GIRLS NIGHT OUT

 

In March, we had a girls' night out.

Missy, her "bestie," Bean, and I headed out to Panera for a quick dinner before catching a three-hour Faith Center performance of "Prince of Egypt."

Fantastic performance, as usual.

NEW LOOK

 It is one of those things we do every year...taking everyone to the eye dr.

AAAANNNNDD..this year someone needed glasses.

They are used for close-work.

Reading and computer.

So far, so good--they seem to be helping.

DOCUMENTED

I just have to have this documented.

I bought this puzzle probably 18 years ago for Mike.

It was started several times, but we never had space to leave it out to be worked on.

So, it was always put back into the box for another time.  

I believe it was last year that we made a "puzzle board" that could slide under the couch.

Over the winter, two of the boys got on a puzzle kick and completed 8-10 large puzzles.

This one being one of them. 

Yes, if you look closely there are two pieces missing, but I'm glad it isn't more with the amount of times it has been in and out! 

It is now hanging in "Dad's Shed."

By the way, the puzzle boys have hit pause for awhile.  They ran into a puzzle that is challenging them and need a break.  I'm hoping they pick it back up soon.

SKATES

The boys got to try skating for the first time recently.

The girls have gone before..and I didn't sign the 2 youngest up..but the middle 4 went.

2 took to it like naturals right away (they play roller hockey, so I had no doubts) the other two struggled at first but got the hang of it. 

break for lunch

They all want to go back soon!

I skated on ponds when I was younger, never on a rink.

I also haven't been on skates in probably 20 years.

How about you?

HOBBY?

 

I acquired a sourdough starter back at the end of January..this seems to be a thing nowadays?

Anyway, I had been telling Bean to make a starter and then this one kind of "fell into my lap."

I wasn't really prepared, but did a whole bunch of research and reading up on how-to.

After a lot of trial and error..(nothing I made was inedible) I've found a few recipes that we love and we've stuck with.

It is definitely time consuming, but yummy.

We will never go back to "regular" pancakes.

These are AMAZING!!!

First time making bagels and I will definitely make them again.

We've also made delicious chocolate chip cookies.

Well, confession-we now make them every single week.  We like them that much.

We also made cinnamon buns and pretzels.

There is soooo much out there regarding sourdough and so many opinions on the "best" way to do it. 

My loaves aren't perfect, but again nothing has been inedible yet.

Just finding our way one "discard" at a time.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

We quietly celebrated this guy in the beginning of March. 

Happy birthday!

Through thick and thin, you make it all easier.

We love you.

WINTER FORMAL 25

 This year's winter formal was in February at David's Country Inn.

Done by herself::

Surprise Cousin visit for formal!!

How fun!  Bonus was help with hairstyling.

They all had a great time!