Dye The Eggs

So many things happen even though we are miles apart. Usually we would all dye eggs together. We are missing some so they called in. Holidays with a distance are not easy!

Learning About Mixed Drinks

Beautiful table and benches to use enable us to move on to new activities. We decided that as long as no one was ill and we had another kiddo turning 21 within days, we would take the opportunity of a lock down to sample different mixed drinks. I was pregnant when I turned 21 and never really drank at all. I tolerate a beer every now and again but I don't enjoy it. I wanted to learn about he mixed drinks. I hate not knowing what something is when I am looking at a drink menu in a restaurant. It isn't like the 16 year old waitress can tell me which one is fruity and which one is sour. We are now learning. 

Sugar even made a chart to help us keep track of what we liked and what we didn't like. The younger ones are trying them without alcohol.

I am learning a lot. We are also learning that the extra things that are in recipes are what really make the drinks. having a lemon makes it taste better, etc. How are you spending your Covid Lockdown time?

Shower Prep is Full of Surprises.

 The dogs are ready. Thank you Adorable and Beautiful for always filling my camera roll with your pup pictures.

I walked into the room to see this. My heart sore. Twin Beautiful is the youngest, she has never had this bonding time with an unborn baby. I love all the teaching and learning that is happening with sisters in this picture.

J and I then headed to the store with or shopping list.  We had plans for big chicken wing dinner but needed supplies for the party the next day. While we were at the store we got a huge surprise. The T family arrived to attend the shower, and actually help like they always do. Larry even helped us prepare dinner.

We are beyond blessed to have the T family as our friends. They go out of their way to constantly love on us. They are part of the family and are always there for the big events. They decided to visit at the very last minute because the kids schools had closed so their trip to Dallas turned into a trip all the way to St. Louis.

So many schools are closing, I can't even think about all those things. We heard from Mary and SLU has closed for a few weeks so we would go get her when she returned. The kids would all be doing online schooling for their college classes. This was all for two weeks. But we idon'thave time tot talk about his because we are preparing for a party and thrilled that Larry, Kat and Troy used the school closings as an opportunity to visit. For now we feast and then prepare for the shower.

I added a ton of pictures because they all show the people I love. I missed Bear. The girls were all here. Their boy friends were there to help, or to eat ( not sure which). We did a huge family rosary at the end of the day to include The T family and the extra friends. You can't get better than that! We prayed for the "storm" that we all could feel was coming but no one could identitfy. We prayed for our health and we prayed for all those that would be effected by the Wuhan Virus. We prayed for those whose schools, especially the colleges that had closed or kicked the students out for the next few weeks. We prayed for those that were not with us, namely Bear and Mary. We prayed for that Grand Baby that got us all together today! 

Happy New Year!

I was feeling icky, with a cold so I stayed home in bed all day. J and the kids had spent the day ice skating. He was exhausted and so were a few others. I was a small percentage of them that stayed awake to cheer in the new year. Sugar, Possible, (and even Bear) were gone to SEEK. It was only a few of them celebrating. I emerged from bed to take a few pictures!

Adorable - Goobers

Time to celebrate, big time! Happy New Year. May the year of 2020 be full of excitement, love and health!  ( . . .  and a precious new grand baby!)

Happy New Year!

Christmas Day Fun

Being back in St. Louis means Christmas day is a little busy with visiting extended family. 

Heading to TX and Stopping in OKC

Another trip with J. We were psyched to join dad for this one. We are headed to Texas. Jumba and the twins couldn't wait to go and Bagel agreed to join us as well. 

I always try to grab a car photo as we drive away while we pray for our safety on the road and for those we left behind.  Bagel and Jumba hide for the picture but they were there.

We stopped in OKC for the first night and met up with Bear for dinner.