What we've been up to

This past weekend, Hannah had a volleyball tournament at St. Nicholas, the same school Denise and Michael attend. Denise's team was not involved in the tournament, but Grandma and Grandpa Durbin, Uncle Mike and Michael came to watch some of Hannah's games. She played a total of three games on Friday and then 2 more on Sunday finally losing in the semi-finals. She played quite well.

We also attended their first CYO games on Sunday...they both won those games.

We have also been enjoying these little pigs...

On Saturday, after the kids had playdates with friends (Hannah went to Hannah Johnson's and Emily went to a girl's house I am drawing a blank on right now) we went out to eat with Hans and Ronda. Always a good time!

Sunday morning I got up at 7:15 and headed to the grocery store. Since we were going to spend most of Sunday at volleyball games, I knew I would have to get an early start on my "chores" if I wanted to have my salad jars and what-not ready for the work week.  My early-at-em attitude was rewarded with this BEAUTIFUL sunrise (which I captured through the windshield of the car!)

I also did something that I should have done 4 years ago...

I painted this little spot on the wall in the upstairs hallway (I also refreshed the downstairs hallway as well as the risers on the steps going upstairs). This spot has been there since we moved in. I was painting that hall while the girls were napping. I got to this point when I ran out of paint in my tray and they woke up. So I stopped. And there it remained for over 4 years. Along with this unfinished wall leading into Ray's office. That dirt is dirt from the previous owners...but not anymore! I painted that too!!!

And, we've been enjoying this awesome, unusual weather for mid-January. It's been in the 50's for quite awhile. I can't remember the last time I looked out our window in January and saw sun and GREEN. The grass is still GREEN! I am missing the excitement snow days bring, but I am not missing that blistering cold weather we usually have.

I've also been working on projects #2 and #3 which prompted the painting in the hallways. I will share those soon.

It's been nice around here lately. I am trying to follow my new mantra. Usually when I wake up, I ask God to help me get through my day. Now I ask Him to help me to enjoy my day with all of its ups and downs and busyness.