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We've had a busy week with school activities, some that we don't even participate in, ha! Arya had the opportunity to play in the pep band at the Rosemount Irish boys hockey games at the state tournament. It was a big deal to be able to go to those games, but she opted not to attend because she had to work during the quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon and was at the UofMn for a Concert Band Festival during the semifinals on Friday night. The Wind Ensemble played very well and received high praise during their clinic, directly following the concert.

On Sunday afternoon, the Wind Ensemble is playing a concert with the Rosemount Community Band, so we're looking forward to seeing that and then having all of the grandparents over for dinner afterwards. 

It was the end of the 2nd trimester for both kids, which meant finals, adjusted schedules, and the last chance to get their grades where they needed to be. Both kids did really well this tri. I can't believe Arya is entering her last tri of public school!

Proof of life pics




Even though we do not have any hockey players in the house (I'm not sure that Scott's stint when he was young counts), I had so much fun watching Rosemount play on Thursday and Friday. They won in OT on Thursday and lost in OT on Friday. On Saturday afternoon, they play Edina for 3rd place. I get the feeling that 99.9% of the people at the game will be rooting for Rosemount to win (the entire state hates Edina...except Edina. Think of them like the evil empire...)

I laughed when I got this fortune this week... but maybe it was referring to my non-stop hockey-watching I did late this week?!?



Both Scott and I were really busy with work and meeting up with friends, and I was able to get in a few visits to LifeTime this week. I love the classes I currently have, but my schedule prevents me from taking a few new ones. It's always fun to try new things to see if they're a good fit for fitness!

Gorgeous moon on Wednesday night! G has been tracking the moon each night for his science class, so I was keeping an eye out for it after I wrapped up my evening yoga class at LifeTime.



Here's to another busy week ahead!

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