February Activities

We now have the whole family back together at home.  We are figuring out the new rhythm of trying to celebrate having some sort of a Sabbath on Saturdays where we rest from our usual activities and enjoy things that don't drain us further.

Joy works on her next painting project.

Celebrating Gusto's 50th birthday, glad he flew in from Colorado and chose to hang out with Eric & Brett.

Brett saw Folsom vs Gregori Girl's HS Soccer Semifinal match to see his old college friend, Phil coach.

Brett flies the Ghost in a battle with the boys.

Garrett plays in the worship band with Andy leading.

Family driving range golf outing.

The four boys play Star Wars Unlimited--Brett, of course plays Boba Fett.

Thanks to Aaron and Kaarli, we were able to attend Dear Evan Hanson at the Gallo

Bryce fills in to team with Caleb on the devotion for ICC.

Going back to the classic X-Wing game with the boys.

Seeing the latest Captain America movie in the theatre.

Qi'ra is taking up climbing Sego Palm trees now.

Leia wants to get warm on the car where the engine vents its heat.

Garrett in the worship band with Mike LaBelle leading.

Leia finds a cozy spot on the couch in Bryce's lap.

Griffin and Elijah lead an ICC activity.

Garrett in the worship band with Andy leading.

The new fridge Christmas card picture collage.

Work Pictures

Joy's refugee team.

FPHC staff meeting picture.

Joy went to a conference with Glenda in San Ramon for work.

 

ORAD Practice

Joseph lifted up on his brother's shoulders.

Soccer match for Pharoah's Fist.

Griffin, Bryce, and Jake perform their ORAD.

 

Home Group Valentine's

Given that Valentine's Day was on Friday and we have home group on Fridays, we decided to make it big event for all the couples.  We shared a meal doing it hot pot style.  Sophy brought the pots, we blew some fuses, everyone else brought items to put in the pots, and we had memories and laughs.  

Daren and Sophy show off the broccoli.

We had to move one of the hot pots to the kitchen due to blowing fuses.

The home group five couples with Andy and Suzy getting steamy at the end.

Scott and Jill pick some good items for their plates.

Tish and Gabe eye some of the veggies and meat.

 

Celebrating the February Birthdays

Seeing if he could replicate his feat from last time of eating his whole meal with lightsaber chopsticks.

Brett and the birthday girls:  Wendy, Avery, and Caitlyn.

Around the table for some games:  Avery, Caitlyn, Joy, and the boys.

Grammy's corner with Bruce next to her.

Wendy, Poppy, Jeanne, and Bruce.

 

Brett's Sacramento Adventure

Brett was asked to go to a Street Medicine conference in Sacramento at the Railroad Museum.  It was a three day conference, so he stayed at the Delta King Riverboat Hotel and found a way to connect with his college friend, Mark, and attend a Kings game.  While he was away from home, Brett also finished his quarterly CME questions while it poured rain all day and night his first day up there.

The rooms were small but comfy.

Getting to see Domantis Sabonis and Paolo Bancherio was pretty special.

Keegan Murray warms up.

Taking a picture from his seat in the lower bowl.

Having dinner with college friend, Mark.

Zach LaVine's first game as a King, after the stunning D'Aaron Fox trade.

A view from the hotel of the Sacramento bridge.

The roundhouse at the Railroad Museum...oh the memories.