Saturday, November 25, 2023

Thanksgiving Week













Our Kiki Bear came home for a whole week! It was a busy week as we all had our "bucket list" of things we wanted to do with Kaylee while she was home. I had games to play with her, Trevor had games to watch with her and Kianna and her had Black Friday shopping and sunrises to watch together. We only had her to ourselves for a couple of days before Grandma Jacque and Aliyah flew in on Monday.

We tried to make the time extra special, as it was also Grandma Jacque's 75th Birthday. As a way of celebrating, we drove to Delray Beach to check out Tiger Wood's new mini golf place, Pop Stroke. It's made to look more like a normal golf course with sand traps. My mom hadn't played mini golf for years and loved it, as did the rest of us. We celebrated her birthday again the next day with dinner at Jetty's overlooking the Jupiter Lighthouse.

We hosted Thanksgiving with lots and lots of food. The guys watched some football and the ladies played some games. It was a great day.

On Black Friday, we went and did a little shopping and then put up our Christmas decorations. It's a big job and is so pretty once finished. 

Kaylee headed out the next day, as she had tickets to the FSU vs UF football game in Gainesville. She met Veronica there and they had fun watching the Noles win! We're sad to say goodbye, but this time only have a few weeks until she's back for Christmas Break. Yay!!!   

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Kaylee's 19th Birthday Weekend

 













We planned our trip to Tallahassee so that we could celebrate Kaylee's 19th birthday with her AND attend the FSU vs Miami Football Game. This time, we invited Stacie, Patrick and Shelli to come with us. We got there Friday night in time to take Kaylee and Veronica out for a yummy birthday dinner at Bella Bella's Italian Restaurant. They had the best garlic knots. After dinner, we headed to an outdoor concert, which was not really our scene. 

On Saturday, we setup our tailgate early with our new tent and larger table. We made walking tacos, which we found out are more of an Iowa thing. Kaylee, Veronica and I played cards, which was fun. 

The football game was a blast, which is saying a lot coming from me. Their chants and traditions make the game entertaining. Florida State beat Miami 27-20. It was extra fun having Shelli, Stacie and Patrick there with us.

After the game, we walked back to Kaylee's dorm to show Shelli, Stacie and Patrick. Then she came back to our house with us to open gifts, eat birthday came and watch the Iowa football game.

On Sunday, we took Kaylee out to breakfast before heading back home. It was such a fun weekend! I'm so happy we got to celebrate with her. Now just a few more days until she's home for Thanksgiving Break!