Happy Monday Morning

A daily routine to have brother/sister snuggle time.  

The high school science class has many furry critters.  This is Butt Cheeks.  Of course, HS student named. 

JT is wearing his fishing hat at a basketball game in Shelby. 

Jaydyn's new dress up outfit.  

JT couldn't decide if he was mad or glad standing up. This is the mad moment, which did quickly turn to the happy moment. 

Happy Monday Eve!  These past few days, the temperatures have dropped and the snow has been coming down.  What a great day to stay indoors, snuggle with a blanket and watch the Super Bowl.  

Hard to believe that JT is already 7 months old and crawling all over the place. He's starting to pull himself up on most things he can grab onto and at the stage where he has no concept that if he crawls off the bed head first, that he will fall.  So, nap times are floor based and all eyes on baby at all times.  We've seen a preview of his temper when we are not feeding him quick enough as he throws his whole body, including hands and head back, and lets out the highest pitch squeal that we've ever heard. 

Jaydyn is doing great as she continues to learn skills for kindergarten such as writing her whole name, learning letter sounds, and knowing her street address which would be much easier if we'd stop moving.   The other day, we made cookie dough icecream and she decided it would be nice to share it with a widowed grandma the lives across the street from us and one other neighbor.  That was a proud parent moment to watch her come up with the idea, write her name on a note and hand deliver.  Glad to see 5 years of harping on good manners and the act of doing things for others has finally paid off!  

Justin is getting his man cave set up and starting to tie flies for spring and summer fishing which will be here in no time flat!  We are filling our big house rental quite nicely with some of Justin's furniture making.  So far, he's made craft room cubbies, man cave lockers, fly tying bench, and a computer table.  He's almost completed the dining room table and then he will move onto coat, hats, glove holders, bookcase, laundry basket shelves, and more craft room cubbies.   Jaydyn and I are very thankful for his carpentry skills as we continue to add to our list of furniture.  

I am very glad to have mine and Jaydyn's craft room set up.  Looking forward to getting back into machine sewing and expanding my vocabulary as I attempt to cut and sew shapes of fabric together in hopes that something recognizable turns out in the end.  With winter sports nearing an end and spring sports starting shortly, never a dull moment at the school on the weekends.  

We continue to be thankful as a family for each other and are fortunate and blessed with good health and love all around us.  We pray for our friends and family to have the same and glad to frenquently communicate with all.  

Until next time, live each moment to the fullest!

Love,

4 J Masons