February came and went. Fast. We are into March. Don't know where the time goes. We ended the month at Val's for Spencer's 11th birthday. Talk about time flying. I don't know where those years went!

Tonight was a sleepover. Don't know when Damien and Raidyn fell asleep as I didn't make it past 10:00. I was up at 12:30 and Peyton was still awake. I left him watching the cooking channel and went downstairs. He was still awake at 1:00. I checked him again at 1:30. Every 30 minutes from then until 4:00. He was still awake. That is when Damien woke up and had to give me hugs. At 4:30, Damien needed a drink. Of course Peyton did too. I started another pot of coffee and filled my cup. At 4:44, before heading back downstairs, I checked the boys again. (I am talking A.M. here.) Damien was still awake and Peyton had his eyes closed. It scared me! I had to check to see if he was breathing. He was asleep!

Heading upstairs for my 3rd cuppa coffee at 5:45 (I am still talking A.M. here.) I found Damien still awake and having a high old time with Raidyn. The TV went off. Threats were made. I told them they were not allowed up before 7:30! I grabbed my coffee and retreated to the basement.

The good thing is, they didn't wake Peyton. The bad thing is, I don't think they will go back to sleep. Mom and Dad may very well get three very tired and crabby kids back.

Sunday was a trip to Valentino's for Jens birthday. We left our house at 10:00. It was snowing lightly with huge flakes. When we came out at 11:30, it was a blizzard with strong winds. Visibility - a block at most. VERY cold.

The first picture was taken a week earlier when the guys came to visit. The others are at Val's and on the way home. The guys had to show off their spiked hair, which they were very proud of.

Will this winter never end ??

VALENTINES DAY

Old Irish,

Happy Valentines Day. I love you !

Swedeheart

INVADED !!

Friday afternoon. They were everywhere. Rooftops, trees and in the yard. Robins !!

I have never seen so many together at one time. I think they are still looking for a state with no snow or cold weather. Don't think they have found it yet.

What a pretty and hopeful sight.

GAME

An old friend of Bob's, Dick Kutlas, called Friday night. He had an extra ticket to the NU-OU basketball game and wanted to know if Bob would like to go with him . Dick would pick him up.

We have had many chances this year to go to games. Casey has been getting tickets from a friend at work who couldn't go. It was always when the snow was too deep, too icy or just plain too cold to get out and make the effort.

This time Bob jumped at the chance.

Then came the 10:00 news.

Due to the terrible storm in the southern part of the country, OU couldn't get here in time for the afternoon game. It was changed to 7:00 PM that evening. Quite frankly, I am shocked they were even able to get here then.

Bob called Dick Saturday morning and they talked about it. I don't think Dick goes out at night anymore and he didn't want to go.

Dick lost his wife earlier this month. I posted a picture and her obituary. I think both Jerry and Donata might remember her.

I hope they get another chance to go to a game. I know Bob would enjoy it.

Jackie asked if I had ever gotten my "wireless' printer configured yet. No! Right after Christmas I decided to 'flip' the two rooms in the basement back the way they used to be and put everything in place to do that. Right now, neither room is done and the family room looks like a tornado hit it. I am pretty sure I know where the instructions are. I just can't get to them. I thought for sure I would make some progress this afternoon, but the Hallmark channel had a movie marathon on today. Watched a couple of very good movies and fell asleep during the last one.

I hope to get this done soon and the house decent enough so I can ask Jackie to come over and figure it out for me. I know another battle with that printer and I will come out the loser.