2025, February 10-16

Getting the shingles vaccine booster felt kind of surreal. Lots of surreal events going on lately. 

Eliza baked Valentine's Day sugar cookies at BUH on Monday. 

While there, Hallie caught sight of another camouflaged deer. 

At another BUH class, Eliza used paint and resin to make this lidded box. 

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, Hallie and company made new drinks. Of course, one should never scrimp on the sprinkles. 

Hallie received gifts from coworkers and students. 

Kai came back after a bit of a weather-related delay on Thursday. 

Fergus chose a stool for a perch because apparently one of his seats was taken. Who can tell?

Hallie took Kai out for a V-Day treat. 

Mike received an email from Springville City regarding one of his flag design contest submissions. Fingers crossed he makes it to the top 5! We are so excited to hear what happens next.

Speaking of flags, Canada celebrated the 60th anniversary of adopting its iconic flag. We flew ours in solidarity with our northern neighbor (or is that neighbour?). 

While V-Day has passed, the fun drinks have not. There will be a new cherry flavor coming out at Starbucks, so Hallie attempted to make a cherry chocolate chip frappuccino. It was better than her coworker thought it would be. Not often does Hallie play scientist. When the drink turns out yummy, Hallie is happy with herself.

Mike got his shingles vaccine booster on Saturday. He's happy for the vaccine but could do without the side effects. He was wiped out most of Sunday. Good thing we have a day off tomorrow. 

And finally, news of the stupid. Seriously, those of you who voted for this, why? Cheap eggs? Scary immigrants? To own the libs? Seriously? How's that working out for you? Unforgivable.