Out with the Old, In with the New

Got my second Covid vaccine.  

Don't ask about symptoms 12 hours later.  Fever, chills, sweats, shakes - all of it.  

But thankfully, it was gone the next day. 

 

Little Emma had to go under to have her teeth cleaned and five teeth extracted. 

It was a rough day for her too!

Brody had his last flag football game.  They made it to the championship and won 26-0.  They went undefeated for the season but most importantly, had a blast.  He scored two long touchdowns this game. 

Dad had fun coaching too. 

Mason had his indoor football game the next day. 

 They won and he scored a two point conversion. 

We finally decided to finish our kitchen reno.  We did the floors last March and never got around to the rest of the kitchen due to Covid.  Well, it was time!

Here is the before....

It is a process but countertops was the first step. 

LOVE the sink!

Neighborhood boys were enjoying the warm weather!

Plumber finally came on that Friday.  

Who knew water in the kitchen was so important!

The island extends a little further out and we have a real overhang for a barstool. 

Kids LOVE eating here. 

Took the boys out to Horizon 76 which we love.  They are huge fans now. 

Table side scores. 

Super Bowl Sunday at the Belchers.  

We had so much fun with our friends!

We got our new backsplash installed the next Monday. 

And electrician Tuesday.....only thing was his assistant was off that day so I had to help.  When I say helped....I mean it.  Up on ladders the whole time.  No worries, he cut me a deal!

We got four new canned lights and it is amazing.  We had one tiny light fixture that gave off no light.  The kitchen looked yellow before.  (we still have to patch up the hole though). 

So so so much better.  

Last thing is paint on the cabinets and new hardware!

We even have night lights!

Aunt Gina and Uncle Wayne sent Valentine's treats.

And the boys got to go to Airborne to get out energy before the snow came!

Mason had his last football game of the season. 

He scored a TD and got the two point conversion. 

Brody got to go to his teammates birthday party at the indoor paintball place.  

THEY HAD A BLAST.  The boys can't wait to go again. 

Even better, the paint eventually dissolves and it didn't mess up their clothes. 

And lastly, we bought a new car.  I will drive this Expedition and John will drive the Acadia for a little while.   Happy Valentine's Day to me. =)

The snow is here but I will do a separate post on that fun!

No Snow and a Visitor

 

My work hired a new hygienist so we spent a Friday doing CE courses and then had some fun.  She took us to lunch and then Board and Brush.  So much fun. 

We have had some tough conversations with Mason lately.  One of the Dads from Mason's old baseball team passed away from Covid.  He had twin 10 year old boys and it is so very sad.  John and Mason went to the funeral to show the twins their support.  

One of his best friends from school has also needed support recently.  His Dad had a massive heart attack at their home.  We have been saying lots of prayers along with the tough conversations. 

We were expecting snow a couple of Sundays ago. 

 It was all over the news and we were so excited. 

We were ready. 

But nothing really came.  

It went allllll around us.  North, South, East, West....just not Keller. 

We played with friends all day in the snow and still had fun. 

It snowed, just didn't stick!

                                                When I say snowed, it snowed ALL day.  But just wet. 

My bunco friends went out for Mexican food and it was a blast!

We picked a book to read and discussed it at dinner.

                  Mom finally got to come in town when we were Covid free to celebrate Christmas.

And like always, she brought way too much!

John wearing ALL the new things. 

                            We can only have one person in Mason's games but we can all go to Brody's. 

The boys are both loving football.  

Brody had an interception, 2 pt conversion, and a TD.

Mason unfortunately found a pole while the big brothers had their own game going. 

We went for a late lunch at HG Supply which is fun and semi-outdoors. 

It was a quick trip but we loved every minute of it!

Mom got home and Dad got his gifts!

Brody's outdoor winter football has been great so far.  May be a little chilly but the sun has always been out.  This last Saturday was the first one where it was gloomy.  It was misting rain the entire time. 

It was time to break out the weather pods.  They help so much and are hilarious!

But we stayed warm!

But the Titans won and went undefeated in regular season. 

I finally went to the blood donor place next to my gym today.  I have been meaning to do it to see about giving plasma.  After all the paperwork, I was finally able to give blood. Then they let me know you can't donate plasma if you've had the Covid vaccine.  Rats.