Last of February + Ben's Birthday Party

Dad and Clara made a new sledding path on Snow Mountain. It was pretty sweet.

Brynn made us the following video when she was bored last Friday night. Enjoy!

While she was filming her video, we were to the bitter end of the Game of Thrones series. It only took us about two years, I think. Dana had watched it originally when it aired up to season six, I think it was. He wanted me to watch it with him so badly he started back at the beginning and together we made it through all eight seasons. I think it was about two in the morning when we finished.

Clara's wonderful unicorn drawing.

More of Brynn's prayer journaling art.

We were so delighted to get a visit from Nanny Jenine last Sunday afternoon. Of course she brought a box of treats for us to enjoy.

Brynn made a Disney-themed countdown chain to note the number of days we have until our Disneyland vacation.

Finishing Clara's Mandalorian puzzle.

Our jackrabbit friends at my office...

They were nowhere to be found the day we had yet another snowstorm last week. Fargo Public kids had already used up all the snow days and make-up days for this year, so the girls both did virtual learning on Wednesday. Somehow I made it to the office and back home again. :-/

The window at Courts was completely covered by snow.

Clara has been helping Dad with this truck project and gets into the small spaces that he can't.

Yesterday we picked up Tessa's Rosa's order in Fessenden for Benjamin's birthday party. It smelled so good during our 30-minute drive to Hurdsfield.

We were so glad to be able to celebrate with Ben for his 11th's birthday! Happy birthday, Benjamin. We love you!

We a fun evening hot tubbing and visiting and then headed out early this morning to try and get ahead of another storm that never materialized anyhow. We stopped at Casey's in Carrington for breakfast burritos.

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theweckerlys said…

I especially love the fruit of the spirit design! And that Disney paper chain! She is so creative. Loved the pics of Clara helping out in the garage. We're so glad you guys were able to come celebrate Ben's birthday and of course our hot tub chats are my fave!

March 6, 2023 at 9:22 AM

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