Life has felt busy and hectic lately.
That's not to say we don't have an occasional reprieve.
Here's a quick recap of a few of those:
March 8th
I went with a fun group of ladies from my ward to a dinner theater in Boulder.
I laughed a lot. It's true, laughter is {some of} the best medicine.
Bill, Lex, and Emmett went to see Captain Marvel that night. Bill had said a prayer that M would be good and let them enjoy the show... and they literally beheld a miracle as he fell asleep on the way, slept through the previews, woke up briefly just at the movie was about to begin {eek!}, but then promptly fell back asleep. Yay! Movie success for Bill and Lex (and a nice dad/daughter reprieve).
March 9th
We decided to change our office-turned-sitting-room BACK into an office. Hah. My friend Vernet had done a wood wall in her basement, so I thought it would make a great addition to our office transformation. Billy-my-hero did a bang-up job while also watching M so Lex, Mar and I could attend Stake Women's Conference, which included dinner and some great speakers/messages.
March 12th
Another regular day at the office, but Bill and I decided we needed to celebrate #31 by going out to dinner. We decided to try the fun little restaurant called Manna located inside our local hospital. (Yes, I said HOSPITAL. Fitting for us elderly folks haha.)
The company was THE BEST, the food was yummy, and it's literally 5 minutes from home, which was perfect for a quick little getaway.
We got home in time to snuggle in and wait for the bomb cyclone the next day.
The school district called a snow day nice and early, so we knew we got to sleep in and have a reprieve from early-rising for seminary. Woot woot!
March 13th
No seminary. No work (for me or Mar -- Bill worked from home).
Jammies ALL. DAY. LONG.
Jammies ALL. DAY. LONG.
The biggest bummer about the snow day was that Mar had a choir concert that evening with a big solo part, and because school was cancelled, ALL school activities were cancelled. We were hoping her choir teachers would reschedule the concert, but they sent an email out saying that there just wasn't an available day. Hmmmm. I'll keep my thoughts about that to myself.
We called and wished a happy Birthday to Britt, and I worked diligently on an Insta story (one of my first) -- our internet was terrible that day, so I'm not sure Britt even saw it until the next day.
(I'm still a little impressed with my Insta skills hahahaha)
We love you, Britt!
March 14th was a school snow day also (= no seminary again), but Bill and I went into work that day.
March 15th
Mar and a couple of her friends had tried out to sing at graduation, and she was informed that they were one of the three groups selected to perform. Her high school holds graduation at RED ROCKS -- an amazing venue here in Denver (the Tabernacle Choir has performed there).
MAR GETS TO SING {ON STAGE}
AT RED ROCKS.
We thought it was awesome enough to celebrate (plus Lex and Emmett had cabin fever from staying in the house for three solid days haha), so we headed to dinner right after Mar got home from work.
Mar's choice = Cheesecake Factory.
March 17th
Warm enough for a walk to the park around the corner from Gigi and Little Billy's house.
The play area was surprisingly still snow-covered, but V and M had a great time anyway.
March 19th
Since we were stuck at home for Mar's LAST Spring Break (thanks to my lovely part-time job... for a CPA office... and it's "busy season"), we decided to take Mar back to that awesome Dolby theater in CoSprings to see Captain Marvel.
It. Was. Awesome.
March 23rd
Bill suggested the girls and I get out for a bit... and offered to watch Emmett.
I think it was a welcome baby-free reprieve for Lex, and Mar is ALWAYS up for dinner out.
We had all been trying to eat healthy all week... and perhaps had a moment of weakness as we decided to try The Shake Shack. Lex had mentioned she wanted to go there before her big move to AL, so we decided to check that off her list. It was yummy.
We did a little shopping at the outlets before heading home to find Little Billy and M chillaxing and enjoying a little March Madness...and that doesn't only refer to the basketball games going on haha.
Here's a little update from today on Jase and Lex's house:
Things are getting exciting!
I'm trying to gear up for another busy week (no snow days in the foreseeable future) of early seminary, part-time jobbing, and a few haircuts thrown in. We are looking forward to our girls trip coming up in a couple of weeks... I'm sure another brief reprieve will be needed by then!
