We did get a lot of snow the past few days . . . but I have a little catching up to do, too! I have some pictures from before and after our trip to Texas.
Jayna's been helping out with Achievement Days in our ward. A couple weeks ago she taught a lesson on love. For part of their activity, the girls made Valentines. One of the girls, Lindie, made a Valentine for Jayna.
When Lindie gave Jayna the Valentine, she said, "Since the paper is shiny, you can actually see that you are so pretty when you look at it!" Jayna said, "Who knew being an Achievement Days' leader could boost your self esteem?!"
While we were in Texas, the kids carried on the tradition of a heart-shaped pizza for Valentine's Day. They even made pink, heart-shaped ice cubes like I used to do! I guess this means I don't need to do this anymore--the kids have it completely under control!
Here comes the snow!
We love having Josh and Elizabeth live with us--they have taken on the job of being our built-in snow shovelers!
Before leaving for Texas, we were able to FINALLY finish our cabinets. I cut, stained, and put polyurethane on the kick plates and molding. Josh helped me install them.
I've been having problems with my eyes for the past two months. After trying topical and oral antibiotics a few times, I finally went to see the eye doctor. He thought some new vitamins I've been taking have caused a chemical reaction that is producing enormous amounts of staff in my eyelids. Is that crazy or what?! I have to following a strict regimen of antibiotics, eyelid scrubs, and heat packs four times a day for awhile. Hopefully this will help. If not, I have to go see an eye lid specialist. Who knew there was such a thing?! The kids thought it would be funny to get a picture of me with my little heat pack on my eyes.
On Friday we had our "C" Date! Dad was in charge. We started off at "Carmike Cinemas." We saw the movie, McFarland USA, which was about "cross country" runners. It was very good.
Dad's original plan was to go to "Chilis" for dinner. But there was an Olive Garden right by the theatre--and we had a free gift card. So Olive Garden was an obvious choice. But, in keeping with the C date, we ordered "chicken" parmesan. And because we had the gift card, we also splurged on dessert--"chocolate" mousse and lemon "cream cake."
Yesterday, Saturday, it started snowing late morning. By Saturday night, most of the wards had cancelled Church for the next day. By Sunday morning, all the wards had cancelled. This is Josh out shoveling Sunday morning--for the fourth time since Saturday afternoon.
Josh and Elizabeth--shoveling for the fifth time!
It's supposed to keep snowing all day. Most schools have already cancelled for tomorrow.
So we are enjoying a wonderful day at home together--full of card games, scotcharoos, Sunday movies, and lots of reading. It's wonderful having days like this occasionally--to slow down, rejuvenate, and enjoy time with family.
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