Highlights

Lily had a great weekend in Disney World and I was happy when she got home. She loved the music workshop and had fun with her friends and got to go on her favorite rides.

Curtis had two more great basketball games and so far his team has only lost one game all season and it was their first one. His team is just good and fun to watch. They are aggressive on defense and pass the ball well and they communicate well with each other. It has been a great experience for him and he's already so much better. 

Both boys got to do baseball clinics to brush up on their skills before spring season starts. Josh took both of them and that was awesome.

Tuesday I did some shopping and went out to lunch with Sarah. It was fun to talk and catch up!

Thursday I met my high school friend Michelle in Waldorf for brunch. I always enjoy connecting with her and enjoy getting together every few months. I talked to my sister, Cindy, on the way home and really love and miss her. I wish she didn't live in Utah.

I took four kids to the dentist all at the same time and no cavities! 

Josh had Friday off and he made me breakfast, we went for a walk and then ran some errands (Kohl's has their clearance 50 percent off so we scored some amazing deals!)  and then we had a nice lunch out. It was so wonderful to spend time together. He also re-caulked our shower because the caulk always gets moldy after awhile and it looks so much better. 

Emma got to go to two birthday parties and had so much fun at both of them. I spent a lot of time in the library waiting for her and reading. I finished a book I wasn't super into and started one that I am really enjoying. 

Josh gave a wonderful talk in sacrament meeting last week and I just love and adore him

Lily started serving in her calling as chorister so I don't have to lead the music anymore! So much more fun to watch her do it. She was a bit nervous but did well today and I'm proud of her. I tried to put together a women's choir to sing next week in sacrament meeting and three people showed up to practice so at least we have one on each part. It will be simple but hopefully sweet. 

Prayers are answered. So many times in the past few weeks I have prayed for something specific and every time it has happened. I know life isn't always like that but I have felt Heavenly Father watching over me and know that he listens and is generous and good. 

I haven't been coughing as much anymore. I have finally been able to sleep better and while I am still not 100 percent, I am better and for that I'm grateful. 



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