March already???

February escaped us. Honestly, we have been sick throughout February...and ended with a bang last week when we all got stomach viruses. We did have one very nice weekend in February in between the worst of congested heads and bronchitis...spending a great time in Pflugerville with Ron, Traci & Alexander, Anthony, Jennifer, Anna & Colin, and Shelly, John and Sarah. It was first off great to be with our friends out of our house and routine, and secondly amazing to watch our smaller family members meet each other and become fast friends themselves. Wish I had captured everyone in a single photo...but at least I have a few to share from that day. We enjoyed some tasty barbeque from Rudy's, and some amazing vegetables from the Martin garden, and dear Shelly created a delicious chocolate cake and some beautiful valentine cookies for us. I love our friends!

March 2nd we barely recovered enough to host a sweet celebration for Richard and Trish and their impending arrival of precious baby girl Callie. It was so nice to see our extended family, many had not yet met Wyatt, and wonderful to celebrate Trish and Richard. The day offered an ideal time for them to let Mema Bass know that her 2nd great grandchild in just over a year would carry on her middle name, Marie. As far as I could tell through my watery eyes...there were tears all around. Mema and Pops both had not been feeling well, and truly just barely made it to the party. I knew it was a precious day, and we tried real hard to encourage her to attend...and I'm so grateful she was able. I am sad to report that yesterday she suffered what appears to be a mild stroke, and fell and broke her wrist. She is in ICU and doing as well as can be expected for now. Please keep her and Pops in your thoughts and prayers.