Family Fun Night in Minneapolis

Graham bowling and Connor "drinking"

Everyone watching Gma Janet

After our morning walk for ALS, we returned to Sara and Dereks' house for homemade soup (no, Sara didn't make it, Mom did :) and bread with snacks.  It was perfect and hit the spot!  Everyone loves my mom's homemade veggie soup so we inhaled it.  The afternoon was then spent relaxing, playing with boys, Elyse and Alex playing cards with Gma Janet, and I even snuck in a little nap.  That tells you how my week was as I never take naps.....I think being with my family and relaxing knowing that we were together was what I needed....plus an hour or two of sleep.  Thanks Sara, for letting me rest a little!  Your home is obviously very warm and cozy!  Perfect!  Wayne and Derek put in a new dishwasher and did some "manly" stuff around the house.  It was just a perfect afternoon for everyone!

Cheering on Wayne....great form!

We then all went to dinner at a fabulous place called "Pinstripes".  If you are ever in Minneapolis, you should go.  It appears to be a very "in" place to be.  The food was wonderful, with all sorts of choices, the atmosphere was great, and they also had cool bowling alleys and indoor bocci ball.  There were weddings going on (that also had their own bowling alley - cool huh?) and a bonfire on the roof as well as outside.  It was the perfect spot for a little family bowling....and of course, some competitive nature fun. 

Alex's Turn

Gma Janet came out the winner of the first game....guess she hasn't lost her touch from her years of bowling.  Wayne came out big winner of the second game, as he used to bowl as well "back in the day", but Alex and Elyse were not behind him.  Alex was close to him in the first game and Elyse was ahead of him for most of the 2nd game.  Who knew they were such good bowlers as we rarely go bowling.  Of course, Graham had a fabulous time as did Connor.  They were adorable drinking from the "sippy cups" while the rest of the adults drank from their wine glasses.  Too cute!  As the evening went on, they also had live music outside the bowling alley door between that and one of the bars so Graham was in heaven.

After a nice breakfast Sunday morning, the girls quickly ran to the mall while the guys hung out with the kids and grilled lunch and watched the Vikings "start out" well playing football.  (but of course, they choked at the end for those of you who did not know).  Sadly, after a fun filled weekend, the Kerians returned home so Elyse could enjoy some of the Homecoming festivities at the high school ..priorities you know.

Thanks Sara and Derek for a super weekend!  We couldn't have had a better time so thanks for having us. I know we all look forward to making lots of memories in your new house.....and family time was just what I needed this weekend!

Elyse's turn

Connor and Derek....

Everyone watching the competition