It was opening day for Arden Park Little League.
While trying to find Thais or Avery, I heard, “Hi, Grandma Arlete!” Leo! – cousin of Sophia/Avery/Carson. A week or so ago, I heard the same shout at the grocery store. Leo was shopping for dinner with his dad. Always a big smile and fun conversation.
Avery will be on the Durham Bulls:
There was SO much candy thrown from the floats. Kudos to these two who went after the bend-and-crawl pieces.
Later in the day, Sophia played her last Upward basketball game:
Mr Adorable:
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ELPAC testing
Adrienne, Linda and I have worked the past two weeks at various schools.
We ended our week at Hagginwood Elementary.
When I took the tests back to the office at the end of the day (to be locked up in a secure place!), three boys were telling the office receptionist about the problem one of them had. In the background a couple of office staff were doing their best to stifle laughter. The receptionist took the tests from me and asked, “How am I going to tell his mother that he has poop in his pocket?”
Homework and happy birthday
Lenin helped Avery complete his homework.
Carson loves to sing Happy Birthday and blow out the candle – again and again. A straw helped.
Ladies game night
This evening we played Mexican Train. Margaret (standing) and I were the hosts.
Sacramento weather
A rare occurrence: snow that stayed on ground for more that 24 hours. But was it snow? People who have lived in real snow country said it wasn’t snow, but rather hail. Others called it “wet snow” or “soft snow.” Sacramentans do not know how to drive in it, for sure.
Mardi Gras party
Eleven days after the actual Mardi Gras but a very good party at the lodge nonetheless. Adrienne came with me! Mix and mingle in the lobby 
with complimentary hurricanes.
Music by the Sly Fox Band:
Andy the stilt walker/juggler:
Most of the dancers on the floor were women dancing with each other! The lampposts were made with just balloons.
So much fun and I’m so glad Ade came with me. And thanks for the daffodils, Ade.
Basketball game
While Thais visited a friend in Los Angeles and Lenin coached Sophia’s basketball team, I took Avery to his game.
Halftime:
Basketball practice
Airport delivery
What fun! Tim and Maria are off to Puerto Vallarta tomorrow. They spent the night and I took them to the airport this morning!
Sunday Social
Rio Linda-Elverta Historical Society. Speaker, Don Strauch, whose family first arrived in California in 1858.
The Throwdown was Valentine’s related. I made popcorn coated in white chocolate in a clear bag with red/white/pink M&Ms. Catherine made heart-shaped brownies. It was a tie (and I voted for Catherine!).
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