The kids were on spring break last week. We were able to divide up their time doing lots of fun things with some of their favorite people. On Monday and Tuesday they were at Cindy’s (our summer daycare) catching up with some of the kids they haven’t seen for a while, making fun art projects, playing games and having a good time.
Mike took Wednesday off and met up with some of the same daycare kids and Cindy at the YMCA pool in Superior. They spent the morning swimming and then had lunch at their friends Alexander and Emily’s house nearby.Mike and I were both off from work on Thursday. It was warm enough to get Sebastian and Sophia’s bikes out, but cold enough for Sophia to wear her winter jacket (see below). We went down to the Lakewalk and walked/biked to Canal Park. We spent some time along the shore looking through the rocks and driftwood and throwing skippers into the lake.
Looking For Rocks
Too Many Rocks
Lake View
Looking At Rocks
Family Photo
We went to the movies later that afternoon. Sebastian had been asking to see Diary of Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules since the previews began months ago. He read and enjoyed all of the Wimpy Kid books and couldn’t wait to see the movie. We all agreed that the movie was very good and very funny. The buttery popcorn was a big hit too.
I missed weeks 14 and 15 of Project 52 (my weekly photography project), but I did get last week’s photo. Since we only have one furry pet in the family, Daphne was the subject of my photo. When Sophia saw that I was taking photos of Daphne, she wanted to join in the fun.
Daphne And Sophia
In honor of the royal wedding, the next theme is “Princess for a Day”. I’m pretty sure the only volunteer I’ll have for that one will be Sophia. I have a feeling Daphne may be an unwilling participant too. Stay tuned…
The Vikings, Timberwolves and Wild have given little to nothing to cheer about this year. So far the Twins have also been a disappointment. I hope that the Twins tickets we purchased for August will be worthwhile – maybe they can turn things around…maybe. With all of the losing seasons at the professional level of sports, we’ve been fortunate to have some college athletics to cheer about.
The UMD Bulldogs football team won a national title this past fall. Mike and Sebastian made a few of the games including a December playoff game. The weather was terrible – bitter cold with gale force winds, but UMD pulled off the win. Now the Bulldog men’s hockey team brought home their own national title. This was the first year that we’ve had season tickets (for Friday nights). As friends of ours told us, you need to embrace winter in Minnesota. They have had their own set of season tickets for the past few years. In addition to all the skiing and skating the kids do now, having hockey tickets has made winter much more bearable and perhaps, dare I say, enjoyable this year. With a new hockey arena to play in, it’s been fun to learn who the players are and actually understand the game a little more. Sebastian loves our seats – only three rows up from the ice and very close to the action. Sometimes a little too close for me as the guys get checked into the boards. We even had a hockey stick go through the seal between two sections of glass and break off during the Gopher game. Sebastian brought home the broken stick as a souvenir. Sophia enjoys watching the Bulldog mascot, Champ, and also the cheerleaders during the game. Even more so, she enjoys the concession stand food. Her favorite so far is the Cold Stone Creamery mint chocolate chip ice cream.
After a disappointing run in the WCHA playoffs, the Bulldogs hockey team made an amazing run in the NCAA playoffs. When they won the championship game against Michigan last Saturday, we were all beyond excited. A welcome home reception for the team was held this past Wednesday night at AMSOIL Arena. The kids wanted to get autographs from the team and see the NCAA trophy. Sebastian wore his UMD hockey jersey and we bought a UMD hockey t-shirt for Sophia to get autographed. There was a big crowd and before the program was over, Sebastian and I got in line for autographs and Sophia and Mike joined us. Two hours later and with a ketchup stain on Sophia’s new Bulldog t-shirt, the kids had their autographed apparel complete with each of the team member’s signatures.
Championship Team
Champ
Autograph Line
Waiting Patiently In Line
Almost Our Turn
Sophia And Team Captain, Mike Montgomery
Mike Connolly, Sebastian And Sophia
Jack Connolly And Sebastian
NCAA Division I Hockey Championship Team Autographs
Autographed T-Shirt (No More Ketchup Stain)
Autographed Championship Poster
Since it’s not looking good for the MN Twins, we are putting all of our faith in Sebastian’s Little League baseball team. No pressure Sebastian!
M. Sullivan Photography 