Day Trip

 We spent the day hanging around the Minnehaha Falls area in Minneapolis. We played frisbee, checked out the Falls, stopped by a dog beach and ate at a dog-friendly patio.  A great day thanks to Lindsey's suggestions!

Hello, SUMMER!

 Last day of 9th grade and last day of 7th grade.  We made it!

Happenings

 We've been mostly busy with spring sports and the nonstop changing schedules but we squeezed in some other things.

Gussy not amused with Claire

Charlie catching for a game- he did great!

Softball parent appreciation night

Meeting Gussy's cousin, Daisy May

New fence attempt for the escape artist

Hike around Gamehaven while we caught ticks

Seeing the Bern!!!

When you talk smack about being able to hit a home run off your sister, you're forced to back it up (but didn't)

Walk to see the bluebells

Waiting for Claire after an away game

Pitched all 7 innings and won!

DQ after a doubleheader in Stewartville

Spartan Photos

 Charlie 9U (9th grade) and Claire 9U (7th grade)

The Seasons Have Begun...

 Charlie is 9U (9th grader) and Claire is playing with 9U (7th grader).  The season has started super cold and windy.  It can only get better from here OR I'll be going broke buying heated blankets, chairs, vests and whatever else makes it more enjoyable.

Both kids pitched at the exact same time and both teams won the season openers.  Charlie was at Mayo and Claire was in Albert Lea.  Most games are in opposite home/away places.

First high school at bat was a walk (signature Charlie move)

Pitched 4 innings (1 run allowed, 4 strikeouts)

First high school at bat was an infield pop up

Claire made a short appearance since she hit a few batters- oopsie

Cold and miserable but they won!

Spring Break

 Sure wish the weather was nicer besides a couple days!  The kids had practice most days, but we went to see the Wild practice. Otherwise, it was lots of running the kids back and forth to Mayo.

Easter Sunday

March Snow Day

 We finally got our first snow day for the school year in MARCH!  We got around 17 inches followed by a blizzard.  Snow days are the best days, especially when they're tagged on to a weekend.

Official Teenager!

 Claire celebrated turning 13 by having some of her favorite things over the weekend- sushi, pad thai, bundt cakes and Costco pizza. We went to see Hoppers at the theater and she had her traditional sleepover with her friend, Brynn.  She's anxiously awaiting her new iPhone17 which should be arriving today.