.  Clint had to take Maci and Connor to Maci’s 6th grade choir concert.  Then they hustled to get to her soccer game a little late.  We were able to top MTA 1-0 thanks to a Neko penalty kick.  We all got home for Game 2 vs OKC which was another disappointing loss.

Friday:

• Happy Birthday Jacey!!!
• I decided I had enough work for the week and decided to take 1/2 a day off.  I got some work done in the morning and then went to get my Dysport and a birthday facial at my med spa.  It was a nice way to start my time off.  I grabbed some Chick Fil A for lunch and came home to a list of to dos around the house.  I was super productive and enjoyed the day outside - great weather!!
• That night Maci went to a personal training with her coach Julian and teammate Elliana and while she was being commuted to and from that, Clint and I got things done in the yard.

Saturday:

• I started my day with a massage at 915a and then ran to get chemicals for the hot tub as it was our 2x per year water empty/clean out/refill.
• We got a lot of to dos done around the house before Connor went to Graham’s 10th birthday in the neighborhood.
• The rest of our family then came over to join in on the family bonfire portion while watching Game 3 of the Timberwolves.  Well let’s just say they were READY for game 3 and put an ASS whooping on OKC at home!  We won by 42 and no one could believe how intense it was!!!  The kids played ghost in the graveyard while the adults enjoyed cocktails, fire and basketball - good night!!

He thought this celery was hilarious on the way home?!

Sunday:

• Another day of enjoying the weather and getting stuff done around the house.
• Clint made some buffalo chicken dip late in the afternoon as we were heading to Gena and Vinny’s for a family grill out.  Vinny made pork tenderloin and potatoes while we brought fruit and dip and Jacey brought a salad.  We sang Happy Birthday to our Jacey and even took a walk to Bass Lake.
• The kids played ghost in the graveyard while we watched the end of the Knicks vs Pacers game.
• Another fun night and we rolled home around 1030p.

Who doesn’t love a long weekend and the unofficial start to summer?!  School is on the total count down at this point with it all wrapping up on Thursday, June 5.  Let’s go summer!!

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C

Connor 1st Travel Baseball Tourney & Fully in the Soccer Swing for Maci!

Weekdays:

• Monday - Back to the office and in the swing of things or me.  Connor had a baseball game vs Bloomington and I was able to see some on Game Changer before running Maci to practice at 615p.  I then joined in on the fun and watched most of the game until I had to leave early and get Maci again.  Another nice W for our boys!!
• Tuesday - Connor’s team had to face the other Minnetonka team which had them in their heads since Minnetonka has been their only loss.  Unfortunately Connor was put in to pitch and Inning 1 was a great 2 run only and then we got that back when hitting.  However, inning 2 happened and our fielding had like some odd 8+ errors.  Connor only walked 1 so he was throwing great but the fielding did not help him - unfortunately this seems to be a theme of our team and something they have to work on.  Connor was super defeated after pitching but did well in the field and hitting but they took their 2nd loss on the season and need to learn from this.  We went with the Cody’s for Honey Mackie ice cream after and some hang time with his buddy Cal Cody (also basketball friend) helped to shake off the loss.  I was probably more irritated than anyone else b/c we are at that age where you can tell some kids really try and want to get better and others are still in dandelion picking phase even if they did try out for travel.  Oh well, onward!
• Wednesday - Clint had a conference in town but that meant I worked from home to be there when Connor gets off the bus.  I had a busy work day and then Maci had a later soccer practice that night.
• Thursday - Busy day!!  I started the morning with taking Connor to get 4 teeth extracted.  Ugh that was a bit of a dramatic experience for him, poor guy.  Then the school secretary gave me some judgemental eyes when I brought him in for the day but he wanted to do the book fair and the dentist said he is fine.  Clint had another day of conferences so I hustled home to get my work day rolling.  Clint got home a little earlier this day and then I was off to pick up Maci from school and get her to her 6p game out in St Paul.  It was a crazy windy game vs Manitou - Maci was playing aggressive and had a collision with the goalie.  This was the first “real injury” moment I have had in her career, she walked of but wasn’t putting much weight on the ankle.  However, she is tough and her coach worked with her on it before letting her back in come the 2nd half.  We had a nice 4-0 victory!  While we were out at this, Connor had baseball practice with Clint.

Long day at school!

Dad’s Ice Routine

Friday:

• Started my day with an annual mammogram.  All clear!
• Then I got a few things done around the house before heading out in the rain to meet up with my former leader Judy and my peers for a belated retirement luncheon!
• Once home, Connor got off the bus and headed to his buddy from basketball, Oscar’s house, where they went to the local community center to play some basketball.
• I picked him up shortly around dinner time, ran home for our own pizza dinner and Clint was up at Medina Ballroom for a “safety meeting” with the baseball coaches ahead of their first weekend tournament.

Saturday:

• What a day for the Mondell Kids!!!
• Game 1 for Connor was against Chisago Lakes at 8a - it was a cold icky not nice spring weekend in general.  We should easily beat this team but let them back in.  We were up 1 run and had to get them out to win the game.  Connor was sent in to pitch.  I was pacing for my buddy but he has ice veins!!!  Strike out!!!!  Then a great rip to 3rd base but that is another weapon Brooks who scooped it up and wiped it to our stud 1st baseman Oliver.  Out 2!!!  Come on C Man!!!  The next batter hit a dribbler to Connor who took a deep breathe, scooped it up and softly lobed it to Oliver - OUT 3!!!!  The entire team was chanting Connor’s name and the coach gave him the game ball. . . It was adorable!!!
• Maci and I then went to Target to warm up and pick up some coffees for parents.
• We were back in time for game 2 vs the Milers who are a strong team and ended up going on to win it all. . . We served them only their 2nd loss of the season and won by 1 again!!!
• Maci and I had to leave a little before the end of the game to hustle to her own game back in Minnetonka.
• Miss M ticked me off b/c we got in the car and she says “ohhhhh where is my white jersey?!”  UGH MACI!!!!  So we had to rush home, then fly to the field.  I got her there only 15 mins late into warm ups.   Well she made up for it!  That girl scored 2 of our teams’s 3 goals.  She was on fire!!!  She also got the game ball for her 3rd time - go M!
• While we were playing our soccer game, Connor and his team had their 3rd game of the tourney - another close W against Maple Grove.  Great day kiddos!!  
• We met up with the Cody’s for dinner at Sunshine Factory which was a perfect end to the day!

Super Proud Sister with the Game’s MVP!!

2 Studs

Connor & Brooks

Connor’s Pitching Stats for Relief!!

The Bros

Kid loves to Pitch

Sunday:

• Connor had the semi finals in the morning but Maci and I couldn’t make it b/c it conflicted with her own soccer game.
• Connor’s team completely forgot to show up and got their but beat by Zimmerman - dang it!  They then went on to the 3rd place game at 4p.
• Maci’s team was in a dog fight at 1p against a team from WI and fortunately tied it 2-2.
• We then hustled up to Connor’s final game and got there about an inning late.  We ended up SMOKING this team and got 3rd place which really means nothing - no trophy, no ticket punched for state but they see what it’s like in the tournaments and the coaches learned how to think about our pitching limits for the upcoming tourneys.
• We did a super quick team pizza and beer stop to celebrate the strong finish before hustling home to drop off Maci and change for 3v3 basketball.
• Connor and team beat some 4th graders in game 1 but then got taken by some other 4th graders in game 2.  We were all ready to crash after a fun but long weekend!!

3rd Place Finish

Bros Chilling at the Pizza Bar

Sisters of Baseball

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C