Showing posts with label Uncle David. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Uncle David. Show all posts

6.28.2011

A Fantastic Day!

It's a rare and wonderful thing when I get to have an entire day to relax and spend time with only one of my younger brothers. It seems I am always driving them to school or sports practice or art classes or faith formation OR... the list goes on. but due to conflicts and Maggie being at therapy all day Uncle David and I were able to enjoy the company of each other! I asked him what he wanted to do and without hesitation he said I would like to try sushi and go to the Minneapolis Art Institute.

Done!

I took him to a local small sushi bar that I really enjoy and ordered about 6 different rolls for him to try. He scarfed them all down, but concluded that he likes hot japanese food, hibachi, but likes the sushi too... I just love the fact he is so willing to try anything!

I love Minneapolis Museums - Minnesota is known for creating and maintaining top of the line museums and the Art museum is no different! It's front entry is impressive and screams "photograph me!"
We had a blast goofing around and taking pictures of each other - it also lead to a perfect opportunity for us to talk, which is impressive for any 14 year old boy!




Realistically with all of crazy summer plans, vacations, and school fast approaching I know this days are not as often as I would like - but that's why I cherish and hold on to days like these - as Van Morrison would sing!

6.23.2011

Uncle David's Graduation

Uncle David is officially an High Schooler! He graduated from All Saints Middle School a couple weeks ago and I am so proud of him for being an awesome brother and a patient, loving Uncle! At 14, he is calm, attentive and caring towards his niece. He has chosen friends who are also respectful and inclusive towards her. He will be attending Holy Angels High School next year and I am excited that he will be playing Soccer (which he loves!) but he is also excited over another aspect of this wonderful school. Younger siblings, or nieces are encouraged to be a part of their families involvement and are considered "Honorary Angels" - All this means is Maggie is welcomed and always invited to attend games or practices. A friend of mine even made an adorable Cheerleader outfit for her! We are extremely proud of David! He has grown so much sense being "Baby David"

And yes he is just shy of 6ft... Crazy!

12.31.2010

Christmas Eve Tubing

Merry Christmas
Christmas Eve morning my brothers and I decided we needed to get out of the house and have a little fun. We went to Buck Hill, which every Minnesotan knows, even Olympic Skiers ski, snow board and go tubing there. It is not "impressive" as far as ski hills go - especially compared to other facilities in MN, or Utah for instance. But It is a blast!
Still warm, dry and ready to GO!

Sad but the last rule is there for a reason I'm sure they have had too many stupid people attempt to mix booze and going fast down a snowy hill - bad combination



The Lift up was SO relaxing I could have stayed on for an hour and just slowly be pulled up. It was so beautiful and white as far as the eye could see. I don't think they have had to "Make" any snow this season, we have had plenty of the real stuff.


Cold, slightly wet but enjoying every moment!
I think someone is tired...
Or Grumpy we have to leave...
An Excellent time had by all of us! We will have to again soon :)