march? where did you go?

Where did the whole month go?   Julia was wishing so much to do something fun the end of last week, so we went to The Fieldhouse.

We met Alicia and her mom and sister-in-law there and had a good time.  Good thing too--this was the last open play Fieldhouse day until next winter.

When p.j. arrived in the morning, and jumped onto her Grandpa's pillow for Curious George like we usually do, I told her, "We can't roll around and watch cartoons all morning. We have to get ready because we're going to meet  b.g. at a place with BOUNCERS." 

Her eyes flew open and she hugged me around the neck, then RAN to get dressed and wake up the kids.

This is blurry, but it's included to display the magnificence of the array of bouncers.

This had me giggling and snickering once again:  On the side is a sign explaining use of a Bounce House, and it includes the warning, "No Pets.  No Silly String."

That is so random.  Who goes around with Silly String? (Who would take a dog in there?)  So then anything not expressly forbidden is okay?   Like a beer?  Or spray cheese?

Something to think about.

 These pictures were taken by Lydia.  She does this at occasions I cannot attend due to scheduling conflicts.  She takes pictures so I don't miss everything.

She always gets a few of the food.  (She knows me.)  Plus it was Barb doing the cooking.  Nobody has ever left hungry.

Here's one of the melty, mushy yard.

 And some wandering grandbabies:

Sweetie:

 Some girls I love:

 The occasion was this:  Our niece, born just a week after James, had her Confirmation.   She was a beautiful kid, is still beautiful, almost grown up.

There was a party and a feast and all the family who haven't seen each other since Christmas were there, and it was a great time.

Many blessings on your Confirmation, Sweetheart.  You know how much we love you.

love forever,  Aunt Val and Everybody