Finally...

The last building project at Lowe's. It's coming up again Saturday!

They just love worms!

Dancin' (This is what Taliesin will be wearing to his spring dance recital).

Nathanael decided today that he was ready to go back to karate lessons. Taliesin's been going for the past couple of months. He's so proud that he gets his yellow belt later this month. Nathanael was getting a little concerned with the "stranger safety" lessons and with some of the karate equipment (mainly "BOB," the bad guy punching bag). So we have been talking about it. We talked about how he is always with someone, so he really does not have to worry a lot about strangers the way some kids do; and when I told him that "BOB" is just like one of the villains that superheroes fight (only BOB doesn't have hands or feet, so he can't fight back), he was fine. He had so much fun again today at karate class.

I'm glad. He really has enjoyed his karate lessons. I like to see him continue doing what he enjoys!

Kandy

Lowe's Build and Grow program

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day. We did! Our Valentine tradition for Kelsey and me include me getting him an orange rose and some kind of a purple flower that is available (it's been everything from irises to carnations). He always bakes me a Valentine cake. This has been our tradition since before we started dating. This year, Taliesin decided he also wanted a purple carnation for Valentine's day. Nathanael opted for a Valentine frog balloon.

Our Valentine's Day started with a trip to Lowe's for Taliesin to make a jewelry box through their Build and Grow program. It is a really neat project for kids. Nathanael also got a building kit, but he was more interested in playing than building. This was a first time there, so each got his own apron and safety goggles. And they each got a patch for this month's project -to sew on the apron. The next activity will be on Feb. 28. The kids will be building wooden race cars (even Nathanael is looking forward to that one!) Taliesin asks me everyday, "When do we go build the race cars?" Taliesin, now, just so you know, is an official construction worker!

After our building project, we headed to the 4-H meeting, then off to work for Kelsey and me. It was a nice but all-to-fast Valentine's Day. Next, Saturday, however, is an evening for Kelsey and me. It's our being more than friends anniversary - an anniversary of the day we decided to start dating. To celebrate, we're going to see the play version of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at our community theatre. It should be fun!

Kandy