our "winter" has been wonderful! The weather has been tolerable, and we have been taking advantage of all the fun that is available in the winter. The Withers Family went fishing, Livia completed her first (and most likely not last) middle school musical, we went to the movies, celebrated Valentine's Day, and visited friends.
We are looking forward to spring, especially with the teasing temperatures lately. We say, "Bring it on!"
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SALMON FISHING
Our friends, Paul and Owen, joined us for some "indoor" salmon fishing at the end of January. It was a first for Paul and Owen, and I am happy to report that everyone caught a fish!
grandpa mike with his girls
livia fishing with grandpa
owen fishing from the pond
everyone was a winner!
sophia even caught a tagged fish, so she won an ice fishing rod.
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MADAGASCAR, JR. the MUSICAL
Livia tried out for the middle school musical and was cast as a Lioness and Lynn the Lemur. She had a spectacular time, and has been bit by the acting bug!
(livia was on the front page of the local newspaper - she is in the pink shirt)
opening night!
livia, emily, & macy
livia & alia
madelyn & livia
(aka: liv & maddy)
proud family!
livia's fan club -
elana, kaytlin, laurie, paul, owen, & hattie
they all surprised livia at her final performance!
livia's celebratory cake...
too bad that daddy already ate one piece before we could take a picture!
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ICE SKATING PICTURES
the girls had their ice skating pictures for their upcoming show - Skating through the USA
sophia is "New Orleans" and livia is "Texas"
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FAMILY FUN
fun at the big thrill factory
the lego batman movie
in comfy seats!
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SURPRISES
a past parent of mine brought me a newspaper clipping to church to share...
a friend and colleague of mine surprised me with my favorite cupcake...
what a day!
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BREAKFAST SURPRISE
the girls surprised us and made us breakfast. they even set a "fancy" table for us.
awww....
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VALENTINE'S DAY
breakfast for my LOVEly girls
sophia ready for her party at school
bobby made us homemade chocolate dipped strawberries, banana cream supreme (our favorite), and bought a ton of goodies! we are spoiled!
a gift for the girls
to mrs. witters...made me smile!
flowers from my best friend
these straws make drinking water so much more fun!
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MORE VALENTINE'S FUN
bobby and i celebrated valentine's day a little later this year. The girls stayed overnight so bobby and i could have some kid-free fun! we stopped off for drinks, enjoyed the home and patio show, played some mini golf at "can can wonderland", and ended the evening with some prime rib. It was a great day to be with my best friend!
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Wow! Now that February is through...what are we going to do next? :)
