Girlies

My granddaughters are coming for a visit this weekend and Nana and Papa get to keep them by themselves.  Yeah!  We are excited and can't wait.  We're going to have a great time -- let the spoiling begin!

On a total different subject ... I'm watching "American Idol" and enjoying many of the singers.  Great group this year.  It will be interesting to see who wins this season.

Lent begins today.  Our church is listening to the New Testament through "Faith Comes by Hearing".  We each received a CD and are listening everyday to passages designated for the next 40 days.  Today was Matthew Chapters 1-7.  My prayer is that the Lord keeps me dedicated to listening to his word.

Crazy Weather

It has been pretty warm this week and today we had 60 degree weather, but we also had a hail storm!  It came down really hard and lasted about 15 minutes.  A lot of rain and thunder as well.  The hail was grape size and just layered our yard and back porch.  So much hail that we had to shovel it off the porch.

We also had a river running down our yard.  I haven't seen that before.  The weather warmed right back up after the hail storm.  Very strange weather.

Little Rock

We took a small vacation and traveled to Hot Springs Arkansas.  We were looking for warmer weather!  On our way we stopped in Little Rock.

We like to visit capitols in each state that we visit. This one is particularly beautiful.  We also went inside and looked around.  It is very similar to Missouri's.

Cardinal Stadium Tour

Our family is a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinal baseball team.  We love to attend games and watch as many games as possible.  For a Christmas present, my daughter and family bought my hubby a tour of Busch Stadium.  We were all able to go, and it was really fun to see the stadium during off season and behind the scenes.

The pictures are of the dugout and of the field.  The field is covered with snow.  The tour stayed inside most of the time, so it wasn't too cold.

We're anxious for the baseball season to begin, but are a little worried about the team this year since one of our best pitchers is out for the season. 

I'm sure they will be great -- Pujols will lead the way!

Future Violinist

My granddaughter will start violin lessons soon.  Her dad started playing when he was very young and is getting ready to release a new album soon.  Check out his website at:  http://www.rosschristopher.com/

She is already so very musical both with her voice and instruments.  It is fun to watch her and look forward to her bright future.

Construction

My hubby has been building a sunroom onto the back of our home.  Here are the stages of the project.  The next step is to take out the bay window and add double doors into our kitchen. 

I'm still trying to figure out the inside decor.  Considering a tile floor and beadboard on the ceiling.  I would like a "L" couch and a couple of side chairs with a large rug under the furniture.  I've been looking through books and magazines for possibilities. 

After the room is completely finished, then we plan to do some landscaping in the back yard that leads to a firepit.  Always some sort of project around here!

Baby Shower

Baby shower time.  Our niece is having a boy in March.  I made her a tie onesie with matching reversible shoes.  Both of these items are always fun to make.  I also crocheted a blanket and baby hat.

The shower was fun and some good family time.  The mom-to-be is having a good time at the shower.  We're excited to meet little baby Jack.  Maybe he will be born on his great uncle's birthday (my hubby).  Wouldn't that be special.