May 20th, 2021
This was Lizzy’s last Middle School theatre performance. She had several different roles in the showcase:
She performed in another:
And another skit:
And another solo performance:
One more costume change and performance:
Curtain call:
Curtain call was very emotional for all the 8th graders and Mrs. MaCCard the theatre teacher.
May 9th, 2021
Mom got a visitor first thing in the morning as she sat out on the front glider for Mother’s Day:
We made her some cards:
And gifts:
Rachel let me pick one of her paintings!
Mom loves succulents!
Mom Loves Dark Chocolate and Tony’s is one of her top 5.
Green and Black is also in the top 5!
April 22, 2021
Lizzy was in another Westwood Middle School Play called “Uncuffed”, an original musical comedy written by her theatre teacher, Mrs. MacCord. Lizzy wasn’t a big fan of this musical or how well they were prepared to perform it, so she did not invite us to attend. Of course, mom found a way to sneak into the back row (yes she paid but didn’t tell Lizzy she was coming).
Lizzy is the fourth person from the left side in the white top with black skirt. This is when she spotted her mother in the audience after the show.
A closer look:
Good job Lizzy, I did enjoy watching you perform…the play itself – eh, not so much.
April 21, 2021
Rachel really enjoys baking and she wanted to try out cake decorating with fondant. So, she made and decorated her own birthday cake!
Later that evening we “lit up” our birthday celebration:
We continued the tradition, carried over from my Mom’s side of the family, of making another wish as you cut the cake:
Apparently cutting through the fondant was a little more challenging than a regular frosted cake. We all (mostly) waited patiently:
Time for birthday cards and gifts. We started with the cards. This one was unexpected:
A card and gift$ from Aunt Elynn:
Next a card from Grandpa Ed and Grandma Joyce:
And gifts from Grandpa Ed and Grandma Joyce:
A gift from Lizzy:
Now for a gift from mom and dad:
April 3rd, 2021
Happy Easter!
Lizzy woke up first:
Rachel fell asleep on the couch so mom special delivered her basket:
These white cheddar cheese balls have become a favorite in our house:
Time to get ready for General Conference:
Don’t forget the fresh picked strawberries from Rogers Farm!
General Conference:
March 20th, 2021
Lizzy grew out of her bike so we got her a mountain bike and decided to take it out for a spin on the Turkey Creek Prairie trails.
Lizzy couldn’t quite ride through the small entranceway:
Rachel and I got ahead on the trail and so we waited for Dad and Lizzy:
We headed straight for mom’s favorite tree:
This tree is so awesome!
The sink hole near the tree is pretty cool too:
Time to continue on:
Lizzy looks tired and I think it’s time to get Rachel a new bike too:
We took some time to hang out on the hill:
And climb and explore:
Mom gave this family outing a thumbs up:
It was a lot of work and they were tired, but we all had a nice trail ride!
February 14th, 2021
We love to celebrate the holidays and Valentine’s Day is a fun “Loving” holiday we really enjoy!
Mom gave Dad quite a spread with fresh herbs, bread and cheese:
He seemed pretty happy!
Lizzy and Rachel had a full table of “Love”:
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Lizzy & Rachel,
Being Parents of two daughters is a wonderful and cherished blessing! Sisterly love is also a wonderful and cherished blessing! As your parents we share our hearts with both of you equally. As sisters this Valentine’s Day, you will share all these nice gifts with each other!
Wishing You Both a Very Happy Valentine’s Day!
With Love, Mom & Dad
Now back to the gifts. . .
Gifts are nice too:
More Candy For Dad!
From Rachel to Lizzy:
What’s happening!?!
Time for mom to give Dad MORE gifts!
Lizzy to Mom:
Rachel to Mom:
Last but not least, Dad to Mom:
And a gift:
Happy Valentine’s Day Patricia!
Patricia came over and we had something for her too!
We all had a very “Lovely” Valentine’s Day!
January 28, 2021
Lizzy had a lead role in this musical theater production written by her theatre teacher Mrs. McCord.
Because of the ongoing pandemic (Covid19) all the kids had to wear masks (the audience wore masks as well).
January 21, 2021
We made some cards and had some special gifts for mom to celebrate her birthday!
“Happy Birthday Dear Heather
You’ve got your tent for the AT, but it’s missing something: trekking poles!
So It’s time for another trip to REI. There we’ll get two sets of trekking poles so that we can set up the tent.
Are you excited? It’s all starting to come together! Soon you’ll be ready for the trail.”
January 16, 2021
It was a beautiful Saturday so we decided to drive out near Ocala and hop on the Florida Trail.
We made our way back down to the water.
We decide to go a little farther up the trail this time.
Another successful family fun day out on a trail!