Twilight

Yeah, I ended up being one of the crazy people that went out and bought Twilight Friday night at midnight. Alexis went to a party they had at the mall, they had a look-a-like contest, bobbing for apples, prizes and games. They had random questions like, what was the population of Forks, What was the first thing Edward said to Bella, "Hello", that's how Alexis won the box of chocolates.

Spring

Last Wednesday it was 75 degrees. There were so many people at Purcell Park. It was such a beautiful day. The trees are full of blossoms, the daffodils are in full bloom, and it's March. So, we had to make a fresh strawberry pie. Thanks, Joy, for sending the Danish Dessert. YUMMY, we'll top it off with fresh whipped cream!!!!

My job is going great. Never a dull day. Tuesday and Thursdays I'm in classes at JMU and last week I went to UVA medical center in Charlottesville, a doctor's office in Timberville, and J&D Court in Staunton on Friday for two hearings. And you guessed it, they all ordered transcripts.

Bookshelves

I finally have bookshevles. I even put them together all by myself. YEAH!!! I had all these books in my closet for the last seven months. One is in the living room and the other one is in Alexis' bedroom. It's so nice to have extra space, so now I can really start on food storage.

JMU was on springbreak last week so I didn't work very much, WHEW, nice break. I made mini lemon bundt cakes for her teachers -- parent/teacher conference -- and a ward party we had on Friday. Alexis is doing well in school. If you get 86% it's a C in Virginia, 93% to 100% is an A, 87% to 92% is a B. What happened to the 80% being B's? Anyway, I met with all of her teacher's and they are all fantastic.

It was so nice to have a break and play catch-up this week, hence the bookshelves. Alexis spent a lot of time at the pool for swimming lessons, more like stroke development. She even went swimming with her friends Maggie & Anna on Thursday before her lesson -- no school because of parent/teacher conference. She also played in a basketball tournament with our stake in Charlottesville and her group took third place. She had a ton of fun and will probably play basketball in school next year. Alexis and Valerie spent the weekend together, again.

New Beginnings was also last week. Alexis gave an amazing talk on Faith. She even prepared for it all on her on. So, not working a ton last week really came in handy.

4th Snow Day, March 2

So we had another snow day. They even delayed court today by two hours, yeah for me. The judge started calling out cases, so by the time I arrived my hearing was over. That was the easiest money I've ever made. I love appearance fees. Alexis went sledding with Valerie at Mary Baldwin College, Valerie's mom is a biology, professor there. It was really cold. It was in the 30s.

By Friday the weather had completely changed. Really warm, in the 70s. Lots of shorts and flipflops. The weather here is very strange. I'm not used to actually having spring in March. I can't wait, my first spring in the East.

Alexis & Valerie

Alexis' friend Valerie spent the weekend with us. They have tons of fun together. Last weekend Alexis went with her family to Tyson's Corner, a huge shopping mall, around 100 stores, any and everything you could ever want and think of, and the Melting Pot for dinner. Aren't friends the best.

We even saw a bus by the American History Museum with Alexis' name on it.