February Happenings

Jessa got to still be with her team even though she didn't get to play.  It wasn't the same, but it was still something and glad she got to hang out with her friends still. They had a good season.  Sad that we didn't get to see Jessa play at all.  Hopefully she can come back strong next season.

 

Lucas got his first Valentine from Hope our neighbor.  He said that they have been in love for 3 years!!  That's a long time for someone who is only 7 years old.  They kept giving each other valentines through out the day.  It was the cutest.  She broke up with him a few months later because she likes someone else.  Lucas was heart broken.  Poor guy!

I had to document the second time that I got to go to Michael with him to work.  I guess this is proof that he actually does some work!  And apparently he's pretty good at it.

Jayla is always doing parties and she set up a Galantines Dinner for her friends.  She did a good job decorating.  She is good to take that on and I have lots of memories of her doing this for her siblings. 

Had to document how Kellan wanted a perm so bad and for a few months before his hair was long enough to perm he would use my hot rollers.  This one is for his posterity. LOL

Quinton and Lucas at the Stake primary activity. It was so cute with a Candy 

Land theme

I was wondering where all my cups had gone to.  We never had enough until I went down to Jessa's room.  I should have known.

Jessa got her drivers license only to get in a pretty bad wreck 3 months later.  She is ok, but its going to be costly for us for the next 3 years.  Hoping none of our other kids get in a wreck.

 

Quinton's 10th Birthday

 The sweetest boy ever who still tells me that he loves me ad that I'm beautiful and that he misses me.  Still my little sweetheart and ham.  His younger brother idolizes him and wants to be just like him!  He brings me so much joy!  Life would not be nearly as rich without him.  I can't believe I get to be his momma!  I'm so lucky!  I will miss him when he grows up and moves out.

Quadaline

 Michael was invited to go to the Marshall Islands to see what the military does there.  He was offered a job and we were considering it for awhile.  It was very tempting after we saw the pictures.  I think it would be an amazing place to live for a few years.  All the old Japanese buildings were very interesting to see and Michael got to see a lot of sea life.  It was so beautiful to see empty beaches stretching out so far.  It was so beautiful!  Nobody drives cars there.  There is no point because the island isn't big enough.  Some of the people who work there commute by boat to get to the base.  Michael said he saw undisturbed beaches and lots of sting rays, nurse sharks, and went snorkeling to the sunken WWII ships.  For gym class the kids all went

Black History Event

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Happy Black History month!  I was able to help put together this event for youth and the community.  It was a lot of work and a lot of meetings over months of preparation.  It went well.  We had food from local Black owned businesses and invited youth with start up companies.  We featured Michelle Pace and her beautiful artwork.  It was a lot of fun!

 

More February Happenings With Cousins

 

I Love this group of cousins.  They have so much fun together!  I  love that they love hanging out with each other.  They got together for a cousin sleepover.

Having the cousins over for a Sunday dinner and walk.  These kids get along so well.

Glad we get to live by these two!  They make things so much fun.

Lucas really likes his daddy.  He is always hugging him goodbye in the morning.  It is the best.  I hope he never grows out of this.

I started work at Primary Children's Hospital.  I worked there for almost 3 months before I had to quit.  It was too much for our family right now with Michael traveling.  I loved every minute of it.  It  was so fun, but the kids and Michael were having a hard time with it.  Sadly it wasn't doable long term.

Kellan played junior jazz this season.  He had fun.  

Mikey did great with his basketball team!  He set some great screens for his team and made a three pointer.  He had a blast and had a really good team.  They won almost every game.

Some day I will make cornbread and there won't be a piece taken out of the middle!

Kellan soliciting help from Lucas to get his lower back pains.  This is the best when they support each other.  That part of parenthood is so much fun!  LOL!