ole schnikees: 2017

Al had Monday-Wednesday off this week and we did lots of cleaning and prep for having 8 of our friends come and stay at our house this weekend for the Viking packer game. Monday night Trevor had his last night of tumbling (now he just has swimming lessons left). we got some walks in, some play ground playing, some playing at Jodi's, some outdoor work. then Al worked just Thursday and Friday and was off sat & sun.

Wednesday morning we went to beaver creek nature preserve to walk around even though it was a bit chilly. we had fun, as usual, especially in the music area!

Thursday night Trevor and I went to our very first 'trunk or treat' at a church here in eau Claire. T did one of the inflatables and then we went through the line for all the trunks and T got lots of candy. he was "so excited." he dressed as Spider-Man this time (we have lots of costume options). we weren't there for long and there were lots of people, but we had fun!!

mom came down Friday morning and stayed until Saturday afternoon so I could get some more big cleaning done and paint baby girl's dresser. Derek ended up going into the hospital for a leg infection so he, sarah, chapman and channing didn't end up coming down. Friday night I drove up to Stillwater to have a little girls night with manda, meg, kunde and patti. we went to 2 new places in downtown Stillwater for apps and drinks (pop for me) and walked around a bit, but after cleaning all day my lower stomach muscles had had enough. I was super sore that night and Saturday morning. I got home about 1115pm on Friday night.

Saturday morning Jodi L took Henrik in for his cold/cough so we didn't know if they'd be coming either, but Henrik was good to go and not contagious so they came down about 4. that morning, mom, T and I went to a craft fair and a garage sale before going to swimming lessons. T and I were the only ones in our swimming lessons class this week and he did great again (nana came to watch). then home for lunch, showers, the 2nd coat of paint on the dresser and then mom left.

shane, Jodi, luke, Henrik, jenny, kyle, kali, kourtlyn, and frank all were here for dinner on Saturday night. the boys hung out downstairs in the bar and video game area, while us girls were upstairs (jenny did Jodi's hair). the kids were up and down and up and down. it was lots of fun! we put the little boys down about 8 since they didn't have naps and they were out right away. jenny, kyle, kali and kourt stayed until 10ish, and frank stayed the night.

sunday morning we just played here at home until lunch time and naps for the little boys while we watched the Vikings packer game; vikes won! after naps, I drove up to the cities for softball while the little boys played outside, then had supper and watched a movie. we won both our games! and had fun; I hit well although ran slow again, my hips are just not happy with running/lots of movement. then I drove back where the little boys were asleep but the adults were still awake. we chatted for a bit before we went to bed.

Monday morning we ate breakfast, played and then the lindmeyer's left about 10ish. Al had to work at 11 so once he left, T and I drove over to Jodi's to bring some of our leftover cupcakes and broccoli/cauliflower salad. we played for a bit, T had lunch then home for naps for us both since we were tired/exhausted. after nap, we went outside since it was so nice out! we cleaned up the garage, T rode his big bike, then rode his 3 wheeler to the park for a bit before supper and a movie.

I forgot to take my weekly baby bump picture this week, but the bump has been extra large due to all the cleaning and running around I've been doing so I'm not sure it would be accurate anyway. Also, I barely took any pics of when our friends were here but I think that's just evidence of how much fun we had!