Sunday, March 22, 2020

February 2020

As I've been preparing the pictures for this post, I am amazed at the changes to our lives in the last month.  If I'd known that we would become so isolated, I would have enjoyed the events in February so much more.  So, my goal when Coronavirus goes away - I will cherish the moments with those I love more! And I will appreciate going to the temple, to church, to play games with my mom, and shopping without worrying about the shelves being empty.

Feb 1 - We started the month off with more basketball.  Maden's game was at Hillcrest this time, they had trouble getting the lights on, we thought it was going to be a twilight game.  Annie had fun taking some selfies!

Next, Annie's game, her little team is improving with each game.  We took Hallie while Jared and Nikelle went to Molly's dance performance.  Ryder and Clark had a grand time racing and getting drinks.

After the games and performance,  we went to Red Robin. The kids loved writing on the chalkboard.  This huge dessert that we shared was sooo good.

Feb 2 - Superbowl! Most of us went to Brian's house.  He had fixed a lot of food! It was amazing! Blake kept saying it was the best Super Bowl Party ever!

Feb 4 & 5 - Because Jared was working in Wyoming, and Nikelle got to go judge a pageant, Hallie got to come and spend the night on the 4th, she was a good girl and slept all night! On the 5th, we picked up Molly from her Aunt Bonnie's house. We had Ryder with us, so we took them to Leo's Place for a little bit of fun!  

Feb 6 - Hallie's 1st Birthday! She started taking a few steps! She made a mess with her oatmeal cookie! Ryder and Molly had a fun fashion show with Grandpa and Grandma's shoes.  Hallie really wanted to go downstairs with the kids. Then it was pile on Grandma time!

We took the kids down to I-Jump in Pocatello.  They had a great time!

We sang Happy Birthday to Hallie!

Oops! The pile on Grandma got in twice! Ryder got to stay late because Courtney had Parent/Teacher Conferences and Randy got delayed at his work.  They had a great hot tub party with Grandpa!

Feb 8 - More basketball!  Annie's game was at the same time, so we only made it to Maden's.  He played really well, he was aggressive and really into the game.

Next, we went to celebrate Hallie's 1st birthday! She was pretty dainty with her cake.

Next, we went to Molly's dance performances.  She was so surprised that all her Purcell family was there to watch her.  Such a cutie pie!

Lastly on Feb. 8, we went to a gender reveal party for Michelle and Adam's baby, it's a boy!

Feb 15 - Yep, more basketball! Go Maden!

Go, Annie!

Feb - 19  While I was at the temple, Blake took Ryder over to play with Clark.  They had a great time! They even got to brush George the Cat.

Feb. 20 - A day in the life of Ryder and Blake! Eating a ham sandwich (and liking it!) And Hot Tub Time!

Feb. 22 - The Purcell monthly party! This time we were celebrating Grandma Beth and Hallie.  We had dinner, and cupcakes. Even though she wasn't feeling her best,  Hallie loved the cupcakes, Brian kept giving her more! 

The kids played games, read books and Clark and Ryder had a good long bath!

Then, as people were getting ready to leave, an impromptu leg wrestling contest happened.  There was much laughter all around.

Feb 26 - While I was at the temple, Blake and Ryder had some adventures by the river in Idaho Falls.  They went to Carls Jr., and to see Aunt Kris at her work, then they waited for me at the Visitors Center.

Feb 29 - bonus Saturday in February.  Last ballgames for this season.  It was a good season, with a lot of improvement.  After the game, Randy and Brian and the kids got to have a little fun on the court.

We had time between the games to go to Texas Roadhouse, because that's where Brian chose.  Annie had fun taking more pictures.

Annie's last game.  She played really well, she was running the whole game! Great season, Annie!