January was full of new. Not only did it kick off a new calendar year, we got to move back into the part of our house that was being re-floored in December. It was really good getting to be intentional about what went back in the house and where we wanted it. In a very real way, it was like moving. We love our new floor! In the process of re-doing it, we discovered a leak in our dishwasher. So, in January, we got a new dishwasher and a new sink, which kind of snowballed into a new range and a new microwave. We love all of them! Our pool table had been moved about to lay the new flooring so we had the professionals come out and reset it, making sure its level and properly spaced. We had them put in some new bumpers and refelt it as well – so its like we have a new pool table now too. Lots of deliveries and installations and new stuff at our house. Its been busy and we are happy to have all that work behind us and look forward to settling in and enjoying all the results.
Everyone is back to work and school after a lovely winter break. Tyler hit the ground running with projects and deadlines and Sarah kicked off the year leading a seminar for early childhood educators on classroom management techniques. Both were successful. Tyler played in a golf tournament and Sarah went to her friend, Steve’s book release party when his book tour came through town. Hank is still enjoying Scouts. He participated in his very first Pinewood Derby this month. He got to design his car and Uncle Ben and Daddy helped him make it (they did the big stuff like using saws and such). He won third place in his den. Hank also tried out for Spring baseball in our local league this month. We find out soon which team he made and if Tyler will be coaching. He continues to enjoy playing violin and he auditioned for his school’s variety show and was happy to be selected again this year. He played “Flowers of Edinburgh” on his violin in the show and it was very well recieved. Hank is really liking school! Unfortunately, shortly after returning from winter break, he got hit with the seasonal illnesses and came down with strep. That was no fun but we took good care of him and he was better in no time. He loves to read, play on his playscape, play with friends, play his violin, go to Scouts and he is looking forward to baseball. We didn’t take many photos this month but here are a few in no particular order.
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