We did a lot of NEW things this week! I enjoyed an art lesson, went on several nature outings, explored downtown San Antonio, tried some German food, got my hair colored, ate fancy chocolates, attended the San Antonio Temple, learned some new things about my family history, and even went roller skating!! While searching for some books for my little nephew, Logan, who ended up in the hospital with RSV, a fever of 104 and multiple seizures up in Northern Idaho, Gwen found this book that completely filled her with JOY . So naturally I had to buy it for her. :) Baby Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo. (Logan - who is Gwen's age - is home tonight from the hospital, but still has a long ways to go in his recovery. Bless his sweet little heart) Monday evening , Amber gave me an oil painting demonstration. I found it to be very enlightening. She described to me the importance of covering the canvas with a "wash", to activate the surface, and suggestions on what tone

After finishing up antibiotics for my ear infection and clearing up the bronchitis with inhalers, I am back in business! By the end of the week I woke up with enough energy to get up, exercise, and play with the girls endlessly all day long. What a great feeling! The highlights of my week will be shared in photos. Because photos are worth a thousand words. Girls Night / Froyo Night at Orange Leaf https://photos.app.goo.gl/DFe2AfVcapCnCGoA8  (Gwen & Abby dancing) Nature walk near the house Gwen chasing all the birds https://photos.app.goo.gl/nCGEDL2L4DEeTNtn9 On the Leon Creek Greenway nature trail last night while Amber and Weston were at the temple: https://photos.app.goo.gl/W5h1Sw776jQcwR6j7 We saw about 25 deer in the 2 1/2 miles that we walked. See if you can spot the deer behind me - - - Science as a family in the form of homemade slime: And lots of fun conversations with Papi: (Scott) (Teaching Abby how to make the Superman