Timehop Tuesday

Oh boy we are one day into the school year (well, Maya didn’t start until today) but we are all a mess (Chris and I have been super busy with work and so tired, Callie had a good first day but tired from Softball) and Maya developed a ridiculous stuffy nose on Sunday night that has impacted her sleep. I’m already looking forward to the long weekend ahead…

So…here we go with Timehop Tuesday.

FaceTiming AVERY!

And the girls…

Weekend Wrap-Up: HAPPY BIRTHDAY AVERY!

Happy Sunday!  It is Avery's FIRST birthday today!  We love you, little lady, and we are so glad we got to see you earlier this month!

I didn't take any pictures yesterday...but Boom sent me a couple from Saturday morning during their sleepover.

This morning's sunrise was pretty...and then Maya and I went to play a little tennis!

Callie and Chris were gone a big chunk of the day in Mankato for Callie's softball games.  Maya and I were able to "watch" a little bit on an app.  

Then it was time for us to head out to Chris' cousin Andrew's fiancé Anna's bridal shower!  We went with Auntie Hanna and G-ma and had a lovely afternoon. Maya enjoyed the treats. 


When we got home, we did a family FaceTime call to wish Avery a happy birthday. :)

Callie starts school tomorrow...and Maya starts on Tuesday.  I have another week of staff training.  It's going to be a busy week!

A Picture Update

Hey all!  It's 5pm on Friday of the week I went back to work full time (on Wednesday) and three days in and my brain and body are done for the day. 

So to be brief...here are the pics from the week:

Selfies at Boom's, thrift shopping finds, post-annual physical drinks, and a pretty sunrise.

Camp photo FINALLY posted on Facebook (from way back in July), a hot trip to a park with Dad, and playing together (a rarity these days!) in the cool basement.

Fun with Boom and G-ma at the Mall of America!

Have a lovely weekend.

Timehop Tuesday: Happy Birthday Uncle Craigles + Summer Timehop

Hi all! First up, it’s Uncle Craigles’ birthday today! Here’s a photo of him being Avery’s 1st birthday hype-man-balloon-holder!!! 🤣 We hope you had a great day! 

And then I decided my Timehop this week is only going back the 10 weeks of summer, so here are some of my favorite photos from June…

…and July…

…and August!

I’m officially back at work full time tomorrow, so let’s leave this ridiculous heat wave behind and bring on the fall!

Weekend Wrap-Up

Hello all.  Happy Sunday.  This weekend was busy so it just FLEW by.  Just like August in general.  Holy moly.

Anyway, yesterday morning we headed to Lake Nokomis (with a pit stop at Mel-o-Glaze) for a picnic lunch on the beach with Boom, Auntie Yoda, Uncle Craigles, Lucy and Mila.  It. Was. HOT!

Later that evening, Uncle Dan, Auntie Hanna, Mitchell and Isla ended up coming over for dinner and playtime, which included making a "slide" on our basement steps.

Today was Callie's first ever softball game, after having 2 practices earlier this week.  I am SO proud of her.  The team she joined has been playing together for years and has lots of experience. She had none until her first practice last Tuesday (and time with Chris working on specific skills the past month or so).  But she had never played in a competitive sporting event before, not to mention FAST PITCH softball!  Her team won both games.  She got hit with the ball, got walked, struck out, and got a hit, so her times at bat were varied and good learning opportunities.  She spent time in the outfield and at second base.  Her teammates and coaches were positive and supportive.

As someone who faked an asthma attack at the start of the 7th grade basketball season so I could quit, I have never been one who handles competitive sports well.  Thankfully, Chris THRIVES, and has been a great support and sideline coach for her.  The team had a cute team huddle after the two games.  I think/hope she'll enjoy the rest of the season.  It only goes through September, so it isn't too long if she hates it.  Hopefully she won't want to fake an asthma attack to quit. ;)

Have a good week!

A Picture Update: Summer Week 10!!

Hi all-

The last full week of summer has been a roller coaster.  Basically all of August has been.  I can't believe we are here.  But anyway...

On Monday during our Survivor TV watching, the girls decided to dress up and be goofy.

I had to go to work for a few hours on Tuesday, so I brought Maya with and she entertained herself in my office.

On Wednesday morning we headed to the beach (and nearly had it to ourselves) and then played some softball and ran around outside in the afternoon.

Thursday was Papa's funeral.  There was a morning visitation and a meaningful funeral mass, along with a lunch and then a procession to Fort Snelling for the military honors.  It was a beautiful day and wonderful to see so many family members and reminisce about Papa.

After Papa's service at Fort Snelling, we went to find the gravestone of my grandparents. It capped off an emotional and special day.

Pa dropped off flowers from the funeral last night, so we were able to enjoy those today.  The girls spent the morning outside, and then we spent the afternoon at the pool with the Dahlens.  The pool closes on Sunday, so it was our last hurrah! Maya celebrated by bringing her own money for the snack shack and getting lots of sugar...

Callie started her first ever season of softball practices this week (with mixed feelings and results) but she and Chris have been having fun doing a lot of catching and batting and watching softball clips on YouTube.  They took advantage of the beautiful evening tonight to do some more practice.

Have a lovely weekend.  Stay cool!

Timehop Tuesday

First up, the baby I’m holding in this photo on the left is now holding her baby cousin!

And family summer vacations at family camps.