Ricky and Becky made the best of our very cold week. Their home had a rolilng power outage and they discovered that they are pretty good at roughing it. They enjoyed some snowy afternoons doing some sleigh riding.
It's pretty cool ok cold but boogie boards make pretty slick sleds. The girls had a blast at a near by hill at the golf course. Oh what fun when you are bundled up and cozy.
On Presidents Day which turned into Presidents Week, we celebrated Ricky being born during President Jimmy Carters Presidency. President Carter is still alive.
Our Mansfield Thiots
Charlie had Mommy school this week at his request. They worked on making letters with little colored stones. As you can tell, Charlie boy Loved it.
Then they got play dough and made little islands with animals and rocks and rivers, it's was so much fun. Tatia said she loves projects that all of her four big kids love doing together. Thanks Emily for t he fun idea that you gave Elie for her birthday. So fun in Oregon too!
Simon and Grace were both naping and weren't part of this until they can learn what should and should not go into your mouth.
Max had his first day back to school. It was orientation day where they learned how to safely distance in lines and out to recess. Max was in his glory and LOVED being back in his school classroom. This was his first day back for 1 year. That's a long time!
Max looked pretty cool in his camo coat and mask. Max is such a warm weather guy and you really have to get firm for him to wear long pants and a jacket. Way to go Max!
During Presidents Day we realized that Tatia and Jake were born during President Reagans Presidency.
Our Medford Granges
Last Sunday after church, Keelie and Callum had a Valentine scavenger hunt. they loved it.
They loved finding clues written on hearts. Liam, Lilly and Ewan are with their dad this week but are coming home soon.
When everyone was bragging about the snow this week. Charlie posted that they awoke to almost twelve inches of Sunshine. He makes me smile
Charlie and Jen are both President Reagan born too.
My brother Ric had a stay over with Charlie and Jen. Charlie designed and made this hoodie for Ric. Very cool Charlie!
What a fun surprise to get this picture from Charlie showing my brother Ric visiting. He was in California to bag a Rabbit, a Volkswagen truck. TOO FUN!
Our Folsom Thiots
Last Sunday afternoon, our Orem Thiots packed up their suitcases and headed west to their home in Los Angeles. The kids were lonesome for the sunshine and the beach and wanted to go Home for a while. So off they went. They arrived very early Monday morning and after a few hours of sleep, they put on the swim suits and headed to their favorite beach.
Oh what a lovely day it was. Jackson was chasing some seaguls, one of his favorite things to do and tumbled over right on his noodle. He didn'tcry, just popped back up and kept running. Oh to be 4 years old and so cute!
Two more President Reagan babies with Stacy and Pierce.
Our LA Thiots
Elinors little birdhouse hung outside to welcome any cold little birds who were looking for a warm place to warm up. The worst part of this crazy cold week was the fact that Kara's school was cancelled just like everyones and so she got to have Elinor stay with her all week. We didn't get to see her at all and that made for a very lonesome week. We are looking forward to Monday morning when she will be back on track to come here each day for pre-school.
One of the gals who works with Dick has a 13 year old son who loves the Dallas Maverick Basketball team. We loved the snowman he made wtih Lukka's jersey on. What fun!
When we were cleaning our garage a few weeks ago, we discovered this little plastic snow shovel. Dick had it set aside for the trash and I snuck it out saying, we just may need this again some day. The some day was this very week. I was glad Sky could use it to scrape off our sidewalks. It worked pretty nice!
This was Skyler's go to lunch this week. We were not sure if our power was going or staying on and this kind of food, is spot on for no power required. PBand H is a win win!
Skyler has in his memory bank each of the Presidents of the United States. I think our friend Kinsely Kate does too. I remember her school class singing a song that listed them ALL. Sky just barely arrived to be born under President Ronald Reagan. Ask him to say them for you when you see him next time.
Our Upstairs ThiotsDick and I were both born during the Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Yes, we are old. It was fun to learn more about him this week.
I loved this quote from Mister Rogers about love. He had so many things right about this life. I loved this
Friday morning when the sun came out, it was focused on the first heart on my bunting on my fireplace. I loved how it gave me hope that this frozen week was going to defrost and we would warm up
There is sunshine in my soul is what I began to sing.
I will say this, snow is beautiful and if it weren't so cold, I would love it.
We had a dear friend share a yummy meal of quiche with us. soooooooo good.
I loved these kitties snuggled up to stay warm. Reminded me of Skylers kitties upstairs. We were surely doubly blessed during this week of storms. We never lost water or power and were able to help a few who did to warm up.
My friend Doretha has been in the hospital this week. Her home lost power and she needs it for her oxygen and breathing treatments. She went to the hospital and has been kept warm and cozy during this week. She's hoping to come home tomorrow. I hope it can happen. Like my mom always said you can go to the hospital when you are sick but you need to go home to get well. I hope you have survived this crazy week, and that the sun will come out on you too. SLY Robynn
Today is my baby brother Jeffrey Mike's birthday. What a great day it was when he was born. I remember my brother Ric saying to my mom and dad when they left for the hospital, "Please pray to the doctor that its a BOY!" and in fact it was a boy. Poor Ric had three sisters and he was ready for a brother. I'm so glad we have Jeffrey in our family. Happy Birthday to you!
We Plano Thiots
