missing the warmth

Today I'm missing the warmth of St. Croix...fondly remembering this:

body pump

Recently, I referred a friend to Anytime Fitness and she decided that she was going to go to Bodypump classes. I have been going with her and I now have a new favorite way to exercise! A combination of cardio and strength building...we shall see how long I'm in love, but I'm planning on going at least 3 days per week. I don't want to abandon my other routine, but I've only been back once since starting body pump ;)

super bowl fun!

On Sunday night, our friends Jenny and Garth hosted their annual Super Bowl party. We had a blast. It was fun to watch Lady Gaga sing the National Anthem and to hear Coldplay with Chris Martin, Beyonce and Bruno Mars perform many songs for Superbowl L.

one act

the cast of the Mountain Lake production at the Section 2A One Act play had the audience spell bound. Unfortunately, another school had the same effect and took away top honors at the festival. The three kids and I attended and we all were impressed. When K heard of the 2nd place honors, she said "Well who won? They must have been really great".

We are proud of you Liana Marie and all the cast of "The Middle of Yesterday"

sledding party

Friday after school, the kids and I headed to Hoffman park for a short little sledding excursion with RFPME. It was magical. I wish I could post some beautiful photos that were posted, but it seems they have all been taken down. Oh well.

O was pretty bummed out that we had to hit the road.

first night

So, I am going to check shortly if the sleepover is going as well as promised...O realized he was no longer going to be sleeping in his sister's room and declared that he needed to sleep on the trundle tonight.

Here are photos of the setup:

together in K's bed

how the room looks normally

trundle out and brother in

turning down the covers

bedside table and peace night light

all tucked in

Brad's super cool ceiling

another picture of normal

coming together!

Bed frame, trundle and mattress are downstairs. I want to get a new mattress pad before we put the trundle under her bed. I'm wondering if tomorrow night will be opening night? FUN!

2 hours late

This morning, our school was 2 hours late because of the plentiful snow that fell here in town and out in the country. I spent the day doing reading assessments and the kids had a wonderful time playing in the new powdery snow. I heard many tales of great tunnel building on the playground.

3 hours early

and the snow came down. Our school dismissed three hours early yesterday. I managed to get home and take a nice nap, make coffee cake and go to bed at about 9pm. Delightful!

one act play

Mountain Lake one act play is headed to the next level. Here is a message from my Momma:

Yesterday Dad and I attended the One-Act play competition in MLHS auditorium.  There were 6 schools competing in the sub-section and the MLHS's play was chosen #1.  The title was "The Middle of Yesterday" about an Alzheimer patient.  Liana played the nurse.  Sam Grev was the patient.  They will be competing in Jordan HS next Saturday at the sections. 

Here is the cast photo:

winter formal

My brother was recently tagged on some photos. At first glance, I didn't know who it was being tagged. Then I realized it was my beautiful niece Abby Rae. She usually wears glasses and has her hair in a pony tail. Now she looks all grown up at 15!