Valentines

I really haven't been avoiding my blogging.  I sure have neglected my blog (and my faithful readers) but it hasn't all been my part.  Our computer ended up with some nasty viruses and had to have a major overhaul!  Thankfully, it is back up and running quickly and smoothly!!!

There is so much to catch back up on... Maybe I could do like my friend, Alyssa!  It was very impressive to see all the blogging she did in one day?!!  WOW!  Some how, I don't think that will be happening today though! 

Back to Valentines week~

time for hearts

before school pictures are always hard to get..

hearts everywhere...

love these cute buttons on this skirt!

and this sweet smile and more bright hearts!

my 2 sweeties

definitely a sweet one!

 The week ended with the kids having their Valentines Party at school on Friday!  It was a bit of a tough week for Eden.  There were 2 parties that week.  The 100 day school party and then the Valentines Party.  Thankfully, she is coping better and I think a large part of that has been because of our better understanding which has led to us being able to better help her and guide her.   Then, Cade and I left the younger three with Gpa and Gma and we went to Katreese's basketball tournament in Weed and then went on to Redding to have our computer worked on as well as a night to ourselves. 

This was long overdue (once again) for Cade and I but it really did a lot to help me!  We ate at Red Lobster early (like 4 pm) to beat the rush and then checked in early to our motel (which was the right thing to do when it is pouring rain outside!!)  It was very nice!  The next morning, Cade's sister, Jeanie, picked me up from our motel and I ran one of their Frosty Run Races (it was a 5.5 miler) and mingled with those great Redding ladies who have been getting into running!  Since I have only been running for enjoyment (not training) and been on my treadmill a lot, it was a welcome break and very enjoyable!!  The weather was beautiful and overcast (not raining!)!  My time was 41:34 so I was good with that! 

I took this pict after my run back at the motel.

I was seriously wishing I would have gotten the ladies together for a picture!!  Oh, well!  Maybe next time!  Cade and I then headed back on Saturday for Katreese's last game of the season which was part of the tournament.  It was enjoyable and the girls on her team have come SO FAR!!  They pushed so hard that last game and finished well!!!  So proud of them all and of course for my little Katreese.  This is only her first year but she learned a lot and even though she still has to gain more confidence, she did very well!!!

During Katreese's game we got a call from Cade's dad that Bereket had fallen out of his truck door when they were out feeding cows.  Uh, maybe I should clarify!  They were feeding cows and the truck was not moving.  Bear was looking out the window and leaning against the door and his cousin, Slade, opened the door and Bereket fell out on the ground.  He was crying hard and by the time we got to him, he was a mess!!!  Poor little guy!!  I took him to the ER and found he fractured his clavicle!! 

Bereket has had much more pain with this fracture and has been much more vocal about it and when it hurts he gets a bit crabby and demanding.  I think that is a good thing, though!!  (smile)

Sunday morning, after a late night we went to start the Excursion and it wouldn't start.  Cade finally got it started and then after our morning meeting we went to get fuel and when he tried to start it again, it wouldn't start!!!  We were stranded at the cardlock until Mark came down and helped jump it!!!  (It was the starter thankfully and was easily remedied!) 

at the cardlock

I took a selfie!!  Can you believe it?!  Didn't like it very well, either, so I think I'll stick to pictures of my kiddos!!! 

Anyway, that was our crazy weekend!!!