We went to Paula and Tom’s for dinner on Saturday night. We all wore masks most of the time as Tom battled to increase his white blood cell count so he could get his next chemo treatment.
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Out and about
We had breakfast at the only place in town, or at least the only place where locals gather. We asked where else a person might find a good breakfast, but were met with blank stares.
We shopped downtown in the morning. This is Bulldog country for sure.
In the afternoon, we went to the movies.
We saw Winchester on Saturday – scary! – my eyes were closed for about 1/4 of the movie.
Starkville MS
Today, 
Phyl and I flew to Birmingham AL, then drove to Starkville to visit Tom and Paula.
Front porch
I love my new chairs!
Thanks Dave!!
Not the Kings game
Maria drove Tim and son-in-law Nate to the Kings game, then came to visit until the game was over! Yay!
Testing in TRUSD
ELPAC – English Language Proficiency Assessment for California – is the new test given to all students whose first language is not English. The previous test (CELDT) was given at the beginning of the school year but the ELPAC testing window is Feb-May. Twin Rivers Unified School District started on the first possible day of testing. We received two half-days of training in January. We are testing all TK, Kindergarten, and first graders one-on-one. The test takes about an hour so each of us can only get 4-5 tests done each day. 
I am working on the best team – with Adrienne and Linda.
Super Bowl
My favorite way to enjoy the Super Bowl is by myself with a great snack. This year, Totchos. Essentially fully-loaded nachos over tater tots instead of chips. Yum!
Thanks to friends and family to invited me to a Super Bowl party and understood when I declined. And thanks to those who didn’t invite me because they knew better. Love you all!
Sports Saturday
The best shot I’ve taken all season. Avery with a very good “goose” (the look of his arm after shooting) and he made the basket.
Trying on Grandma’s glasses.
Professional Bull Riding
We ate at Sauced before PBR.
Mary, Chris, Phyl, me, Greg
We had a big group this year, including cousin Cynthia, her grandchildren and daughter:
Chris managed to reach out and grab a little parachute (while his wife held tightly onto his belt so he didn’t fall over the railing) and won a new pair of Ariat boots.
Our whole group. Cynthia’s sister and our cousin, Christine (red sweater) and her family were also there.
Carson’s 2nd birthday
Rita, making lumpia, and Leah.
Holly’s youngest, Brook Lyn:
Carson LOVES to play with helium-filled balloons but definitely needs the long string to stay attached.
Carson tried to blow out the candle but help was needed (but maybe not Avery’s help).
Uncle Jeff and Uncle Connie taught Carson how to use a drill. Sort of.
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