I've had the time of my life...

It was a weekend to remember! On Saturday, the kids both had their first soccer games. As co-coach for both of them, I will just say that I'm not bragging, only sharing my joy that the kids feel when they play well. Both teams wowed their parents on the sidelines, shooting goal after goal, and playing well together. The young group even sat nice on the sidelines, cheering on their teammates without being prodded! Say no more!

Then on to our "Charity Run." For the kids birthdays, we decided that we wanted to gather with friends, but didn't want people to feel obiligated to bring gifts, nor do the kids need any more "things" in their lives. We already have more than we can handle. So they each chose a charity to donate to for those who felt the need to give a gift. Christian chose the Ronald McDonald House and Mallory chose Jefferson County Humane Society.

We went to McDonald's first and Christian was escorted back through the kitchen to the safe bag where he got to put his money into. The Manager also gave him two free breakfast sandwiches, which was completely unexpected and kind!


Then on to the Humane Society...

Mallory handed off her gifts and in return got to check out the animals in back. Lots of cute puppy dog eyes starred us down and called our names. There were two rats, one rabbit, a mourning dove, and so many cats! Mallory was looking forward to learning more about volunteering there, but found out you have to be 18 in order to do that. She understood (or at least pretended to) and ooohhhed and aaahhhed for awhile!

Sad that they couldn't pet the pets, but we did have our own little critter waiting for us at Grandma & Grandpa Topel's when we got there. Patches is doing well and was happy to see us!

Dan called us and switched up plans on us, which we were all okay with. The original plan was to go to the Dells Speedway to watch Dan's college roommates race. Between his night jobs (tow jobs, silly) and coming down with a bug, he opted out and decided it would be a peaceful afternoon on Rock Lake...

What do Dan, Mallory, and Christian all have in common that I don't??

THEY all caught a fish this year! I have yet to catch one-in fact, I have only seen one other fish so far. Maybe Fall will be my season!

That's one proud daddy!

Supper at Sand Bar concluded our "Dream Day!"

"It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life." ~P.D. James