January 2026

January was a slow month for us, especially now that we don't have kids at home and wrestling to go to. But we did have a few fun things. First off - book club! December's history meeting had to be pushed into January due to the craziness of the holiday season. We learned all about different "Women of the Blue and Gray".

For Classics I chose a Rudyard Kipling - "Kim". It was fine, nothing amazing, however we did learn a lot about India.

I can't believe it's McKenna's last year of swim at Witt!

The whole family went up for McKenna's final home meet of the season and to celebrate Senior Night!

Way to start off the ight - first place in the Women 1000 free.

She swam the breaststroke, an event she never swims, and she did it all alone!

Way to go, McKenna!

Her relay team also got the win!

I have really loved watching this girl swim these past few years!

My subbing adventures continue! A student did a drawing of me apparently...

and I got another one later in the day by one of my favorite 7th grade history students that is now a sophomore. I think I like his drawing better!

The Life of Cleo

Her new profile picture!

The blackmail picture, ha ha!

She's ready for a "treat".

Looking for bunnies or bunny poop, one of her favorite pasttimes.

When I'm home alone and missing David...

she feels the same so she keeps me company.

Every once in awhile she feels the need to study scriptures with me.

She keeps me company while I watch movies.

She's a pretty happy dog and loves her walks...

but also her naps.

Final Days of Break

We made it to the Giving Machine on the very last day! It's always such a cool experience!

Cousins!

Afterwards we had lunch at The Cheesecake Factory.

This drink was amazing! And so was our conversation - we covered topics ranging from was the landing on the moon real to modern sightings of Cain.

Love time with my Xander!

Xander's final outing with his buddies!

One of my favorite pictures of my Savannah!

All too soon it was time to say goodbye to my kids. I treasure these times that we get to spend together.

Goodbye, 2025!

New Year's Eve was all about Stranger Things! We dressed up as some of our favorite characters and made some themed food!

The cigs, ha ha!

We went upstairs to make a video, do some boomerangs, and pose for some photos. Ted and Karen;

Eleven and Will;

Will and his mom, Joyce;

Heidi really nailed Joyce!

Murray;

Eleven and Max.

I thought everyone did such a great job dressing up!

We took the official New Year's Eve photo a little early this year. Xander was not all caught up with Stranger Things so he was heading home before the big finale.

We are ready!!

The finale was just about two hours and it was satisfying! The last season definitely was not my favorite but it was so fun to finish the series all together!