A Visit With the Jacobs

Our families have SO much fun when we get together. The kids instantaneously became the best of friends when they met for the very first time.

Then we went out and spent the afternoon with them the week of my birthday. We had a fantastic New Year's weekend with them this year.

So anytime we plan to get together, fun is guaranteed.

We kicked this weekend off with bowling. I love to bowl. Though I really stink at it.


Tawna plays just as well as I do.






T.R.O.U.B.L.E.


Friday night, Tawna had a wonderful "Double Date Night" all planned out. First we fed the kids.






Then they went off to play and watch a movie.
While the adults had a delicious steak dinner and watched the Cosby Show. Really we planned to play some games, but got hooked on Retro Tv. LOVE Bill Cosby!

The next morning Tawna and I cooked a big breakfast for the family.

The boys played outside.


Kelsea colored and played with Kylie, Leon and Jason went shopping, and Tawna and I relaxed.


We ordered pizza for dinner on Saturday. There was a very important game on that night. Duke v/s Carolina.


We were so wiped out every night, and everyone sort of crashed at the same time.

Sunday morning, Tawna and Jason cooked everyone a delicious breakfast. Jason threw down on his French Toast. Seriously, it was that good.

We spent the rest of our visit playing Guesstures. It was fun!

Jacobs


v/s

Bakers

Spring Awakening -A Review

I went to the theater with my good friend Amy last night and saw Spring Awakening. It was a great show! Teenage angst set to the tone of great music, what can go wrong?

The story is set in 1890's Germany. The play is a bit dark and anti-parent, but it fits the time period. Mostly the parents turn a blind eye to the troubles of adolescence; while the kids fumble along in a world of self discovery. They have no one to turn to for answers to their questions as the adults all condemn all "impurities". Young Wendla doesn't even know where children come from and when she asks she's told to "shut it and put on a proper dress". While, in school, Moritz turns to his friends for answers about women, love, and sexuality only to find he's even more confused. Wendla and Melchior vow to create for themselves a new world where there is more freedom of expression, but life becomes an obstacle.

The show was excellently casted and the music was right on! I will say, this play is not for everyone. Many people I know would be offended by even the nature of it. But I had a great time and would see it again in a heart beat!

Magnificent Monday

Last month we decorated our Calendar board for Valentine's Day. Now, thanks to the kids, it's all decked out for St.Patrick's Day.



The kids love doing this now. They want to do it every month.

So now it's your turn. Go and make something beautiful. Go put make-up on, shine your sink, whatever it takes to make Monday Magnificent. Then, come back here and link up with me to share what you did!