Day 2804 | Birthday Run-Down

What a wonderful weekend filled with lots of birthday love and family togetherness. A few highlights include:

• Thrift shopping

• Movie theater popcorn

• Snacky dinner

• Reading time

• Cross country skiing

• Pinballing

• French fries eating

• Movie time

• Board gaming

• Our first salt cave experience

• A sauna session

• And even a birthday massage (but that was just me)

Thank goodness for the long weekend so we could fit all of this in.

We appreciate all the texts, calls, messages, and happy thoughts people sent our way over the last few days. We are lucky indeed.

Day 2803 | Happy Valentine’s Day

What a random (but fun!) holiday.

Day 2802 | Swimming!

Swimming season is back and, I have to say, I’m pretty excited about it. I like the warmth and humidity of the pool cheering area. I like watching Chase do something I could never do. And I like how hard he has to work at it.

Day 2801 | Middle School Prep

We were at the middle school for Robbe tonight. Oh, the excitement!! Band prep starts early around here and Robbe is ready for it.

More friends did show up. We were just early. :)

Day 2800 | Variety Show

For the first time ever, I’m not doing a team update on the “00” tick-over to 2800. I don’t have a current full family photo to use and this week is just too bonkers to pull something together. Instead, I’m giving myself some grace and posting about some of the fun daily activities until I can get my team post together. You don’t mind, right?

These sweet photos are from the 4-H variety show at a local senior living center. It’s one of my favorite 4-H activities of the year and this one was no exception. The boys both played piano and enjoyed sweets afterward. Not bad for a weeknight!

Day 2799 | Sharing is Caring

These two. They’re good friends.

Day 2798 | Fireside Snuggles

Another day, another cat snuggling photo. This time, the cat’s sleeping in a bag! Can you believe the craziness over here?

Day 2797 | Book Launch

We got to celebrate the new book of one of our a favorite people! I’m beyond excited to bust into A Forty Year Kiss. I’ve heard it’s the perfect pre-Valentine’s Day read.

Happy reading!

Day 2796 | Wacky Winter Dance

Robbe and I had a great time at his school’s Wacky Winter Dance last night. Fun times with good friends. Nothing better!

Day 2795 | Cats and Donuts

Nothing to see here.

Day 2794 | Battleship Victor

This guy smoked me at Battleship this morning. He only had two non-hits! A bit of luck and some skill made for a quick game.

Day 2793 | Winter at the Lake

Another beautiful winter weekend at the lake. The temps were warmer than they have been so we managed cross country skiing AND ice skating. Lots of relaxing by the fire, reading, and hot tubbing, too.

Now if only the days would go by a bit more slowly.

Day 2792 | Basketball is Back

This guy is back shooting hoops this winter. Tuesday evenings are now basketball evenings. We’re settling into bleacher life just fine.

Day 2791 | Thankful for Sunshine

When it’s -22 outside, everyone needs to soak in the warmth however they can. Thank goodness for sunny days.

Day 2790 | Sledding

One thing I’ve learned about winter in Wisconsin: you never know when the snow and temperature will cooperate. For that reason, we snuck out in the 35 minutes we had between school and piano lessons to hit the hill. And we found a good one, too.

Day 2789 | Making Valentines

We led a Valentine’s Day craft for our 4-H club this week. I made these woven heart baskets when I was a kid so I decided to share the project with the next generation. We made a whole bunch of them to share with the seniors living at the apartment complex where we’ll perform a variety show in February. So fun, right?

Day 2788 | Shooting Sports

After almost two years, Chase is back for another round of 4-H Shooting Sports. Not to be left out, Robbe will be joining for the second session to learn archery. One of the most off-brand activities we do, for sure, but it only meets once/week and we don’t need to buy special gear for it. Count us in!

Day 2787 | Snow!

A lovely weekend at the lake turned into a winter wonderland with the first real snowfall of the season. In my opinion, there are few things more beautiful than fresh, crisp snow. And the rosy cheeks from wintery air makes it even better.

Day 2786 | Cat Sling

I received this cat sling for Christmas and I can tell it’s going to be my new favorite thing. Marvel loves to snuggle but most of my life is consumed by activities that require me to move around or at least have two hands. Enter: the cat sling!

Today was the first successful sleeping session. And it was a total dream. See what I did there?

Day 2785 | Hot Off the Presses

Look at these two making the local paper! They’re famous! Thanks to our sweet newspaper delivery person for a great article. :)

Here’s the link to the full article. Enjoy!