February 2, 2015 - Snow!

After a lot of unseasonably warm weather, the boys were 

very excited to finally have snow to play in.

January 24, 2015 - Cardinal Time

On my saddest days when I'm missing my dad, 

it's pretty common for a cardinal to appear.  

It always makes me feel better.

Fast Testing - January 21

I got to volunteer at school to help during FAST tests.  These little kiddos make me smile.  

After the testing got done, I ran over and picked Sammy up from school.  He had to get two tiny fillings.  I was amazed -- and so was our dentist -- at how well he did.  

After a big day, the boys got to go hang out with my friend Emily for a few hours while I had a much needed break with friends seeing Ballroom with a Twist.  

It was a fun show, and Emily kept me posted on all the fun she and the boys were having without me.  Henry even scored a new pair of pants. 

 Can't beat that.

Dance Camp 2015 - January 16th

While I was in Des Moines, Henry pretty much signed himself up for dance camp.  I had asked Dave if Henry wanted to go, but I never heard back.  The next morning Henry informed Dave he HAD to return that form today.  So Dave wrote a check and Henry was officially signed up.  

Instead of going to church after school, Henry and some friends got to stay at school all week and practice their dance.  They then performed at the half-time of the varsity boys basketball game Friday night.

Sam was VERY excited to watch his brother perform.

Henry and the other boys did a great job!   I totally got teary.  Who knew I'd need Kleenex for Dance Camp.  Ha!

These boys are growing up WAY too fast.

Spock - January 15th

Henry loves to draw.  He drew a picture of Spock today in art class.  Spock came in for a picture with the art he inspired.  He was thrilled, as you can tell.

Robe Model - January 10th

Sam really likes the robe I got for Christmas.  This boy cracks me up.

Breakfast and Bulls - January 9th

I was scheduled in Audubon Friday morning, so I decided to stay in Ankeny to minimize drive time   I met up with Mom, Linc, and Dani for breakfast before I had to head out.

 

After work, I stopped to visit Albert the Bull because I knew Linc would be impressed by this giant creature.

Freezing your tail off to take a selfie with Albert the Bull to impress your two-year-old nephew, that's love.