Last hike

 I not know why but every time mum comes out I get sick at the end.  I called in sick on Sunday due to a fever and feeling awful.  Monday morning was iffy but it was mum's last day.  Two cups of coffee and we were up and out.  He headed for a hike close to home.  St. Mary Falls.  4 mile round trip, was a gradual climb to 9000ft.  We had a beautiful day, wonderful bright blue sky, and time together.

 My mum is amazing on how she keeps up with the altitude.  She is a trooper!

 Even through the icy parts she was amusing and  but kept going with no hesitation.

Thanks mum for coming out.  I really Love your visits and wish they were longer.  Next time bring Grandpa!
(per Olivia's request) See you both in two weeks

Play time

 We have had beautiful weather for March while mum has been out.  Olivia and her bounced on the trampoline for a while yesterday.

 Olivia trying to crack Nanna...

Nanna trying to crack Olivia.  They had a great time.

2nd Grade pictures

Kids having fun

 We jumped until we were tired, which was not long! 

Skiing

 It has been over 12 years since my mom has been skiing.  Yesterday was a partly sunny day with a high of 8 degrees and 30 mile an hour winds.  So it felt like -5 degrees.  What a wonderful day to get back on skis!

 Mom did great and Olivia loved skiing with her.  It was a great day.

No injures to report, besides sore bones, and lots of laughs.

 Olivia even did the jumps this time (with no toe clip)!  Yea

 There last run together.  Mom did great and Olivia has learned so much this year on skiing. 

What a great family day.

Back to Boston

Jon's Mother Passed away last week.  We headed back to Boston for the funeral and to see family.

 One day while we were back there we went to the Boston Aquarium for a fun kids day.  Olivia's cousin Billie joined us for a fun day.

 So many cool fish to see, sharks, sting ray, and penguins were very entertaining.  We even saw a seal show.

 Saturday was the Funeral.  Jon with his sibling (2 sisters could not make it).  It was a beautiful peaceful time for the family.

Rest in Peace Nancy Wilson. 1930-2012

craft day

 We went to a pottery place today.  Olivia picked out a tea set to paint.  Took 2 hours for her fine detail

work to be finished.
Such concentration!

School Valentine's Day

 Olivia's class had a Valentine's Party.  Some mom's came in and help decorate, arts and crafts, sacks and games.  Olivia really enjoyed passing out her valentines cards to her friends and Teacher.

 One of there snacks were healthy, plain yogurt with fruit and gram crackers.  Olivia ate about half before she decided the plain yogurt was not that good.  She did not eat her cupcake nor her rice crispy treat.  She opt to save those for her brothers.

 instead she ate all her fun candy she got from her friends.  What a fun day at school for the both of us.

Happy Valentine's Day

1-1-2012 run

 Olivia and her cousin Billie did the 5K race on new year morning.  I did a 10K race at the same time.

 The race started off chilly but a beautiful clear sky.

The girls did awesome and stayed together the whole time.

We all had a great run to bring in the new years!

february

 I am not a big Valentine's day person.  Having an 8 year old in the house, makes me think some times.  I got all these wonderful idea's from Brianna.  Thanks
I made a heart calender till Valentine's Day.  Inside is sweet things I do for Jon and Olivia.

 Then after christmas I bought candy canes to decorate with.  There are candy hearts all over the house.

 What a beautiful way to show you love them and see if every day for 14 days.

Happy Love month!

SHMILY

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Show it every day!