The girls came with mom for a day trip to Bismarck.
Mom was going for a funeral. The girls called Gramma the night before to see if she was available for an impromptu day trip, and she was!
The main reason for going was sad, but the end result was…
Fun!
Frugal…eek! Papa’s fortune during lunch!
and Flat out exhausting!
The girls cannot wait for a repeat!
It is well with my soul was sung at Josh’s funeral. Trusting at some point that this will be true for all of us, but mostly Shanna and Kirby.
8-31-19
Memorial 9-14-19
Largest team! Team Nordeen! Get your rear in gear 9-22-19!
Brynn is using Luke’s iPod from years ago to text.
She can only text from home where there is WiFi, and she can only text to iPhones.
Lucky are we that get to receive her messages!
Mom received this gem while at work. Of note, Dad was at home but was not contacted for this emergency.
And then there is this…Brynn channeling her inner Mom to Mom!
We do laugh, but only when she is not looking, and clearly the oldest would have not been allowed to do this, but by 5th baby…
Mark, Jayne, Mom and Dad took a road trip to Omaha to see Hamilton the musical.
One word…WOW!
We absolutely loved, loved, loved it!
Cheers, with Starbucks, on the pedestrian walking bridge to the best musical we have ever been to!
Dad was fascinated by how much free stuff you can get on your birthday!
Dreams come true.
Mom took the day off of work and endured! Of note, Mom wore the button he got from Gramma all day!
Pretty sure most places didn’t know what to think about these shenanigans!
Free donut…no questions asked! Sandy’s!
Denny’s. All American breakfast was free. Coffee was $2.50 each. Note, don’t buy coffee next year.
Firehouse. Free sub gifted to Caleb for lunch!
Boppa’s. Shoot…you need to sign up for the fan club 30 days prior to your birthday, not the night before your birthday to receive a free bagel sandwich. Dad told Boppa, “See you next year!”
Hmmmmmmm, the rules have changed at Mexican Village. Note, skip this stop next year. Too expensive.
Free pint at Front Street Taproom, but they don’t open until 4 pm. Shoot!
Rally time with Rhombus! Free smores pizza!
Wasabi…free green tea ice cream. The birthday boy didn’t even know he liked green tea ice cream!
Paradiso with Brynn. Best Mexican food she has EVER had.
“Can I take the free appetizer to go?” While they have never been asked this before, HuHot said they couldn’t see why not! Jayne was thrilled!
Free sub gifted to Luke from Grand Junction for his supper!
And the grand finale spending Sickie’s birthday cash with Mark!
The birthday boy is actively journaling about his day…lessons learned and next years plan. He would also like to note that he tips heavy.
