Family Fun

 I love the scrabble board---it says it all.

 

Family times are a chance for brother-in-laws to watch some sports.  Cousins to play games. Siblings to share an iPad.  Sisters to chat on the steps.  

 Family time is also sharing new skills like bike riding. And "reading" books.

 Quality grandpa time.

 Dad helping with a project. 

How else could we have seen Eli and Anna's talents!  Not just anyone can dance to toothbrush music! (click below)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3mKsu39nE8&feature=youtu.be

T or T? Crikey

 Still cleaning out boxes in the basement.  This week's find is everything Australian.  Anybody want the booklets above?

 But, we do have some interesting items like the very nice coasters above.

 A book with an accompanying tape.

 A vegemite apron, blue hankie, black wall hanging, Koala tea towel and a small navy blue t-shirt.

Finally we have a 1985 pictorial calendar, two koalas that snap on to a pencil or strap and a poster.  So, speak up on what you or the kids would like (I set some things aside for each because I had 3 of them).

More Parties

After a ride down the road and through a few states, we made it to Texas to celebrate Dave's birthday two more times and Valentine's Day.

 
 The next day, Eli and Anna had Valentine's Parties at school with bags of loot.
 
Then a few days later Jane and Richard came over for dinner, crafts


And, S'mores!

Lunch with Margie

 One of the advantages to visiting Leah in Dallas, is getting to visit old friends.

 My grade school friend Margie and I met for lunch and strolled around the shopping center.  This one had heaters, fire place and arm chairs.

 There was also a dog park and play space for children which included a Texas Maze.  You hardly ever see a Maze in the shape of Missouri. . .

 But, we also enjoyed the blooming flowers--iris. . .

 a rose. . .

 and the most magnificent pansy displays!

Basketball and Birthdays

 While in Kansas City to celebrate several birthdays, we were also able to see a few basketball games!

 It was also an opportunity for a little socializing with the Twenter grandparents---Libby and her friend Jane also played in the bleachers.

 The next day we went to Brett's basketball game which Kyle coached.

 Later that day the Lewis Family came down to help celebrate grandpa's birthday (as well as some cousin shenanigans)