Feb 2021

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We used to have three cats.  Suzie was alpha cat, trying to assert her dominance over Buster, a feral-turned-domestic short hair; and Rocky, a feral Himalayan.  Suzie and Buster would mark their territory all over.  Then one day, Buster was gone.  I missed Buster but having him around caused a lot of cat drama.  I focused my attention on Rocky, who was so shy that she wouldn't let anyone approach her.  Eventually she'd let me pet her and she would like her daily neck scratches.  Suzie then became jealous of Rocky and has been much more affectionate, especially to the kids.  Now the kids fight over who gets to sleep with Suzie.  


Hanna being cute in her dress for church


At the halfway point of the activity days bike ride.  We did over 10 miles that day.



Good turnout from Northgate 1st and 2nd wards



Blake let me cut his hair.  It looks nice.  He was excited to comb it up for church.



Last night Scott had over 13 or 14 friends to celebrate his birthday.  They did a photo scavenger hunt in teams of four.  Scott's team won.  Everyone had a good time.  

 

One of his friends gave him this nice Cal sweater.


Today we turned off the screens.  The kids played outside.  The weather was nice.  I like 9:00 church.  Okay, bye.  

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DavidandJuliann said…
Funny about the drama with the cats!
Nice to have no screen time for a day.
3/18/22, 12:42 PM
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