Lakers Game!

Shane and I have made it a tradition that our Christmas gift to each other is tickets to go to a Lakers game. So far every year has been in Minneapolis, which means we just make a long weekend out of it...I'm waiting for the game that we finally get to go to LA.

Anyway, this year was Isaiah's first year to come! We were so excited to bring him. We had multiple offers from grandmas to watch him, however Shane was convinced that Isaiah needed to attend his first Lakers game at just under 4 months of age! Ha!

This year we left on Thursday and stopped at the outlet mall on the way up to Minneapolis (mainly to let Isaiah stretch and get out of his carseat for a bit) and we also went to the Mall of America on our way into town.

We always stay right downtown since the Target center is within walking distance to most of the hotels. We got to our hotel about 6:30 on Thursday night and just ordered in our dinner, since we wanted to get settled.

On Friday we drove to Albertville to do a little shopping at an outlet mall there. Isaiah was SO good the entire time. It was a nice day, so we were able to put him in the stroller and wheel him into all the stores!

After all day shopping, we went back to the hotel so Isaiah could get a little nap before the game. We went out for dinner at Hubert's, the sports bar connected to the Target Center. It was still really nice outside, so we sat on the patio! Then it was on to the game! Isaiah did amazing at the game...basically slept through the whole thing...even with all the noise!

On Saturday we made a quick stop at IKEA on the way out of town and then we were on the road home. We went to Forest City to see our friends Jeremy and Natalie and also made a quick stop to see Grandma Judy on the way home too.

It was a great weekend, and we enjoyed every minute of it! I especially enjoyed spending time with Shane and Isaiah...we had many, many laughs and made lots of memories. A trip we won't forget anytime soon!

Here are some pictures from our trip!

Mall of America...here we come! (Shane was already commenting on me taking pictures...He sometimes thinks I'm crazy, but I'm convinced that someday we are going to love looking back at this blog and looking at the pictures I made my boys pose for! :)

Shane and Isaiah in the Apple Store...this was the reason for the stop at the Mall of America. Shane wanted to check out the new Ipad...pretty cool!

Isaiah's first night in a hotel! "Guys...do I get this king bed all to myself!?! I think there's enough room for me to stretch out!"

Playing with Daddy!

Hanging out with Mommy!

Ready for bed!

Night, night!

Got my jersey on...all ready for the game!

Mom ruined my outfit...she said I had to stay warm.

Getting ready to walk to the game! Thank goodness for the baby carrier! Isaiah loved being in it and watching all the people...worked out great for the game!

Eating dinner before the game...

Shane and Isaiah at the game!

Didn't take long for Isaiah to fall asleep in mommy's arms...

Probably the youngest Laker fan at the game!