Grand Champions 2024!

The RHSMB did it again! They are Class 4A champions, MN State Champions, and the overall Grand Champions for Youth in Music! They put on a great show last Saturday night at US Bank, and really earned those awards. My mom, Deb, and I headed downtown and had a good time chatting with other parents, meeting new people, and watching/listening to the performance. So glad we were able to attend!

"Sea of Gold" with the RHSMB on the field

The UW Eau Claire marching band played in exhibition during YIM finals this year. I love that they leave the field at the end of their performance and play for the remaining high school marching bands in the stands.

On Monday, G and I went to the Trunk or Treat event at his school. I'm happy that he gets to wear his costume more than just on Halloween. He doesn't have an official proton pack to wear, so his black backpack works well, plus, it's a great place to carry his candy!

On Tuesday, G ran his last Fun Run ever! He ran 42 laps, and had fun while doing it. His school raised over $35,000 thanks to generous donors. This is the first time it hit me that we're going to be facing a lot of "lasts" this year...this is the final year in having a child at elementary school. I can't believe it!

Running with his class flag

Mom and I cheering for the runners!

After the run, G and I headed to the movies to watch "Wild Robot". He read the book last year in school and really wanted to see the movie. I cried. It was a great Tuesday! lol

It was another busy week with work, school, rehearsals, etc. Plus, both kids were off of school for MEA (but Ava had rehearsal from 9am-9pm on Thursday, spent Friday with Aaron, and then went to work for a few hours.) I think we were all happy to take it easy on Friday night! Scott headed up north so it was just the three of us, plus Pria!

Chatting with Ava at the end of a very long Thursday night

Pria got a new bed this week...she seems to like it!

We made personal pizzas for dinner - mine is on the left, G's is on the right. Ava's is not pictured.

The RHSMB leaves for St Louis on Thursday, so I spent some time on Saturday getting the goody bags ready to give to them for the long bus ride. The trumpet parents are very generous so we're able to provide the kids with some yummy treats. (You can't see it, but the bags are are more than half full :) )

This morning I realized how much I enjoy the quiet house before anyone else is up. I was snuggled up with Pria on the couch, enjoying my chai, watching the leaves fall outside. Approximately 10 min after I took this pic, G woke up, and the serene moment was lost. Oh well!

Tomorrow, I'm heading to the much anticipated Vikings vs Lions games at US Bank. I'm so excited - it should be a fantastic game! The NFC North is STRONG right now. SKOL!

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