Snow - will you just go away!?

We got hit with another round of winter weather and some frigid temps (-10 and that wasn't the wind chill) which lead to Matt and the kids being off of school until Thursday. It was my last week in the home office as I transfer back to a federal building on Monday. Don't worry - I can do the same awesome job there as I do at the home office. Your tax dollars are getting their money's worth. But if you have questions about what you are reading online - ask a Federal worker directly. Come talk to me!

The snow Monday came down slowly and big flakes. It was a nice early morning walk!

Nola was still getting over her sickness so was in slug mode most of the week. 

A Brenner sighting. 

I was reading an article about the pros/cons of outdoor warning sirens and had to scratch my head about Mr. Brian Cates' quote. Wouldn't want him as a stepdad. Extra funny in that this business is in Matt's hometown. 

With the cold temps and a hurt paw, Baylee was missing her lunchtime walks with me. 

My last day in the home office was Friday. No Elon, your tactics to scare me won't work because I serve someone with real power. 

Baylee was sad on Friday as she waited for our last lunchtime walk. But we had a good one despite the 18 degrees marking the temperature gage!

Grandma Val gave us a surprise visit Friday afternoon. We shared some laughs and dinner before she headed back home!

I asked Matt to help me move the desk in my new office on Saturday while Nola was at basketball. I took in a few things. Not putting too much effort into getting comfortable as things seem to change daily. 

Nola didn't puke at practice! I was a bit worried about her since she had been so sick but she did well. 

New office.....I did talk sense into someone so that I didn't get put in the poop closet within the building with no other people. Inside office, no windows but guess what - I have no say! It was kind of a surprise what furniture was there for me to use - that was an unknown until late Friday. I was able to order some fluorescent light covers so that I can hopefully stave off migraines. 

We had a nice sushi lunch after basketball at Nola's request. 

Nola went back into slug mode Saturday afternoon.

Nola did play around with some new nails and borrowed Grandma Val's super tiny curling iron. Her hair always looks so pretty!

Pretty sunrise on Sunday. 

Nola participating in Youth Sunday at our church. They did both services. Nola's part was to do the By These Signs witness with a focus on last year's youth mission trip. Nola did great!

All the kids did great- check out the Nelson Memorial UMC facebook page to watch the recording of the entire service.

Oh no - the slug mode is contagious! Matt caught it!!!!

Who else is sick?

The sickness that has struck all over continued to hamper Nola. Matt and I have had sinus issues and not feeling super great but poor Nola has had it the worst. Lots of rest this weekend! The political drama in DC continues to affect millions of people. A quick thought - if you want to know about how this is affecting a Federal worker - ask me! I would be glad to share my own personal experience - no media filter to get in our way of the truth. 

Our rowdy Superbowl party.....

Nola and me!

Nola and I went to the basketball game on Monday night....not sure how much she watched. 

Tuesday I had my farewell dinner with my KidsHope kiddo. I will miss her! We had pizza and wings - a nice way to part....for now!

Matt and the kids had a snow day on Wednesday so we took a walk over my lunch break!

I am soaking up the last few weeks with my office mate. 

Oh no - INTRUDER!!!!! 

Nola was sick all weekend. She mostly stayed in her room but I kind of grumbled at her putting her sick paws in the whole container of blueberries!!!!! 

Matt, Brenner, and a friend went to the cabin. Brenner doesn't really talk to me much anymore. I pray that changes one day.

With Nola in bed and dumpster fire that is going on, I binged Sanditon all weekend. It was good! I really like PBS Masterpiece Theater! And I love Jane Austen!

I got up early on President's Day and walked before the temps plummeted. No walk for Baylee as she has been limping on her back paw. The snowflakes were so pretty - slowly drifting to the ground!

Nola finally crawled out of her room but only for a few minutes. She does seem to be doing better! Thank goodness for that!

Judi's birthday and PBA

It has been hectic navigating the new administration. I will stand by that fear is not God's working. I hope folks take heart to that! I will be heading back to a federal office in a couple of weeks which will change some things but change can be good. I take pride in my civil service and encourage you to reach out to those that you know - or at least ask them how all the new Executive Orders are impacting them. Don't rely on social media - ask someone to their face if you want the truth. 

We helped Judi celebrate her 80th birthday. Matt, Janet, and Gracie were all smiles with the birthday gal. We had Zuppa Toscana and key lime pie (to recall the fun time we spent in Key West together many moons ago!).

Nola was sick and stayed home. She had a buddy....so weird as Baylee 1) doesn't get up on furniture and 2) doesn't hang out with Nola! Brenner slept all day and missed out on the fun as well. 

Some friends sent me these really pretty flowers to pick me up - so kind and thoughtful! I enjoyed them all week long!

Nola made the team! Practices started on Wednesday. 

Love this verse :) 

Saturday morning was cold...I came prepared to basketball practice - my nice blanket! Nola worked hard even though she was under the weather. She had to take a quick barf break but then got back to it!

Baylee got her nails trimmed and Wren seems to show up inside...all the time. Once in a while, they play together!