Concert, Ears & Old Friends

I post once a week and quite frankly this week I have been sitting on my fannie in front of the tv watching the Olympics.  I love it!  I knew I was addicted when I found myself getting heavily involved in a curling match!  Seriously, what an awesome time.  I cry daily while I watch the incredible stories of people with WAY more determination than me.  I am so pumped we get to watch for one more week!  When I did pull myself away from the tv we really did have a great week.

Taesha had a jazz band concert.  It as dark and I didn’t have my camera, so I apologize for no photos!  She had a solo during the concert and did GREAT!  She is really talented at the trumpet (and about 12 other instruments)!

Jord decided a few weeks ago she wanted her ears pierced.  I just kept waiting for her to forget, but she did not.  So, I caved and we headed into the mall.  She did great (well mostly)!

The bottom photo was after we were all done!  That fit lasted about one minute but I am so glad I captured it.  Classic Jordan!!

On Saturday Jeff took all 3 kids to ski lessons so I could go to a wedding shower of one of my old friends.  I totally enjoyed the break.  I am so grateful for Jeff and the help he provides.  Jord did have one meltdown prior to lessons but she pulled through and went!

My good friend is getting married and it was so fun to spend time with some of my favorite people whom I don’t make time to see often enough!

Valentine’s Fun!

What a great day.  What a great weekend.  I have come to love Valentine’s day, some people believe its just  societies way of commercializing relationships!  I say… Let the commercialization begin.  Fun parties, sugar cookies, cards and flowers, what’s not to love?   Both Taylor and Jordan had class parties and a school Valentine’s Tea.  I love when the girls bring home their Valentines from school! 

Sweet Jeff was out of town.  On Friday night these were delivered to my house!  We had already had an incredible date the weekend before!  I am totally spoiled.

Jeff is always so thoughtful, even when he’s away.  I am so blessed to be able to spend my life with him.  Seriously, blessed!!!

On Sunday we had everyone over for Valentine’s Dinner.  The kids all got spoiled as usual.

Super Fun Super Bowl

I love the Super bowl.  I love watching with my family and friends.  Several years ago my parents started a “game” we play where we guess points scored and can win prizes each quarter of the game.  It is so fun and because none of us are competitive (NOT) it makes the game so much fun.  Jeff made our score predictions and we won 2 of 5 times!  Way to go!!  I didn’t get very many photos but here are a few.

How cute is Ryker? He is growing up so fast and SOOO much fun to be around.  Anders of course is always so fun!

Even with all the prizes, yummy food and great company my favorite part of the event was Kim.  As most of you know she often can’t control her impulses and we will be at the mall, at the musical, at a restaurant, at a sporting event and see this….

Yes, once a cheerleader always a cheerleader.  She still remembers EVERYTHING!  It always makes me laugh so hard.  Check out Lance in the background of the photo on the right!!  Even funnier check out Shea in the photo on the right, he is totally used to this behavior!!!

We skipped skiing this weekend and relaxed a little.  Taylor wanted to make breakfast as a requirement for her Faith in God award to make a meal..  She did such a great job.  Then we went ice skating.

At the ice skating arena they have what they call “ice walkers.”  They help stabilize the little kids so they can skate on their own.  Look at Jordan, can you say Fern?