Valentine's Day and Good News

We had been having such a crappy week (car repairs over $300, Landon's back went out and he was on 3 different medications, the girls have both been sick lately), but it really turned around for us thanks to Landon's family! Last week we received no fewer than 8 Valentines' cards in the mail, plus a few ecards. We feel loved like you would not believe! We've been really spoiled us this year, and we are so grateful!Lauren had sprained her ankle, had the flu and wasn't feeling very well on Friday. The UPS man knocked on the door and left the girls each a very fun Valentine package from their sweet aunts. It was exactly what she needed to keep a positive attitude the rest of the day. So I've been making these crayon rolls lately. I made this one for Oliviana's birthday. Cute, huh? (This is before the crayons were put in the slots, obviously.) This is the website I used to learn how to do it: www.skiptomylou.org/20007/04/45/on-a-roll/ Check it out!

Other good news: Landon was asked to come back as an administrator for summer school this year. He worked for free as an assistant principal for summer school last year to earn hours for his internship, but this year he'll actually get paid! So it's like he just got his first paying principal job and he didn't even have to apply for it. They called him (at home!) and asked him to work with them. It's such a compliment and such a relief for us!