It was “divide and conquer” fun night for the Kassels. Andy took John to the Mizzou vs. Southeastern Louisiana Men’s Basketball Game while I took Laura to the Dothage Fun Complex for a visit with Andrea, Kathryn, Tamara, and Kyler. About 6:40, Andy texted me this picture of John.
John is obviously excited to see the game and watch Earnest Ross play. For those who don’t know, we met Earnest last year when three of the Mizzou Women’s Basketball players lived next door. Earnest was dating one of the girls and he is a great guy. John really looked up to him. John wouldn’t even let Andy throw the souvenir cup away from their game snack because Earnest was on the cup.
I spent the evening hanging with great friends, Andrea and Tamara, while Laura, Kathryn, and Kyler “played.” I put “played” in quotes because all three kids were tired and, um…, grumpy. AT. BEST. But, I got to see Andrea and Tamara and that made up for grumpy kids! While there, Laura discovered Kathryn’s Lite Brite and decided that she is asking Santa for one. Lite Brites don’t look quite the same as they did when I had one, but I am so getting her one. How cool is it that I had one of those as a kid and my daughter now wants one?!?
All in all, it was a great Friday night that ended with Andy and I drinking a glass of wine and watching an episode of “Criminal Minds.” It was a very nice ending to a very long week.