AGAIN

Oh Happy Day!

 

 

 



Kamden

This MEA, my mom and I left my boys at home and headed East! My niece Devon and her husband Justin had their first baby. I am a great aunt to little Kamden Hardel.

Quite honestly, he is the most gorgeous baby boy I have ever seen! Just amazes me how sweet he is.

It was so nice to hang with my family and not have to worry about entertaining the boys. I know it might sound selfish, but I really didn't miss them until I was on my way home! I knew they were safe at home with their dad who took 2 days off to be with them. Noah went and slept at a friend's house and enjoyed watching the Huskies win our division in football. Connor had a friend ovenight at our house and enjoyed a night of Minecraft. I am pretty sure they didn't miss me much!

We spent Saturday shopping and eating a yummy lunch with my sister Carrie, Devon, GG, and Kamden. Kamden slept the whole time and was an angel. I got to ride in the back and stare at him. What's more enjoyable than that?


Mom and I got adjoining rooms at the hotel and it was quiet and peaceful. No finding time to fit swimming in, no being kicked in the night, no waiting for the boys to wake up to go down for breakfast. It was really enjoyable to just worry about me! Devon made a great supper Saturday night and I enjoyed a glass of wine and just hung out.

This is my sister's only child's first baby. I am so excited for Kamden to make memories with his Granny! She's is going to make an amazing grandma. Kamden is one lucky little boy. I picture lots of laughs and memories being made.

My mom turned 70 the day we left. I think this little one might just be the best present she's ever had. She was a proud GG and I love this picture of him holding her finger. He certainly was a content little boy while she held him.

Time went quickly, but I was so glad we made the treck over to see him. It is wonderful to know this sweet thing is part of our lives forever. I can't wait to spoil him at Christmas! It will certainly make the holidays more special. With Connor being the youngest at 9, you forget how different special occasions are with a wee one around.

Welcome Kamden Bud Hardel! We love you very much!

Football ~ Noah

Football season is nearing the end and it was time to try and get some pictures of Noah before the season was over. Try being the operative word as I don't have lenses that can catch things that go fast or things that are far away.

 

 

 

Noah is #30 and is a running back on offense and a corner back on defense (I just had to ask Mike about those positions because I have no idea).

 

 

 

 

We have been lucky and have had great weather for the games. They are played after school around 4 so they don't take up any of our weekend, which I love. He even rides a bus to away games....without me.

 

 

 

Injuries have been limited, with only a sore muscle or ankle after the games.

 

 

 

They are still undefeated (with one tie) and have two games left in the season.

 

 

 

He let his girlfriend wear his jersey for homecoming.

 

 

 

One thing I know about watching the games....you miss a lot. Unless you get up and follow each play, you miss stuff. Because I don't walk up and down the sidelines, I don't have the anxiety I thought I would have because I don't see every play. Works just fine for me.

 

 

 

We play Faribault this week. Apparently they have quite the player on their team, #21.  The team has been preparing all week on how to stop this kid.

 

 

 

We will see if they are able to do just that.

 

 

 

They end their season in Albert Lea. This makes it nice for Mike since he works there.

 

 

Maybe I can talk the husband into dinner at Wedgewood Cove afterwards. I mean, I girls gotta eat after all.

 

 

 

I think we get two weeks off before basketball gears up. And that, my friends, is a L-O-N-G season.

 

Enjoy the week,

LB

 

 

 

Taylor's Falls

Finally  a night away!

I have been friends with Jeri since I was 6-7 years old and she was 5-ish. I lived behind her and we spent every single day together for years and years. We would have sleep-overs, I would go to her relatives with her, and I would attend church with her because her dad was the pastor.  Pretty much all of my childhood memories are centered around Jeri and her family. Movies, songs, toys (Strawberry Shortcake dolls, barbies) always remind me of my days with her.


Through the years we have remained friends. She even moved back onto the street we grew up on, right across the street from my parents! She married a great guy and we really enjoy getting together with them. With our kids getting older, it's getting easier to plan things and get together more often. I love that we can go a few months without talking, but then pick right back up where we left off without missing a beat.  Time spent with both of them is easy, laid-back, and stress free.

We both got married Labor Day weekend a couple of years apart. Every once in awhile we celebrate our anniversaries together. This year they had the great idea to check out Taylor's Falls and go on a paddle boat dinner cruise.

It is quite a jaunt to get there (couple of hours) but we just talked nonstop and the time flew by. Plus, the scenery was amazing.

The dinner was nice, but the company was better! 3 hours went by in no time and soon it was all over and we were headed back home.

We got back into town and stopped for one last cocktail before calling it a night, I haven't been to bed that late (after 1:00 AM) in a long time. I was one tired girl the next day!

Thanks for a great night out, Jeff and Jeri. We are very lucky to have you as friends!

Happy Fall,
LB