Saturday, March 17, 2018

School Auction and New Bikes

After months of hard work, the auction came and was a huge success!  We raised over 10% more than they had the previous year, and over 100 more people attended this year than last.  And the party was so much fun!

My Solicitation Co-Chair Hilary Baker and I before the party started.
 
The Auction Team picture, missing two. Back row: Megan Evans, Danielle Raindl, Laura, Jeff Murry, and Casey Schumacher; front row:  Beth MacFarlane, Jenny Darley, Hilary Baker, Lena Bryan, Paola Koerner, and Bonnie Shahan.
 
Brian and I eating dinner.
 
Brian talking to two other 2nd grade boy dads: Evan Buja and Brian MacFarlane.
 
Hilary and I from a birds eye view.
 
Finally able to get on the dance floor by the end of the night!
 
Annabelle's 2nd season of soccer has begun.  She kicked off the season with a goal in the first game.  We snapped this pic of the girls before their first game, but two girls were late and missed the pic.  Left to Right: Hannah Ratliff, Lily Stewart, Hadley Tilger, Laura Darley, and Annabelle.
 
Annabelle kicking the ball into play.
 
We kicked off our Spring Break with a trip to Build a Bear!  Getting ready to stuff their new animals.
 
Annabelle stuffing her My Little Pony.
 
 Caden stuffing his new Camo Bear.
 
We decided to get new bikes for the whole family.  On the first day of Spring Break, we went and purchased them.  It worked out great because we ended up having great weather all week long.  We took one to two rides a day!  The kids heading out for a ride.
 
Our first family bike ride.
 
Caden and I split from Brian and Annabelle to take a longer ride one day.  He wanted to ride to the lake, so we made it there and a little way around, before he asked to turn around.
 
On the last day of break, we went to Top Golf to play putt putt with the Bakers, and then we went swimming.  Caden didn't want to be in the picture. 

 
We removed our master bath during the month of February.  It's finished, and it looks great!  Here are before pictures.
 
Before. 
 
The kids checking out the demo'd space. 

 
The finished shower. 
 
The finished vanity. 
 
The finished tub and shower.