What's New?

Dot and Deer have been learning a new skill - making bead rings. They have turned out so cute and are fun to wear.

We've been watching the Olympics - especially the skating. Way to go! Sasha Cohen!! She had an awesome performance last night and is now in first place for the short program. I can't wait to see the long program. I feel nervous for her.

Because of watching the Olympics which is typically over about 10:30 we have all been sleeping in! Dessert slept in until 11:15 the other day. Kinda switching our schedule around a little but makes it nice for evening activities because the kids are still awake and not exhausted. I can't wake them up early or I'm sure we'd have to deal with the "sick" thing. The Sleep factor is a medical fact! Got it documented on Creation Moments. :-) I know it's not a cure-all but sounds good when one is tired and wants to sleep in. :-)

Last night we went to a couple of basketball games at the Christian School near here. The kids had a blast and both games were so close! We won one and lost one. I think Duke and Dessert mostly liked the food stand. :-) Deer got to play a short scrimmage during half-time of the girl's game. She was a little at lost of what to do - she is still new to the basketball thing - but she got out there!! :-) Drum and Dime got to play a short scrimmage during half-time of the boy's game. They both got a chance to make a shot (no score) and had a blast hustling!! Was so fun to see them out there. A totally new experience for the three and me. :-)

Papa W was a hoot as all the hollering bothered his one good ear!! I couldn't believe it. Here is a gentleman deaf in one ear and the hollering is bothering him. He said at times even his deaf ear hurt!! I guess they aren't used to so much noise at their house. :-) We'll have to send up ALL the grandkids more often.

Dessert was a hoot himself the other day. We had stopped at Gpa & Gma K's house and Papa wasn't there so Dessert asked Gma where her Dad was? :-) Yep, my mom still does look young. :-)

We had company Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday. We have had a blast and feel like social lites. I love having people over. We are having a quiet day at home today. Except Dot, she has ballet. Then Awana tonight.

Dot starts up preparation for her last speech tournament in March. She enjoyed the total break for a week or so. She's enjoyed catching up on some computer and reading time.

Uncle J's coming home for a long weekend in March!! We are all looking forward to seeing him!

Only a little over 5 weeks til P & D's baby boy is due!!!!! Yeah!!!!! I can't wait to hold him....

This weekend is Drum & Dime's Awana Derby. They have been working hard on their cars. I will publish a finished picture when they are done. Deer is working on hers for her Derby in March.

The girls will miss seeing them race as they will be on their way to WI for a Girl's Stampin' Weekend!! We are looking so forward to going! I'm getting a kick out of thinking of Dunk doing the Awana Derby and Church by himself with 4 boys. :-) I hope no one gets lost... :-) Don't worry - Gma & Gpa W will be keeping him and the kids in line - translate that to making sure Dessert is not lost. :-)

We got our taxes done!!! Na-na-na-na-na-na! :-)

Found out today that every hair follicle produces hair for 2-5 years than rests for 4-6 months. As humans grow older the resting time gets longer. So the reason some people are bald when they are older is because the hair spends more time resting than it used to. Wake up, Hair!!