Not much going on during these long, cold winter days...but, Natalie had a birthday.....

And, Ali had a brithday........(here she is on the rock with Jade)

And, the Princess Talya had a birthday!!!

A week ago these little "kritters" were out in force - crawling all over the sunny walls---

 We see little sprouts coming out - It's way too early....thanks to the "pineapple express."

 But, then the next day we needed warm coats and hats...(+ necklaces....)

And the "duck whistle" ---remember these?  I think this is the only one left....from the water-land ride in Branson, Missouri.  

TA DA!!!!  Sunday morning coloring activity with these cute grands during their weekend visit...Thanks for coming!!!

Well Now,  Isn't That Just Special...

Memorable conversations from our first day as CTR A 4 year old Primary Teachers:

Eli:  I got a new puppy for Christmas.
Grandpa:  Oh, that's fun--what's it's name?
Eli:  Guess---
Grandpa:  OK, is it Ruff?
Eli:  No, guess again...
Grandpa:  Is it Champ?
Eli:  No, guess again...
Grandpa:  Is it Buster, is it Spot, etc. etc. (Grandpa and Grandma both guess...)
Eli:  No...
Grandpa:  Well, we've guessed so can you tell us the puppy's name..
Eli:  No, I can't remember....


Clair:  Do your teeth come out?
Grandpa:  No
Clair:  You know, some people's teeth come out.

Eli:  My Grandma got a new puppy for Christmas, his name is Charlie, but, he's gone now...
Grandpa:  Oh, where does your Grandma live?
Eli:  Down the bumpy road.