What an insane start to the new year. Seriously people. We won't go into the shit show that is our nation, president and ongoing pandemic (and vaccine mania) but just know, its been stressful.
Post Christmas, we had some good down time before all our schedules changed...again.
Kay was able to start gymnastics. Billy is back at the dojang for Taekwondo. Jimmy left for VMI and spring football. Now that everyone has their license, this means that Tom and I are DONE WITH CARPOOLING! Its the craziest feeling to not have to rush home to drive kids 1/2 way across the Twin Cities. In fact, after the 1st week, we looked at each other and said...we need a hobby. Unfortunately, COVID is also preventing that. But, we are getting creative and hoping to get in more hikes, join a pub curling team with neighbors, hosting happy hour neighborhood bonfires and the usual Erin and Jay live stream singalong shows on Friday nights. And, did I mention....lots of football.
With the count down to Jimmy leaving we made him all his favorite foods and so now we are also sick of chicken and rice. We had .. Canes, no manners, ribs, orange chicken, Korean, Indian, smoked pork sandwiches and Jim Fellows lasagna. Maybe it IS a good thing he went back to school!
See below for photo highlights...
I hope 2021 shifts gears soon so that we can all get back to safely enjoying each other company.
XOXOXO
T&T
Headed back to Rat life, breaks out in 4 weeks and football starts! Kay did say - au reviour ;)
Dog walk with Mary on Minnetonka, trees have been gorgeous
Minnehaha Falls hike with Wendy 
Canes!
Billys trial run of driving himself to TKD
The neighborhood crew!
Minnehaha Falls with Wendy
A snack bar on Lake Minnetonka
Minions are "hidden" around Lake Harriet on our walk (Tracy and Wendy)
No Manner (aka Shrimp Boil)
This should be fun.
Korean
Jimmy made the Deans list!! 3.2 for his Rat 1st Semester!!
