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Mom & G Day - 3rd Edition

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Last weekend was a blast...G and I went over to a friend's house on Saturday afternoon. They used to be our neighbors but built a house in a new neighborhood several months ago. It was really neat seeing their new house, and giving G and Abby a chance to play together. And then later that night, we hung out with the neighbors and enjoyed a late night bonfire and s'mores.



We were so busy this week with all the activities: swimming, taekwondo, RHSMB rehearsal. brass sectionals, RHSMB family picnic, carpools, work, sleep, LIFE! Throw in a dentist appointment, and a brand new (to G) field trip camp, and wow, the week flew by. G went to Skateville on Monday, Nickelodeon Universe at the MoA on Tuesday, Skyzone on Wednesday, and Grand Slam on Thursday. FUN! 

I took Friday off so G and I could have our third annual "Mom & G Day". We started with a trip to Caribou for some beverages to kick the day off, and then we headed to the Bell Museum on the U of M St Paul campus. We loved exploring the dioramas, and all of the cool exhibits they had there. But the real highlight of our trip was the planetarium show about astrobiology. It was really cool and educational. 






Not sure what this is, but G created it, and he wanted me to take a pic of it



After that, we headed to the MoA and ate some lunch, went to the M&M store, the LEGO store, and DSW (G's feet grew so much this past year...his toes are almost sticking through the end of his current tennis shoes!) We also went on the Flyover Hawaii ride, and loved it just as much as the others we've gone on (Flyover America and Soarin' Around the World.) It was a wonderful day spent with G. Love that time with him!


We laughed at the label on this one



Quick build of his new space shuttle set he bought at the LEGO store


Ava kept herself plenty busy...she even applied for her first job! We'll see if she gets an interview. Keep those fingers crossed! She and a bunch of friends went to the Barbie movie on Friday night. They got all dressed up and had an amazing time. She LOVED the movie, and is so happy that she has at least two more chances to see it (next weekend with another friend group, and then eventually with me.) Ava went to a sleepover after the Barbie movie, and claims she got enough sleep, but I'm not buying it. She has a trumpet party tonight, so hopefully she'll hold it together long enough to be social and fun there. 

On Sunday, we need to get her packed up and ready to head off to Band Camp at St John's University. This is the first time the RHSMB has offered band camp in several years, so everyone is really excited for this bonding experience. We're looking forward to hearing how it goes, and then watching their final performance on Friday afternoon.

On Saturday morning, Scott, G, and I participated in the first Leprechaun Days event for the 2023 season...the Waffle Breakfast at the Fire Station! As always, it was so good, and we enjoyed getting out into the community. After that, Scott headed out to work, and G and I attempted pickleball. We need to study the rules a bit...and then maybe we'll have more luck next time, haha!



I tackled cleaning the siding and the trim on the front porch. When the front porch flooring was replaced a few weeks ago, it ended up getting really dirty, and needed a good bath. I didn't realize how much dirt had accumulated until I washed it all off. Yuck!

Scott and I might be going out tonight, since Ava will be gone, and G's old enough to stay home a bit by himself. It just all depends on how we feel after this busy Saturday! If anything, I know we're both looking forward to a more relaxed day at home tomorrow.

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