The county library had an opportunity to try a Star Wars themed escape room activity this afternoon. I registered the boys several weeks ago thinking it was SO far off…and here it is today! They were part of a group of 6 who escaped in 25 minutes – the fastest time thus far! They humored me by taking a photo after their escape.
I was shopping with the boys and we grabbed dinner out, so Jake had a father-daughter dinner out with the girls. While waiting for their food, this was part of the conversation with Shecklet #4:
“A lot of people get the flu this time of year.” She then looked right at Jake and said, “I didn’t get the flu, I got strep.”
Jake said her delivery of the comment was what made it so funny. Knowing this kiddo, I believe it 😂
It’s the final day of basketball for the 3rd grade girls today. Shecklet #3 requested a fishtail braid into stead of a plain pony tail. I’m surprised at how easy it is!
The girls played a hard-fought game against Anoka. They didn’t come out on top, but should be proud of how well they played!
Shecklet #3 played 4 games of basketball this weekend. Saturday, her great grandma, one of her great aunts and future wife of Jake’s cousins came to watch her play. Then on Sunday, Grandma and Grandpa cheered her on. 🏀
Each Shecklet gets an ornament, chocolate coins, mini jars of Nutella (because they are so cute!) and cereal and orange gum to share. I know oranges are what St. Nick actually is known for, but my kids are hit or miss with them. So I stuck with what I know they’ll all enjoy.
I’ve been wanting to put these pictures in a collage for years. Just haven’t taken the time…until tonight. My SIL was wondering if her new baby resembles any of our kids at the baby stage. I took the opportunity to find these shots, too, and put them together. Do you know who is who?
Basketball is in full swing in our house. And the games must go on (even when it’s mom’s birthday!)
Jake is took Shecklet #2 to Duluth for a tournament and we called in reinforcements (my amazing in-laws) to help shuttle the girls. My friend, Michelle came with me and my FIL to Shecklet #4’s game while my MIL and Shecklet #1 went to #3’s game. Then afterwards, my MIL gave me the amazing gift of time to spend with Michelle going out to lunch – while she and my FIL hung out with the kids. It was the best birthday gift a mom could receive during this stage of life!
Shecklet #2 had a cheering section of family while in Duluth – Jake’s cousin and her family for one game and my aunt and uncle for another. It was so nice of them to take time to support Shecklet #2!
BTW- since Jake & #2 had to leave Saturday morning, we celebrated my birthday on Friday night. Chinese take-out and cake.
“I used to had (have) two dogs. The dogs played with the toys. I love my dogs.” Cooper and Maverick
Shecklet #4
I noticed the curtain rod in the Barbie room was sagging a bit. Upon closer review, one of the brackets was pulled out from the wall and hanging by the screw tips.
We were later told by the child responsible, that they were trying to shut the shades and in doing so, pulled out the bracket. It must have been quite a pull!
