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February's fine...

I'm tired right now, and not totally inspired to write, but happy to say, positive vibes and health have returned to the Boyen Bunch household. Earlier this week Jonas was running a fever...strep again! Luckily, no other Boyen's tend to catch strep, since we all have had our tonsils removed. He recovered quickly and was back at it.

We've had lots going on already this month, fabulous February is underway. Bailey's put his down payment on his dorm room and will be rooming with a friend he's had since 5th grade. He was also offered his full scholarship and grant package. It's still mind blowing to think he'll be graduating in June and heading to college in August.

Lorelei's doing great in diving and already on Level 4.


We took advantage of my free Grimaldi's pizza and had a wonderful family night out. It's hard to get all six of us out at the same time, especially with two busy teenagers in the house.  It was the perfect end to my birthday celebrations.


After lots of hard work and months of rehearsal, the Carson Choir was finally ready to present the musical, "Snow Biz". This was bittersweet, since this will be the last time one of my own kiddos will be in it, with me as the assistant director.



Someone had a hard time waking up the morning after the show...theater is exhausting!


Valentine's day traditions continue with pink pancakes for breakfast.


The very next day my dad turned 70! We had a nice dinner to celebrate this wonderful guy!


We actually had two concerts this past week, squeezed in between Valentine's and my dad's birthday.  Savannah had a concert Tuesday night and Jonas had one Thursday night.  Double concerts makes for a musically filled, busy week.


The kid's have tomorrow off (lucky!). I have staff development, which I have to admit, I don't mind much. It's nice to have adult time, with absolutely no kids at all!  Not mine or a classroom full. I guess in a way it IS a day off. I always try to look for that silver lining.

Happy President's Day!



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