2/1 to 2/7:
Sunday the 1st we went to Scott's home to watch the Superbowl and eat. The Patriots beat the Seahawks on an unlikely last second interception when the Seahawks were at the 1 yard line about to score to win the game. Should have given it to Marshawn Lynch. Friday 5th Candi and I went to the temple. We went to eat dinner at the Lonestar steakhouse to use a $25 dollar gift card. It was really good and we were stuffed. We had bread then a cheesy shrimp dip with tortilla chips, then I had a lobster & shrimp chowder before our main course of steak. Then we went to the movies and saw The Seventh Son. It was our Valentines date since Candi will be gone on Valentines Day. Saturday we watched Leila play basketball and in the evening we went and ate at California's Pizza Kitchen. Only Leila and Erana came. It was a birthday dinner for Candi since she isn't here on her birthday. It was good pizza.
2/8 to 2/14:
For FHE on 2/9 we went to Leatherbys for a last family time before Candi leaves to NZ. We had cheese fries too. We love those. Candi has been buying heaps of gifts for her family (spending too much). On Wednesday 2/11 I stayed home the first part of the day to be with Candi and drop her off at the airport. I wasn't looking forward to this day. I'll miss her and Erana too much. Their flight to LA was at 1:46pm. I went to work after dropping them off. They have a flight to Fiji then Fiji to NZ. The flight to Fiji left at 10:30pm pst so they had a while to wait. I went to Jaxon and Leilas' parent/teacher conference at 7pm. The kids had no school Fri 13th. I went and got a few things at the store. Saturday was chore day. I did 3 loads of laundry. I was supposed to put some blue stuff in with the whites but ended up staining them with it, lol. Should have read the instructions. Candi got there safely and texted and called on Google Hangouts and Skype.
2/15 to 2/21:
We ate dinner at Tania's Sunday at 5pm for a last dinner with Shaun's family before they move to Hawaii. Tania's neighbors were there as well and some of Shaun's ward friends so it was a crowded place. Jaxon went to Talia's, Mina with Malia and Leila with Kage for the night because they didn't have school Monday. I didn't have work, it was Presidents Day. Didn't do a whole lot that day. Slept in until 11am. Tuesday and Thursday I left work at 2:30pm to watch Mina play volleyball at Bennion. She does well. They won both games. She played in the b team game as well on Thursday because she didn't have any game time on the a team. Friday the 20th Jaxon went with the scouts to an over-night camp in the mountains. He went with Rex Morgan. We got all his gear ready and his tent. He came back and said it was horrible. He didn't sleep in the night because it was freezing cold, even with 2 sleeping bags and his snow clothes on. It snowed and his tent had bent inwards almost to him when he was laying down. He did sledding the next day. I told him it's an experience that will toughen him up and that he can look back on and say things are easy compared to that. I won't make him do any more winter camps if he doesn't want to go but I wanted him to experience it once. Anymore camping requirements can just be done in nice weather. I have been talking with Candi almost everyday using Google Hangouts which has been really nice. I stayed up really late on the week end a couple times chatting with Candi. I miss her so much. Doing a lot of her chores has given me a renewed appreciation for what she does for our family.
2/22 to 2/28:
Shaun and Christine came and borrowed our van Monday, 23rd until Thursday when they leave to live in Hawaii. We had FHE and Tyrell gave the message from the New Era about having good friends. I emphasized the importance of being friendly to everyone, make many friends but only hang out with friends that have similar standards to yours because they can have a huge influence on your life for good or bad. We also watched a couple mormon messages on youtube. Tuesday I left work early to watch Mina's volleyball team beat Eisenhower jr high. Mina made some good plays. I didn't go to the Thursday game but Mina said they won so they are undefeated with one more game to go before playoff time. Tyrell has been practicing rugby Mon, Wed and Fri. Wed the kids had mutual and scouts. Friday I slept in and did the groceries with Leila. She's my shopping buddy. She's very helpful. Jaxon's friend Ventrick stayed the night. Saturday I did the laundry and took Leila and Jaxon out to Carls Jr for dinner. Candi has been having fun in NZ visiting friends and family and shopping and stuff. She said Erana has been having heaps of fun with Leo but she is naughty sometimes.
