The Lieslands

simply livin' it up

Orange Beach

For Spring Break we went to Orange Beach, Alabama. All of us went except Andrew, who is at college. Mari had some friends staying in a condo in the next complex over from ours and she spent most of her time with them-and had a blast. We enjoyed slow mornings, afternoons at the beach, and sunsets.

Rose’s Music Concert

This evening was Rose’s 3rd grade choir concert. It’s always enjoyable. Rose loves it and spends the weeks leading up these concerts singing the songs for herself and anyone who will listen.

Kathie’s 80th Birthday Weekend

This weekend we celebrated Kathie’s 80th birthday. There was dinner Friday night with Judy and Lloyd, a ladies spa day on Saturday, and then brunch on Sunday.

Les Mis

Susan and I have been trying to get out on more dates and this month we went to Les Mis at the Civic Center. I think it was my first time seeing a Broadway show not put on by a high school.

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Happy Birthday, Elliot!

Elliot turned 17 this year. He is fun to have around and enjoys running, pickleball, and games. He and I enjoy watching sports together and playing ping pong almost every night in the winter. He hit the gym a lot over the winter and would often stop at Ross on the way home looking for deals .

Partiers
You can tell from his smile that he knew he was going to have a lot of “girlfriends” after his first attempt at blowing out the candles.

Cincinnati Visit

With other plans for Spring Break, we headed to Cincinnati this weekend for a quick visit.

Ruben came with us.
We ate a lot of Graeters ice cream.
We had a little birthday celebration for Elliot.
Elsie, Lucia, Madelyn, Elliot and Henry
We played some games.
Des

Happy Valentine’s Day

Nothing beats Valentine’s Day at Panera!

Spring Activities

We are approaching our spring activities season, where we will be busy with plenty of practices, games, concerts, dances and graduations.

Elliot is doing some PT to help with his hip for track.
Lucia is going to join her SCBD class from last year and start pointe. Picking out your first pointe shoes is a milestone and it felt great to be there with her.

Feb 11

Valentine’s Day party with the ladies.
Super Bowl Party with the Reagens

Father Daughter Mother Dance

Lucia, Rose and I missed the Father Daughter Dance at our church this year, so we hosted our own, at our house, and moms are invited (and brothers).

The Dancers
Elliot hung out in the background most of the evening. And Ruben.

Tumbling Troupe

Lucia and Rose are members of the Tumbling Troupe at their dance and tumbling studio. They had a few practices and have been performing at a few high school basketball halftime breaks. Afterward the kids and families take over a local restaurant for dinner or a treat.

Lucia Chorus Concert

This evening was Family Engagement Night at the girls’ school. Lucia is in the 5th and 6th grade chorus and they sang a few songs at the end of the night.