Lately: Projects Galore

So far this year, we've been busy with projects -- school projects, house projects, and Cub Scout projects! On the house front, I am in full-on clean-out mode. So far, we've donated 11 boxes to Salvation Army (five more have since been filled); taken a car load of electronics to Westpark Recycling; put out piles and piles for heavy trash; and donated 181 books to Books Between Kids!  

Cleaned out linen closet with plenty of room for a kitty!

We are also trying to spruce things up, so my parents helped me select and hang new bedroom drapes (blackout, finally, after six years of thin curtains in a light-filled room!). They also helped me replace curtain rods in three rooms and replace all our old, broken door stops. I purchased a bunch of frames for odd-sized art from Art-to-Frames and we have been busy hanging art around the house! 2017 has been productive so far! 

Will had his final two middle school interviews in January -- whew! So glad those are done! Lunch out at Little Matt's before the final interview.

Third graders showcased all their hard work on their heritage projects in January, with a Heritage Festival and Feast. Henry dressed up as a Danish immigrant for the parade. 

 This kiddo worked so hard!

At the Heritage Feast, Henry sampled foods from around the world. 

Also that week was our school's International Festival, with more food and activities from around the world.

Henry's class also had a field trip to Space Center Houston and I got to tag along as a chaperone. 

January is also Pinewood Derby month. The boys each made a speed car and a demolition car. 

Will's last Pinewood Derby!

Demolition

Speed

Our cars didn't win any prizes this year, but they sure were fun to build and race.

Will's last den meeting as a Cub Scout was last week. His Arrow of Light dinner and ceremony are Thursday night, and then he officially crosses over into Boy Scouts next week. This boy has worked so hard and we are so proud of him! Now he just needs to pick which troop he's joining!

Super Bowl LI -- celebrated with Eureka Heights Buckle Bunny, my favorite beer ever,

and pizza!

We were rooting for the Patriots (for no particular reason) and most of us went to bed thinking the game was lost, only to wake up this morning to find out they had pulled off the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history! 

One final picture -- breakfast crepes at the farmers market are the boys' new favorite breakfast.

What have you been up to lately?