We took advantage of gorgeous weather and had a family work session this afternoon. We emptied the entire contents of the garage, cleaned it thoroughly, and placed everything back in an organized way. Any item with no future in our family makes its way to Craig’s List. The weld holding the front wheel of Nico’s electric scooter to the platform and rear wheels gave out and is beyond repair (not a phrase that comes easily to my lips). I placed it under the Free Items category and in less than ten minutes had as many offers for a new home. This scooter served Nico well and will be missed.

 
After a haircut and another clothing change she is ready for a special night out with her dad. The evening begins with dinner at the Hana Mizuki Japanese Steak House (Benni Hana style table side chef) in the company of her friends Lydia and Claire and their fathers. Then we attended the annual father-daughter Shamrock Ball. Maya looked very grown up this evening in her new gown and her father could not have enjoyed himself more dancing with his not so little girl.

 
After a quick shower and change of clothes she is off to a piano recital in which she preformed brilliantly.

A big day for Maya. First, she helps her team to a 4-2 indoor soccer victory.

Maya invited her friend Lydia and was the winner of one of the Bingo rounds.

 
Kyle and other members of the youth group helped by entertaining the predominantly younger audience. After each round of Bingo the band would play some rock and roll music and Kyle would reward dancers with candy treats.

 
Jeanine will be among the adult chaperones on the trip and was one of the lead organizers of the event this year.

Long awaited Rock & Roll Bingo night has arrived. Funds raised this evening will support our youth group on their travel adventure to Transylvania to meet with members of our sister church there.

Maya created this board game for a school project. I was enlisted to beta test it with her. Not shown in the photo are the cards that are placed over the Too Late and Close Call outlines. It was really a lot of fun and reminded a lot of Chutes & Ladders.

I swung by Walden Pond today and was intrigued by the ice formations to be found on the shoreline. Most of the pond is still frozen but you could literally hear the groaning as the advance of spring begins to thaw the ice.

This Panda Bear cupcake is one of Maya’s creations and will join many close relatives on a journey to Rock & Roll Bingo Night at our church of Friday. There they will be sold to raise funds for the trip Jeanine and Kyle will be making to visit our sister church in Transylvania over the summer.

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday you would swear that spring had arrived. Today another winter storm covered everything in sleet and snow.

 
Walking the dog was not enough for Jeanine so she got an early start on spring clean up.

 
With positively spring like weather, Jeanine insisted we get outside and Nala was treated to an extended walk around the neighborhood.