June 2018- 10 on 10

Our June was non-stop! Michael's playing baseball and he has two practices and one game per week. We were supposed to go to Sedona, Arizona, the week of June 3-8 but late the Wednesday night before, Michael and I had to take Max to the Emergency Vet and he never improved. We had to say goodbye to Max on the 4th. We are heartbroken. He would have been 14 on June 19th. We celebrated Father’s Day on the 17th and our 14th anniversary on the 19th. Also in June, Chris had a business trip and so did I. At the end of the month we went to Fort Worth, Texas, for Keila’s Medical Assistant graduation!

Monday, June 4- We had to say goodbye to Maxie today. Michael and I had to take him to the Emergency Vet late Wednesday night and he never improved.

Tuesday, June 5- Michael and Chris at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. We saw wallaby and giraffe babies, a bear in the water with a fish lunch, a female lion fetch a male lion for keeper talk and a non-zoo deer at close range.

Monday, June 11- Michael and I picked up Max’s cremains and paw print today.

Thursday, June 14- IDS Center- Downtown Minneapolis (my business trip).

Sunday, June 17- Father’s Day breakfast on the patio at the Original Pancake House DTC. Fresh Strawberry Belgian Waffle, coffee!, Apple Pancake. Not pictured- Chris’ Banana Pancakes and my Dutch Baby Pancake.

Tuesday, June 19- We celebrated our 14th anniversary with an early dinner at Cranelli’s and then Chris had to catch a flight to Montana. Photo by Michael.

Wednesday, June 20- Wednesday night baseball practice.

Friday, June 22- White vs Katzer 13-0 5:30 pm game

Saturday, June 30- We’re so proud of our Medical Assistant graduate!

Saturday, June 30- Keila chose Dave and Busters after lunch at Cotton Patch Café for her graduation celebration. Photo by Chris.

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This place where you are right now, God circled on a map for you.
~Hafiz

May 2018- 10 on 10

In May, we celebrated three birthday’s and Mother’s Day. Soccer wrapped up and baseball started. Michael finished sixth grade and we replaced our 13 year-old Honda Pilot.

Sunday, May 6- Our first mini golf outing of the year- fore! Colorado Journey- Pack Mule Draw course.

Tuesday, May 8- We celebrated Chris’ birthday with dinner at Hacienda Colorado.

This is nacho average birthday card. In queso you didn’t know, you’re awesome. Love, Mom & Dad. “They know me so well..”

Saturday, May 12- Happy birthday to me! The day started off with breakfast at LePeep with Chris, Jessy, Kyle, Michael, Joni and Dad.

Saturday, May 12- Michael's last soccer game of the (undefeated) season. Atha vs Wilson 7-0.

Sunday, May 13- Kyle’s birthday and Mother’s Day.

Friday, May 18- Maxie’s first fast food drive thru experience. He stood up the whole time we were waiting at the pick-up window.

Wednesday, May 23- The ‘New York Yankees’ had their first outdoor baseball practice. Michael played shortstop and Coach White had ice cream for the boys after practice.

Friday, May 25- Michael’s last day of 6th grade.

Monday, May 28- We said goodbye to the Honda Pilot we bought when Michael was two weeks old and bought a Nissan Pathfinder to replace it.

You never know how your story might inspire another. Share what you wish, save some just for you and always remember to add new chapters as you go along.

~Maria Shriver

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April 2018- 10 on 10

Sunday, April 1- Chris and Michael finally made it home from Springfield after a 2-hour flight delay.

Friday, April 6- Michael tied for 10th for 6th Grade in the Colorado Math League.

Sunday, April 8- Chris and I split a chicken chimichanga on our La Fogata lunch date while Michael was at Youth Group.

Sunday, April 8- St. Paul Presbyterian Church building representation built by St. Paul Sunday School Youth with Legos.

Wednesday, April 11- Dinner prep.

Saturday, April 14- Atha vs Hossack 2-1. Michael got tripped and tweaked his knee but after a short rest he was okay.

Monday, April 16- Dental cleaning/checkup after school this afternoon. Photo by Chris.

Wednesday, April 18- Student led conference followed by dinner at Godfather’s Pizza.

Friday, April 20- Michael says the Five Guys shake is his favorite- even more than the burger.

Tuesday, April 24- Target Tuesday fun. I love these two- there’s never a dull moment.

Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them. ~Lemony Snicket

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March 2018- 10 on 10

In March, basketball wrapped up and soccer started the very next week. Michael read all 12 books in the Brotherband series by John Flanagan. Spring break was the last week of the month so Michael and Chris went to Springfield, Missouri, to visit Chris’ family for a couple of days.

Saturday, March 3- White vs Lucas 26-18

Wednesday, March 14- Michael’s basketball team had an undefeated season so Coach White threw a pizza party complete with trophies and cookies.

Sunday, March 18- Max wanted to see what his boy was doing outside.

Thursday, March 22- I helped with the annual book inventory in the library at Michael’s school- 10 books at a time. We need 8.67 more volunteer hours to get to the required 25 before the end of the school year.

Friday, March 23- Llamas on my afternoon walk.

Saturday, March 24- Atha at Pederson 9-0. Michael is the team captain again this season.

Sunday, March 25- Chris took a photo of me setting up a Lego photo. We’re getting close to having them ready to list on Ebay.

Wednesday, March 28- Chris brought these home for me on Sunday. So pretty!

Thursday, March 29- Michael reading one of the Brotherband books on the way to the airport this morning.

Friday, March 30- Michael on the Branson Coaster. Photo by Chris.

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The ones who win are the ones who stay at it after everyone else has quit.
Michael Hyatt

February 2018- 10 on 10

In February, Liberty Middle School basketball wrapped up but Parker Rec with Coach White was in full swing. We celebrated my nephew Ben’s 12th birthday at Spider Monkey and Sweet Tomatoes and we went snow tubing in Frisco.

Thursday, February 1- Liberty Middle School basketball practice was tough today- one coach for 60 boys and Michael's team was fighting so coach sat them down for a few minutes.

Saturday, February 3- We had dinner at Sweet Tomatoes after Spider Monkey for Ben’s 12^th birthday.

Monday, February 5- LMS Number 25. Today was the last game of the season.

Tuesday, February 6- Michael reading book 7 in the Ranger’s Apprentice series by John Flanagan on the way home from school this afternoon. He’s read all 12 books in this series and is currently on book 3 in the sequel/spin-off series- Brotherband Chronicles.

Thursday, February 15- Michael had his annual eye exam after school today.

Thursday, February 15- Now THAT’s the way to nap!

Saturday, February 17- What I’m Reading- Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34808520-future-home-of-the-living-god 

Sunday, February 18- We went snow tubing in Frisco this afternoon!

Monday, February 19- Today was my first try at taking photos of Legos for Ebay listings. Hopefully they are good enough.

Saturday, February 24- White vs Roberts 17-5. Coach White bought all 10 boys Arizona Sun Devils shorts.

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Woody Allen