January 2022 Happenings

 Cats are loving the cat tree over by the big living room window.  They bask in the sun whenever it comes out.

Love how my Minnesota friends get me to go for hikes in winter.  Without them, I never would!  It really isn't as cold as my mind thinks it will be once I get out there.  This one was taken around Hickory Grove Lake.  We are really hoping the lake will fill up for summer so we can take the kayak and paddle board out there!

Unbelievable that we are the parents of an 18 year old!  He chose Hickory Park for his birthday meal.  Unfortunately Lanie and I were in isolation for a Covid exposure on his birthday.  He hung out with friends and spent him birthday money on things he wanted.  

Carter's 18th year Bio: 

Height - 6' 2"
Weight - 270
Shoe Size - 13
Favorite Food - a good burger
Good Friends - Seth, Colyn, Wyatt, Nolan, Kaelan
Favorite Pastime - weightlift
Favorite Subject - Math 
When he grows up - undecided
Favorite sport to play - football
Favorite book/ thing to read - news
Favorite Movie or TV show - The Office
Favorite Song/ Singer - Trippy Red or MGK
Favorite Place - my bedroom
Firsts - first time getting into an accident (flipped Malibu), first time quitting a job, first time being an online learner, first time starting varsity football
Favorite Memory - winning the Bondurant game
Most looking forward to - playing football as a senior

New Year hike at Robison Acres with friends.

We were so excited that Lanie got to take guitar class from Mrs. Dumbaugh during 1st semester.  She loved it!

Lanie and her para Miss Ruden.  We are so very thankful for Miss Ruden.  She is patient, fun, and caring.

Double date night to ISU Hockey game.  Shanna had never been to one!  We went for drinks at Torrent then supper at Boulder Tap House.  Very low key game but would love to take her to a Minnesota Wild game sometime!