When I found out that Josh Groban was coming to Minneapolis in October, I quickly thought of how to get mom out here for her birthday so we could go together. Dad told her they were coming out for her birthday but not about the concert.
The kids counted the days for Grandma and Grandpa’s arrival. Hunter said he loves when they come because he always gets spoiled. Well it was no different this time. They bought Hunter a tin of pokemon cards and the girls got beautiful necklaces with their birthstones.
Wednesday was business as usual… dance class, school and cub scouts. RJ and I also got to play volleyball together in the evening.
On Thursday we went to a morning movie at the theater “Captain Phillips” and out to lunch at the Olive Garden. It was a really good movie (true story about the rescue of a captain from Somali pirates by US Navy Seals).
That afternoon we took the kids to an Apple Jacks while mom stayed and rested.
The kids played in the corn pit, we went through the maze and picked out some outstanding pumpkins. We also brought home an apple fritter for grandma.
On Friday we went to the Como Zoo (RJ’s favorite) and did pizza and a movie in the evening.
On Saturday, I had a volleyball game in the morning. Dad came to watch. I rushed home to get ready and pick up the babysitter so mom and dad and I could surprise RJ and show up at the temple for a session. I contacted his coordinator previous to see if it was possible to see RJ during our session. It turned out that RJ was working at the front desk and looked over the session he was asked to officiate. He saw our names so the surprise was a bust but it was still a really special morning. Mom and Dad got to be the witness couple.
I made a reservation at Hubert’s for mom and I to go out to dinner before the show.
We both got chicken wraps, sweet potato fries and dessert.
Judith Hill was his opening act. It was neat because RJ and I such saw her on the reality show “The Voice.”
Violinists came down the isles and began playing before Josh made his entrance. His opening song was “Brave.” The kids would have loved to have been there. They beg me to put his CD in and always ask me to play “number 1” (Brave).
His voice was incredible. He also played the piano and drums. He is quite the artist. It was a wonderful evening that won’t ever be forgotten.
After getting the kids off the school, mom put Reagan down for a nap and dad and I went bowling and shopping. It took three games for him to warm up but when he did, he got a turkey!
In the evening, we had a birthday party for mom. I made a spaghetti dinner as requested with salad and garlic bread. For dessert I made a lemon sponge cake and bought strawberries and cool whip. Dad bought a ring of mom’s birthstone and we gave her earrings. Afterward mom and dad did a family home evening lesson. They talked about the value of a dollar and how it’s still of worth if it’s crinkled. They told the kids that they are all of value even when they make mistakes.
We really enjoyed their visit and hope there will be many more.
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