Ben's Birthday + end of February/into March

Clara and I took a different route on a walk down to the river...only to be informed by Dana that we were trespassing on private property. Oopsies.

Brynn went to Clay Your Way with one of her friends and painted a bowl that turned out really cute.

Brynn decorated a sugar cookie for Clara.

It's been so nice lately!

Running errands with Dad.

...which apparently included a trip to DQ. ;-)

Hubert got a kitty and he is so cute!

We had our first storm day of the winter. Darrel was able to bring Adria over and the girls played and did some shoveling.

We celebrated Benjamin's 12th birthday! Happiest of birthdays, Ben! We love you!

Hot tubbin. 💜

Photo by Brynn. We've had some beautiful sunrises and sunsets recently.

Clara bought Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. Thanks to auntie Tessa for introducing us to it!

Clara with her friends Cora and Violet and their mom. They invite Clara along to the crafternoons at the library sometimes (which is on Monday afternoons).

Our friends, Alex and Kaily, invited us all to a Force game on Friday night. We had great seats and the Force ended up winning; it was a good game and a fun time.

Clara had Cora and Violet over for a sleepover last night, after the girls' dad took them to Kung Fu Panda 4 in the theater.

Baking cookies tonight to kick start their week-long spring break.

Comments

theweckerlys said…

Ooo, I love how Brynn's bowl turned out. That is a great pic of Clara going through the water on her four wheeler :) You got some great pics at Ben's birthday; thanks again for joining us! I'm glad you guys are enjoying Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza!

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