This past weekend was a pretty busy one. Friday was the last day of school already. I dropped the kids off at school, went to the final chapel service, and then did some last day of school cleaning. After cleaning, I ran to the gym, the grocery store, cleaned and then picked the kids up from school. They got to clean, eat pizza, and then go bowling for the last day of school. Bowling was a good activity because it ended up being a rainy, cold day.
Friday evening was pretty chill. We enjoyed some time outside, did some yard work, and then just relaxed at home with the kids. We watched a couple episodes of our show, ate some popcorn, and enjoyed being done with school for the year.
On Saturday, we had a very cold, windy soccer game for Elliott at 9:00 am. It was 44 degrees, but felt like 35 degrees, and it was just miserable. I had to dig the winter coats, gloves and hats out again. We didn't even make Emma go because it was so miserable. Elliott's team ended up losing 2-3, but honestly we were all just ready to get out of there.
After soccer, we got Elliott a Scooter's smoothie, and then we were home for a little while to catch up on things. Around 2:00pm we left to meet Mom, Rachel, Ryan and Emily at the Round Lake Winery. We all had a good time drinking some wine, eating food, and visiting. The winery was beautiful, the wine was good, and the food was mediocre. When we were done eating, the sun poked out and the wind went down, so we were able to walk around the explore the grounds a little, and it was really nice. We all headed home around 7:00pm.
Sunday was filled with church, kids singing in church, and then confirmation and confirmation parties. We had a good time visiting with everyone and celebrating Lily and Chole's confirmations. After the party, we came home and taught Elliott how to mow lawn, planted some perennials, and then headed out to another Elliott soccer game. This game was much warmer and sunnier, but it was still very windy. And Elliott's team lost like 6-0, it was pretty rough. Somehow, the kids at the last minute got invited to a sleepover at the Polzins', so they did that and had a really good time.
Yesterday was a very Monday, Monday. It was about 50 degrees, very windy, and really rainy. It was gross. I love the rain, but the cold and wind is getting old. After work, I picked up the kids from the Polzins and then Elliott ended up getting picked up by Jim and Barb to hang out at the farm for the rest of the week. He was pretty excited to head out there. Our little nomad Elliott, I feel like he's never just home. Emma stayed here because she has Hannah P's birthday party today into tomorrow, so it's back to the Polzin house later this afternoon.
Since John and I are kidless tonight, we are heading to Maribella's downtown tonight for supper. That should be a fun time! We are also starting to get ready for camping this weekend. This weekend is Memorial Day already, and we are camping at Lake Vermillion. It's going to be an interesting weekend because there is rain forecasted and it's only going to be in the 60s. But, we plan to make the most of it.
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Who's taller? |
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Beautiful winery |
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Lawn mowing lesson |