Remembering Marv

One year ago today My husband lost a father and my son lost a grandpa. Celebrating all the "firsts" without him was difficult. Fortunately we have all the fond memories to keep his spirit alive. You are truly remembered and missed not only today but everyday. 

A wonderful Monday

I haven't been to Ev's new gymnastics class until today. I'm used to being on the floor with her and participating but now I'm just a bystander(although I did get a few waves up to the balcony.) The girls followed in a line, sat quietly, and waited turns patiently. Afterwards we enjoyed a play date with Cooper and Hollie. It's so fun to witness their gender differences and styles of play. Hollie and I crack up everytime. Everlee just wants Cooper to listen to her and Cooper just wants to play with no talking. 

The weekend

The guys weekend was very eventful as well. They enjoyed helping Deadeye with set up, go karting in Grimes and Saturday evening the grownups went out to Firetrucker Brewery and The Bear. 

Fun Friday

Cooper sat like this the whole time watching in the mirror as Jerry cut his hair. He's so cute and quiet but once we got to Sweet To Eat for a bakery goodie he knew just what he wanted...a cookie with blue frosting and sprinkles. 

Afterwards we went to watch Alicia Krier perform for the All Iowa Honor Dance Team at the girls basketball tournament. Hard to believe she's a senior and this will be our last time watching her perform. 

Fun Day

Hollie brought cookies over for the play date. Ev had way more fun decorating and licking the frosting than eating the cookie. The kids had the absolute best time today playing! Ev was so excited that Cooper played prince and princess with him!

After supper, Ev was fixing steves hair by putting a barrette in. 

Day with the Miller girls

After big sister takes all her toys all that was left for Mila to play with was my shoe. She laughed walking around like this for the longest time. 

Maci was playing phone this afternoon. She'd say "Hi Rich, it's Maci. How are you?" 

Bounce house

Ev continues to enjoy the bounce houses at the indoor playground on Tuesdays. As long as there's not too many kids or big kids in with her. Each week she tries something new. This week she followed Cooper and TJ into the big school bus, climbed up the tall ladder and slid down the slide. This little gal sure tries to keep up with the boys;)