How many years have you been married?

Extra school activities filled the end of this past week. The whole family spent Thursday night celebrating the learning process at my school. After Leah performed some songs in different languages, we toured classrooms and tried our luck at the Spanish cake walk. All 3 girls won! Toward the end of the week we visited the local art gallery where Leah's wild thing has been on display. Topping off the extracurricular activities was a Griffins game last night. It was entertaining to watch the area mascots play hockey during the 2nd intermission. While all of these activities were enjoyable, the highlight of the week was today when Tim and I celebrated 12 years of marriage.

Is it really spring?

It is hard to believe with a gentle covering of white on the ground that yesterday was the first day of spring. Despite the snow Leah and I attended a spring Girls Day Out at the church we have been attending. We had a great time going from craft station, to exercise station, to fashion station. The most important thing we learned, however, is that who a person is on the inside is what counts. What a fun mother/daughter event!

How is our child doing in school?

I wish that I could erase this week and start over, but unfortunately that is impossible. The last 7 days have consumed me with sickness and sadness and the only highlight of the week was when I attended Elizabeth's preschool conference. It was very uplifting to hear how well she is doing both socially and academically. Her teacher raved about her abilities and insisted that she enroll in kindergarten next year despite having a late birthday. I am so proud of her!

Would you consider yourself creative?

Parent-teacher conferences were held at school this week Tuesday and Thursday making it another busy 7 days for our family. Tim and I attended Leah's conference on Thursday afternoon. According to her teacher she is a true leader (his "saving grace") and is excelling academically. It was wonderful to hear that she is doing so well! While being stuck inside with a short stint of the flu, Leah put her creative mind to work concocting a bed for her doll out of scrapbook paper. This morning both girls got their hair trimmed and Leah decided to have some bangs cut. After that we did some spring clothes shopping before making another trip to the bowling alley in the afternoon. We all enjoyed being creative during a crazy bowl game with Tim's extended family.

Are you a polka dot fan?

It was another busy week for our family. Elizabeth went bowling with her preschool class on Wednesday and posted the highest score in her lane. On Friday the whole family went ice skating at the Edge. It was the first time ever skating for both girls and a LONG time since Tim and I had been on the ice. Leah was very hesitant while Elizabeth was practically running on the ice. The big event of the week happened Saturday when we drove to Illinois for my niece's 5th birthday. It was a polka dot party and both girls were excited to see their cousins even if it was for a short amount of time.

Did you see the boats?

This week is always busy and a little stressful for our family because of the boat show downtown GR. Action had a big part in the show this year even though participation with other dealers was down. We did take a trip to see all the boats and Tim. While the boat show consumed the majority of the week Elizabeth had "Teddy Bear Day" at school on Wednesday and Leah spent the night in a hotel sewing with her grandma just last night. I'm looking forward to a less intense week coming up!

Where are the love bugs?

Earlier this week our family created love bugs, a family tradition for the month of February. This year's project was a bit more complicated than in the past so Leah and Elizabeth needed some extra help. Each bug was created with love to remind us of the love we have for others. In addition to making the love bugs the girls in the family all had Valentine parties at school on Friday. Before the big event Elizabeth and Leah spent time getting their cards ready while I put together a little gift for each of my students. It was a very exciting time.

Happy Valentine's Day!