Jude showing off his drivers permit

This week Jude and I went to the DMV bright and early so he could take the test for his permit. He did great, scoring 22 out of 25 (the passing grade was 20). He had taken an online drivers ed course so he was confident going into the test. So, now he can legally drive (with an adult present) so we took a drive both days this weekend.

The Flurry Cats doing their routine

On Saturday Anna had another Cheer competition, this time at the Convention Center in Downtown Denver. The Flurry Cats did great and they won again and this time they received the highest score overall as well. Anna was over the moon.

Celebrating their victory

Anna had her last school basketball game this week and they ended with a win. She had a really good time and it was great to see her tackle a new sport. Now, she is looking forward to the girl’s soccer season which starts in a couple of weeks.

Rick’s girls basketball team with Coach Kevin after their final game

Last week we forgot to mention that Anna now has braces. If all goes well she will have them on for just nine months. She doesn’t seem too bothered by them so far.

Coming back from the orthodontist with her new braces

I got to drive a new Ferrari in Miami

Last Sunday I flew to Miami for a work event. I have to say it was so nice to be in the warm weather and right by the ocean. I had full days of work but I was able to sneak out to the beach twice. And then one evening before dinner I got to drive a Ferrari. Our company had hired two Lamborghinis and a Ferrari for our attendees to drive (a nice little perk) and when everyone was done I was able to take a turn. It was so much fun to drive, raw power and it handled so well, it was like the tires were glued to the road when going around corners.

Playing in the snow after a storm

We keep getting snow in Denver about once a week. We had a good 4-5 inches on Friday afternoon which made for some good playtime in the snow.

We celebrated Denise’s birthday at our Superbowl party

Tonight was our annual Superbowl party. It was great to be back with everyone after skipping last year because of covid. It was a really fun night and a great game. It also happened to be Denise’s birthday so we all had cake…as well as Marcy’s famous brownies.