02.05.14 Finally weather the kids can go out in. There has been so many super freezing days that the kids have not been able to play in all the snow we have been getting. They were super excited that they could dig tunnels. It was fun all around.
02.07.14 Dave's new work truck. It looks an awful lot like the last truck we had. I think he likes it, he has a smile pasted on his face.
02.14.14 Happy Valentine's Day. This year we decided to go no candy. We found this idea on Pinterest and made glow stick valentines. I think they turned out pretty cute. Love my Silhouette machine and the print and cut feature.
02.15.14 Just an ordinary day and an adorable girl.
02.19.14 Snow men and snow balls. Peter was having a heyday throwing snowballs at the front window. They were able to build a snowman too. Again it is great when the weather cooperates and the kids can play outside. We have had one too many days inside. UGH!
02.20.14 Today we said goodbye to one of our friends. She slipped peacefully into the next life this morning at the vet's office. We love her and will miss her. She now can run and play like she used to. 15 years is a long time to know someone, it is the end of a wonderful era. We will miss you.
02.21.14 Anyone want a tea party. Esther wanted me to spend some time with her having a tea party. She was all dressed up and gave me a crown and a necklace. The hot cocoa was delicious and the cookies were divine. Esther was a gracious host. It was fun to spend time with just Esther for a change. I think she liked it.
02.28.14 Peter and I went to our Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet. I had spent most of the morning setting it up. The night was all about being Mad Scientists. The boys were having a great time. I think at this point they were catching bubbles that had been made with soap and dry ice. It was fascinating and entertaining.
03.08.14 The kids had their last basketball games today. It was fun to watch them play and cheer them on. My favorite thing was the bag the Esther brought to play with at the game. It included her boots, a Hello Kitty stuffed animal, a plastic small whale and a carpet guide from Home Depot. I am sure the last one will help her out a bunch when she decides to get new carpet.
03.12.14 Dave was in Colorado and had jokingly said that he wanted us to have all the snow removed by the time he got back. On Monday it looked like we may be succeeding by Friday. Today we woke up to this. More snow and no hope of getting it all cleaned up by Friday. But it did make for some cool pictures with the tree and the blue sky. Esther thought it would be a good idea to shovel.
03.17.14 Happy St. Patty's day. There was a lot of green going around. After FHE we made covered pretzels.
03.29.14 After shoveling over 2 buckets full of dog poop and getting a $1 per pound of poop, Dave put the trampoline they got for Christmas up in the backyard. Then they got to bounce around for awhile. It was the first nice day that we have had in a long time and we had promised the kids that we would put it up sometime at the end of March or first part of April, depending on the weather. Dave had also told them that they needed to clean up the poop before he would start putting it up. Although there is still much dog poop left in the yard. I was quite proud of their initiative and hard work as they cleaned up the yard.
