Feed the Birds

As temperatures started to warm, we knew the birds would be heading back to their northern homes.  

Evan had the great idea to go to the park and feed the geese before they were gone. 

All I can say is SO. MANY. BIRDS!

 

Valentine's Day

Evan had high hopes for a fabulous valentines box.  Mom had little time to make it happen.  We compromised with a piñata base to decorate and transform.  It was a win.  We even were able to install a bell by the slot, so the "taco love bell" box would ring when anyone put in a gift.  It was a win!

It's weird to think that there is only one more year of Valentine's Day boxes.  

I'm trying to cherish all the moments.  

V-day was quite busy with lots of errands and trying to work out our insurance and prescriptions.  

While waiting for the drugs, an older woman behind me started up a conversation.  I was wearing my mermaid yoga pants that my sister gave me.  This lady asked if I was a mermaid or a fish.  We had a lovely chat which made the wait time diminish, but after I was helped at the counter and walking away, she gave me a final blow.  When I told her to have a wonderful day, she responded, "Just remember you cannot gain another ounce and still be able to wear those pants."  

Geez! That was mean.  

Thankfully, Stephen and I had a lovely dinner plan, and I had fun getting dressed up.  

My scarred body worth was mended when both the hostess and server gave me two thumbs up.  

"You look very beautiful.  

"You look hot!"

That wasn't necessary, but felt much better than the old lady calling me fat.  

The best part of the day is to spend it with my love.  

 

Weekend Trip to Lubbock

Beinng moved into the rental home in Hobbs and feeling a little squeezed in with winter weather and smaller size, we decided to take a trip to Lubbock to get back to Texas and to go and do some things in the "big city." 

We shopped at Target and HEB and ate at places we can't get in our new place.  

Stephen also did one thing I requested: to drive into my old neighborhood.  

1611 71st St.  

There have been quite a few changes since my years in this home.  

This weekend trip was just what we all needed for a refresh.  

 

Groundhog Day Snow!

When the groundhog predicts more winter, you hope for actual snow to make it seem real.  

WE GOT IT!

The boys got to make snow angels and a tiny snowman.  I was also so touched that Evan volunteered to scrape my windshields on the way to school.