Beth and Ben had a karate tournament Saturday morning. Benjamin got a third place trophy for Kumite (fighting)! Bethany got a first place trophy for Kumite and a third place trophy in doubles creative forms! They both did a great job. I love to see the things they are learning in karate and how strong they are becoming.

Megan and Ammon came over Saturday night for hamburgers because they couldn't come over Sunday. Then we played Wacky Six with Chey's date (Jens) and Cali's date (Richmond). It was like a big group date! It was so fun to see Meg and Ammon!

Sarah and McKay came over for a random dinner this week, too, on Thursday. It's always fun when our married kids come by!

Now that tennis is over, Cali and Chey have been playing a lot more piano. It's so fun to hear their songs drift through the house. They're preparing for senior recitals in the spring. I'm excited!

Our high school is also in the finals for football, so the twins went to a playoff game at our high school Friday night with their friends. Fun school times!

Bethany has been sick with a cold all week. She stayed home for two days but decided she was bored enough to go back to school on Wednesday. She is sick of being sick! Poor kid. She still went to a friend's house on Friday night and competed in the tournament Saturday morning. She's fighting through.

Benjamin had guitar and activity days and karate this week. He and Max rode their bikes to activity days and back up the hill when they were done! He looked red and tired when he walked in the door! We moved Kevin's computer up to the main room upstairs and Ben is excited to be able to play his computer games upstairs where there is more light and a great view and people! Kevin and I decided he was too isolated downstairs.

Kevin has been planning our retirement. I think he said he's read (listened to) five books in the last three weeks. He is excited about investing! I am glad he's learning so much about it.

I have been working on publishing my books and now have THREE books live on Amazon. The weather has been fantastic and I love it when I can work outside! I'll show y'all my cute covers: