A Late Christmas/Birthday Get-Together; A Visit from Nana & Bumpa

 Because we couldn't get together for Christmas, due to COVID, we'd kept our presents for Nana, Bumpa, and Uncle Cory at home, in the corner where the Christmas tree used to be.  

Nana and Bumpa recently got their first (of two) COVID vaccine shots.  They trekked down this way so we could get together and exchange some presents for Christmas, Connor's birthday, and Ramsey's birthday.

To be cautious, we wore our masks and tried to stay [sort of] far apart!   (Eric thought he was funny with the gas mask.)

It was a short trip to see each other and open presents.

Nana and Bumpa and the boys opened presents.  

The kids got a lot of neat stuff!  
Ramsey got a couple of Lego Minecraft kits and some other super neat toys and clothes - he was over the moon!

Connor received some nice clothes, CASH, and a new pair of white sneaks - just in time as his others were on their last leg! (Pardon the pun.)

Of course, while we chatted it up, the boys messed around.  Ramsey couldn't resist some horse play with Big Brubby Connor.   

As an add-on to his daily work-outs, Connor started bench-pressing Ramsey. But, Ramsey wouldn't stay very still and kept squirming.  ha!

After a too-short visit, Nana and Bumpa left.   It was so good to see them, as we missed them SOOOO much!!

Once Nana and Bumpa get their second vaccine shots (and maybe Eric has his rounds), we anticipate planning a big ol' family bash.  We miss our family!!!

The Puzzler

 I LOVE puzzles.  When I was a kid and teenager, on Christmas break, I'd always break open a puzzle of 1000 or 2000 pieces.  I'd be in a recliner for days (when not doing chores) with my card table in front of me, in the living room.  Great memories!

The other day, we broke open a puzzle I'd purchased a little while ago.  Ramsey's great at puzzles, so, while I was mass-cooking for the week, I cracked it open and let him go to work.   I couldn't help myself, so I assisted with the outer edges, then I stepped back and let him do his thing.

Next one: the 500-piece puzzle - a picture of yummy donuts.  Game on, Ramsey!  ;-)

Unconventional Valentine's Day

Starting February 1st, each day leading up to Valentine's Day, I'd once again placed "sweethearts" on Ramsey's door.  And, each day, he'd search for the new heart and beam with happiness after reading what each one said.

It was sweet to see how such small little gestures made Ramsey so giddy.  :-)  

Our actual Valentine's Day was a little odd this year and I didn't get cute pics of anyone to post.   I'd had been having pains in my chest and shooting pains and numbness in my arm, so we had to go to the ER. Joy.   Ramsey masked up and went to see my Mom for a few hours.  

And...   That's how we spent the majority of the day.   No PEs, no heart attack (whew!).   A few days later, all results were in.  I do have some ticker issues, but the pains had stemmed from having a few bones out of place; some ribs, my right clavicle, shoulder, and neck (went a little too nuts working on the downstairs reno apparently).

But, Eric had brought some cheer into the day, as he'd had a gorgeous bouquet of roses, lilies, and carnations delivered to the house.  

Weirdest Valentine's Day ever.  

Day 1 of His Own Business

 After many many months of preparation and formalizing paperwork to start a business - and, after COVID hit, throwing everything in a holding pattern for a while, Eric completed his first polygraph, under the name of his very own business, yesterday.

In preparation and to confirm his hardware and software functionality, he polygraphed ME.  Admittedly, I wasn't a very good "patient", but he caught me in my "lie"!  ha!  I was impressed.  :-)

On the way out the door for his first day, I tried to snap pictures of Eric.  He was NOT impressed and was not being very cooperative!!!!   So... these are the best pics I got of his first day.   Maybe Eric will smile nice for me next time?! ha!

Either way, VERY HAPPY for my dear hubs.   Having one's own business is quite an accomplishment.  And, I'm happy that he will be his own boss.    Give 'er h*ll, babe!