Andy and I were lucky enough to get two nights out in January. We first went to Jerry Seinfeld, and then the following weekend we were able to go see the Randy Rogers Band at Uptown theatre with Rick, Lisa, Suzie, and Ray.
My Mom and Jeff came to watch the kids, and Andy got there a little early so we stopped in at Hamburger Mary's to eat before going to the theatre next door. We met them at the concert shortly after, and they had gotten great seats in the balcony. The concert was good, and we enjoyed catching up with everyone.
The next day we woke up, and it began to snow. Baylor still had his basketball game so we plowed through it to get there. Mom and Jeff left shortly after the game to get home. That night we ordered pizza to eat while we watched the Super Bowl game. We enjoyed the game, and of course there was some great commercials. There was some debate on the half time show. Andy and I liked it, and Briley did not think it was as good as Katy Perry.
This week the kids only had school Monday through Wednesday due to parent-teacher conferences. I went to the conferences Wednesday night and they are both doing well and continuing to improve. Briley began gymnastics at a place pretty close to our house. It is only for four weeks, but she is excited about it. Since the kids did not have school, we worked on getting Valentine's boxes and cards ready to go for next week.
Friday we left after dance class for Kirksville for the weekend. We got in early so I went to the store to get stuff for Atticus's party on Saturday. That night I got everything ready to go so I could quickly hang things up the next morning before the kids went to the K-Life dodgeball event.
Saturday the kids went to the K-Life tournament which was entertaining to watch. After they were done we had pizza, cake, and Atticus opened his gifts. He decided this year he did not need any help opening gifts so it took a bit longer for him to get through them.
Towards the end of the party we got a phone call that Mitch Roberts had passed away. It was a phone call that you just can't quite believe. Andy's parents went to the hospital shortly after hearing the news. Later that afternoon we found out that Howard Hickman had also passed away. So strange to know two people die in the same day. It is one of those moments that you realize just how precious life is.
After the party, the kids took off for the bowling alley for Owen's celebration. I cleaned up from Atticus's party, and ran to my Mom's for a little bit. That night was the Sweetheart Dinner for Mary Immaculate. It was fun to get dressed up and go out. We saw quite a few people, and our only complaint was we didn't get to talk long enough to them before sitting down for dinner.
The next week was busy getting ready for Valentine's Day parties, and family coming to town for Mitch Roberts funeral in Cameron. It is now how many days past Valentine's Day and I have yet to give Andy his card. It was just that kind of week for us both. Crazy and stressful but we made it through.
We had Lissy, Sara, and Amanda come in on Friday to head to the visitation. We met my Dad, and Andy's parent there. It was a long line outside, and I had failed to bring coats for the kids so we sat in the car while Andy waited in line. He called when they were close to the door, and we went over. After the visitation Sara and Lissy went back to St. Louis while everyone else went to our house.
The next morning we were up and out the door to go back for the funeral. It was a wonderful mass with beautiful music. It was one of the largest processions I think I have ever seen as we made our way to the cemetery, and that says a lot for Mitch. He was such a wonderful man, and will be missed my many.
Afterwards we came home so Andy could get back to work on the wet bar.
Sunday was Atticus's big birthday, but I'll talk about that shortly. Baylor had his last basketball game of the year. He got his trophy to add to his collection so he was happy.
Andy finished transforming the wet bar in the living room to a buffet/bookshelf. It really turned out so nice, and much more useful. Now it is my turn to figure out how I am going to decorate it.
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