science fair

This is always fun. The ideas are so creative, and the time and effort in each project is pretty impressive.

Friday morning the two grandpas met there first thing in the morning to view the projects.
 

We went later today too, so I could check them out. They leave the display boards up through Sunday afternoon.

Really nice job.

Love, Grandma and Grandpa

the end of basketball

Jay went to the other game, but didn't take any pictures.  It was a back to back game situation. Sounded tiring for the kids, so much running.

This was the last day and they gave out participation awards.

Aww, so nice.

Love, Grandma
 

middle of february

We had this guy on Monday.

He loves doing this, throwing all the board books down the stairs. When he ran out of books and started tossing down heavy toys, that was time to find a new activity.

Oh and this.  We discussed his presence in this room for a few minutes. Then I said, "Come on. Move it."   He looked at me just like that and said, "Noooo. Whhhyyy?"

Oh my goodness.

This is the first snow in weeks, has been a year of dead grass and mud.  But the other night it snowed big heavy flakes, perfect for snowballs and snowmen, so pretty.

Even the garbage cans in the morning light looked special.

Tonight cupcakes were baked for our anniversary party tomorrow.

Ahhhh. Good night.

Love, Val
 

a guy turns fifteen

Took a couple pictures on Saturday, opening gifts.

It was a fine basketball weekend.
 

This last picture is so you, just a big old jump for joy.

Thank you for all the happiness you've brought us.

This whole family is lucky having you.

Happy Birthday to my Sweetie, and hoping the year ahead is wonderful.

We love you so, Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody

sunday

Before the basketball game we bought snacks for the Superbowl and later made our way back home.

At the grocery store there were kids in football jerseys who clearly were bagging groceries as a fundraiser. I didn't notice them at first, but all at once there were little football players all crowding around the cart.

One started in on his publicity speech, and then he paused and said, "I flubbed that," like he was going to begin again.  

I said, "That's okay. Do you want to bag my groceries?" I gave him $5 and pointed over to them.

"Yeah!"

Jay was already starting to bag so I asked him to get out of the way and let these men do their work. He asked what he should do then?  I said, "Stand there and look good."  The cashier laughed.

The kids were working away and asked us who we thought would win the game.  I said, "Taylor Swift!"

"Aww, she's not playing."

"She's good! She can kick and run, bet she can throw a ball."

They shook their heads.

Jay said, "Probably the Packers."

They shook their heads, giggling more and said, "They're not playing either."

They were the cutest baggers in a long time.

And then Jay drove her back to her dorm for the week, and that's the end of Sunday.

Love always, MOM aka Val
 

moving day

These two (pic from Halloween) moved to a bigger place in the same building, so we helped with that a little.   They had it all packed and organized and it wasn't a far move.  It was fun.

Then they took us to Applebee's for supper.  Today we took Tim along and moved the big furniture, and voila.

They have lots of unpacking to do, but there's no rush.  

Tomorrow Kenya has jury duty, so that should be interesting.

Love you both, Mom and Dad
 

the winners

They came in first place, exciting game.  They're scrappy and they play hard.

Way to go!   Love, Grandma and Grandpa