February 9, 2025 - Sunday


I took the girls to CT this morning, while Ben stayed home and put in a couple hours of work. He also wanted to be here when Jonas got back from his retreat. CT was a good time though. The girls stayed in the playground for a little while afterwards and they all enjoyed that. I got to catch up with some people and visit. I also ended up getting one of the desserts that was being raffled off! Susan (front booth) gave me 10 free raffle tickets that she had bought and I used them on two different desserts. I did not win either, but I hadn't heard the first number get called, so I walked over to double check that I hadn't won. As I was reading the number, the winner came over and grabbed the dessert and I congratulated her and told her I was hoping to win that one. A few minutes later, she walked over to me and gave me the dessert! She said she didn't want it. I feel so lucky! On top of dessert, I got to hang out at the cookie decorating station and visit with HC ladies who were manning the table. It was a good time. 

When I got home, I started on Super Bowl snack prep right away. I told Jonas I would make buffalo chicken dip for his HC party that evening and I also made some for us. I made way too many things, tbh. I knew the girls wouldn't eat any of it, Jonas was going to be gone, and I could only eat a few bites. I should not have made so much darn food. But, as Ben said, I always do this! I'm still very food focused. Everything was yummy though! And the Eagles won!! 

Man, I'm feeling the summery vibes in this photo right now. I could use a warm, breezy evening like this one!

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