~Seven Brides For Seven Brothers

We went to the Hight School Drama

Presentation tonight of

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

They all did such a great job.  It wasn't

Broadway, but it was still a great play

with hard working students having fun.

~Update

Trying to pick the color for the family room, kitchen and

dining room.  It is safe to say these three...

LOST!

Now to start again.

~Sick Days

Poor Raychel has been to the Doctor three

times in three weeks.  She  had a bad cold,

a sinus infection, now not just the sinus

infection but a serious sinus infection with

major blockage in her ears.  Poor girl is

miserable.  I sure hope this new prescription

starts working fast!

~Country Life

The new and old.

A new bright red barn. 

I love the way

barns look so big,

bright and welcoming. 

It's the country life.

Then just down the road is an old

worn out farm home. I can't help

wondering what is the

story behind the home.

Who lived there?

Where are they now?

 How long did they live there?

How many lived in small home?

Why did they leave?

How did they leave?

What will happen to the old home now?

~Winter Trees

Today after I dropped the girls off at school I wasn't ready to go home.

It was a warm day considering the time of year, so I headed over to walk

around the pond.  It was so peaceful.  The only sound were the two geese

crossing the ice.  They were having their won conversation and didn't even

notice where I was. The trees are so bare and scary looking against the

overcast sky.  It was a perfect day to take pictures and think.

~CHSSA Solo and Ensemble Festival Practice

Hannah talked Raychel into doing the Ensemble Festival this year.

I am so glad.  I have wanted her to do this for the past few years but she

was afraid to do it alone and didn't know who to do it with her.  She wasn't

sure what the judges would say and didn't want to be alone if they said

she wasn't good enough.  These two girls are equally matched.  They

will do amazing together, they practice every chance they get, whether at

home or when they come in after lunch.

 They want to do well.

~Homework

I think Jolene is ready for Spring Break...

no more homework!

~Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!

We had to do the heart hair do again this year.  One day

she will tell me she is to old for it so until then I will

take advantage of today.
I found a new recipe for a Cherry Chocolate pie, it

turned out pretty good, but not a keeper for us.

The girls enjoyed today with a school dance and

friends over for the nights so we will celebrate

tomorrow night with a movie and dinner.

~Roses

Valentine's Day is tomorrow but Ward came home with a beautiful

bouquet of roses today.  When I asked him why he said so I could

surprise you today and you can enjoy them tomorrow. 

The colors are so beautiful. 

I love this man. 

He makes me so happy!

~Tired

Raychel came home from school today with a headache and just not

feeling well.  She ended up falling asleep instead of finishing her

homework.  I love how Ella joined in on the nap.

~Mother/Daughter

Jolene wasn't feeling well today and ended up staying

home from school.  I took full advantage of

all the snuggle time we had.

~Sleep Over

2 + 2 = Fun!

When these 4 get together the laughter is nonstop!

They laughed, giggled, made pizza, ate most of the cheese, made

brownies, played wii dance, more laughter, jokes, teasing, tattling,

and of course, great memories were made.

~Rifle Falls

What a cold great day.  I took the girls and two  friends to

Rifle Falls.  The Falls are so beautiful when they are frozen. 

There was so much to explore even with the snow covering.

We wondered around for a couple of hours hiking around and

enjoying the cold.  By the time we got done exploring we

were frozen.  Once we got home we heated up with

hot chocolate and marshmallows.