Our new cat Lucy has adjusted to living with us quite well. She likes us all but especially loves Sarah.
When we have fires in the stove she has been laying close by to soak up some of the warmth.
When any of us sat at our booth table to do schoolwork or other computer work, the cat thought she needed to be right there to "help", or take a nap...
During the cold snap, Jessee (our dog) came inside and she and Lucy sort of got to know each other. Jessee displayed great patience and self-control as the cat would walk/run/slink past her, sometimes hissing at her and cat growling at her. I do believe if Jessee could roll her eyes, and say "give me a break, cat", she would have. After spending 4-5 days inside with us and the cat, Jesse was especially ready to get back to her normal self and outside dog life.
Our family watches the Super Bowl together every year. I make some appetizers and desserts for us all to enjoy, and Eric draws up our "Squares Chart". Then we each select 10 squares and hope we win a fun prize at the end of one of the 4 quarters. This year's Super Bowl did not end up with a Chiefs win like we all wanted it to, but we had fun watching together.
First quarter winner, Phoebe, Second quarter winner, Eric. Third and fourth quarter winner, Stacee. Go me!
We had some freezing cold weather and snow in February. It was cold enough that the kids had a few "remote snow days". Our school was cancelled, but they had to log online for a class meeting and complete some home assignments and turn them in when they returned to school.
The super cold days kept us inside doing schoolwork, watching some movies, and playing some games.
We haven't ever done a big Valentines celebration, but each year we get our kids a little something. This year it was a little candy.
Sarah practiced and played basketball with a few of her friends.
I ran into one of my lifelong best friends, Brian, while watching our kids play basketball. He always makes me smile and it's wonderful to see him and his family, even if it's brief.
