February started off with Jeremy getting accepted to SVU. This called for a celebration. Jeremy wanted to give Razoos a try. It was a fun night with everyone trying something new. Their gumbo, alligator and fried pickles are amazing. Afterwards, we headed down to the church to watch the Young Women play their basketball game in the semi-finals.
February 4th we cleaned all day long just to catch up on things that should have been done but we were just too busy. Steve finally had some time to start on the custom shelves around the window in the bonus room. It was a productive day.
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| Naomi showing off some of her art that is displayed in the hallway. She gets better with every project she takes on. |
February 9th I got a call at 6 am from Sandra to tell me that her mother was in the ICU and not doing well. Would I please arrange for a blessing as soon as possible? I got Steve out of bed and called the bishop. They got up to the hospital at 8:00. I couldn't go because I was subbing all day and it was eating at me. Steve called after the blessing and told me that Sister Ford was not doing well and in the blessing Bishop had told her it wouldn't be long. I was just hoping I would be able to make it in time to see her one last time. I got the call from Sandra at 1:00 that her mother had passed. The kids in my class were really cool and understanding and gave me a few minutes to get over the shock. I love these kids. When they need to be understanding and sympathetic they rise to the challenge. My only consolation at not getting to see her one more time came when I called Steve after school. He told me that I would always remember her the way she was during my last visit a few days before. I was an amazing day and we had a great conversation. Sister Ford was full of stories and mischief, as usual. He told me that would be a much preferred memory to the tubes and oxygen mask of her last moments. I will miss her.
That night was the big fundraiser performance for the theater department. They were hoping to earn enough money to pay for everyone to go to the national competition in Kentucky the first week in March. The Young Men and Young Women came to support Jeremy. It was a lot of fun and the cast did an amazing job. It was their best performance yet.
February 10th (a day early as the weekend was full of stuff and Jeremy would not be around on the 11th) we celebrated Nick's 15th birthday with Papa Murphy's pizza and presents. I don't know why I don't have pictures of the cake and opening of presents. Nick is always doing something creative with his straws so I was really excited when I found this funky straw kit with bends and turns. He loved it.
February 11th I drove Sandra to the airport. Sister Ford wanted to be buried next to her husband in Las Vegas and so Sandra was helping honor that wish. The whole ride down we shared stories and laughs and a few tears. Sister Ford was an amazing person who will always occupy a piece of my heart. Heaven is a happier place now that she is there. I can just imagine the party and her getting to SEE everyone again.
After I got home from the airport, we took Nick to the mall and went shoe shopping. He was one happy boy. Shoes are what make him smile.
February 17th we all went to see the Batman Lego movie. It was hilarious and we all enjoyed every moment of the movie.
February 18th we piled into the car and drove to South Charlotte to see Alexis and her new twins, Harrison and Holden. They are more adorable in person than in their photos. Harper, their 3-year-old sister showed us around the house and even gave us a tour of her new swing set in the back yard. Naomi and I got to sit and hold the boys. We loved it.
February 19th Jeremy turned 18!! We went to church and came home to eat a Chinese dinner. I had to leave shortly after dinner to pick Sandra up at the airport. She had a lot of stories to tell of how wonderful the service was for her mother. She seemed more relaxed but tired. It would be good for her to have some down time. I took her some dinner so she would have something to eat that night. The Relief Society had arranged for several more meals to come in during the week.
Back at home we had banana creme pie and opened presents. I still can't believe my baby is 18 and will be going off to college and a mission in the next year!!!!
February 20th was President's Day and there was no school. Jeremy and I went clothes shopping. He has grown and needed a few new pairs of pants and shoes. We enjoyed the time with just the two of us.
February 22nd I went to the eye doctor in the morning and was planning on spending the day getting stuff done. Liz was taking the afternoon carpool so I didn't have to worry about that. I was just finishing lunch when Tabitha called and asked for some help. Paige had split her pants at school and needed a new pair but Tabitha couldn't leave the house as her other two little ones were home with the stomach bug. I was so grateful I had the time to help her out. I took the pants in and got a pass to pick up Haylie and Paige after school so Tabitha wouldn't have to leave the house with sick kids. Tabitha does so much for everyone it felt good to be available to help her when she needed it.
February 25 Jeremy asked Elizabeth to church prom. She was really excited and said yes. They are both excited and in planning mode for the night.
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| Happy 15th birthday silly man! |
February 11th I drove Sandra to the airport. Sister Ford wanted to be buried next to her husband in Las Vegas and so Sandra was helping honor that wish. The whole ride down we shared stories and laughs and a few tears. Sister Ford was an amazing person who will always occupy a piece of my heart. Heaven is a happier place now that she is there. I can just imagine the party and her getting to SEE everyone again.
After I got home from the airport, we took Nick to the mall and went shoe shopping. He was one happy boy. Shoes are what make him smile.
February 17th we all went to see the Batman Lego movie. It was hilarious and we all enjoyed every moment of the movie.
February 18th we piled into the car and drove to South Charlotte to see Alexis and her new twins, Harrison and Holden. They are more adorable in person than in their photos. Harper, their 3-year-old sister showed us around the house and even gave us a tour of her new swing set in the back yard. Naomi and I got to sit and hold the boys. We loved it.
February 19th Jeremy turned 18!! We went to church and came home to eat a Chinese dinner. I had to leave shortly after dinner to pick Sandra up at the airport. She had a lot of stories to tell of how wonderful the service was for her mother. She seemed more relaxed but tired. It would be good for her to have some down time. I took her some dinner so she would have something to eat that night. The Relief Society had arranged for several more meals to come in during the week.
Back at home we had banana creme pie and opened presents. I still can't believe my baby is 18 and will be going off to college and a mission in the next year!!!!
February 22nd I went to the eye doctor in the morning and was planning on spending the day getting stuff done. Liz was taking the afternoon carpool so I didn't have to worry about that. I was just finishing lunch when Tabitha called and asked for some help. Paige had split her pants at school and needed a new pair but Tabitha couldn't leave the house as her other two little ones were home with the stomach bug. I was so grateful I had the time to help her out. I took the pants in and got a pass to pick up Haylie and Paige after school so Tabitha wouldn't have to leave the house with sick kids. Tabitha does so much for everyone it felt good to be available to help her when she needed it.
February 25 Jeremy asked Elizabeth to church prom. She was really excited and said yes. They are both excited and in planning mode for the night.
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