Valentine's Day

For Valentines this year I went for a long run and then Channing made me breakfast! She is the sweetest! She also mopped the floor for me.

My sister Marisa sent me this delicious cookie cake! 

Then Ragnar and I went on a date to buy a couch! Our upstairs couch is so trashed after 20 years. We decided on a variation of this one. 

I'm lucky to have lots of loving people in our lives. 

Cavin's Senior Pictures

Last weekend we got to go downtown with our photographer friend Kelsey and take senior pictures. I was surprised when Cavin said he was willing to get pictures taken, so I jumped on the chance to document this year of his life. We went to downtown Houston and it was a beautiful day. 

After downtown we had to literally break in to the High school football stadium to take pictures. Im talking about 40 year old women climbing a fence and risking our lives :) haha. It was worth it for Cavin!

He played many soccer and football games on this field. I am so proud of him and who he has become. He has great things in store for him! 

Catching Up

 The kids have been working hard and playing hard the past couple weeks. Deacon was SO excited to come home with his student of the month sign for being selected as student of the month in January as the Timberwood 6th grader. 

Cavin received his acceptance to BYU Idaho, and Utah State and received his Lonestar college certificate for finishing his associates of arts degree. 

Channing won their first soccer game and their high school team is improving. 

Cavin and Deacon started their Spring soccer season. Deacon moved up to U14 and is playing on the big fields now. He went back to his old team that Ragnar stopped coaching when they all moved up and he didn't. His friends dad is coaching. Cavin decided he wanted to have one more fun season will all his friends who are leaving to college or missions, so he asked Ragnar to coach. They will have a competitive team and I think it will be a lot of fun. They both played well in their first game and Deacons team tied. He had 2 assists and Cavin played two games and won 6-0 and 8-3. He had 3 goals and 6 assists. I sure love watching them play! 

Ragnar is coaching and Cavin and Ragnar are reffing again.

And finally, as of yesterday, February 15, 2026 Cavin decided to serve a mission and submitted his papers. All 5 of these boys are close are are all going to serve. Will got called to Provo, Ut Hatian speaking, Joaquin to Mexico, Spanish speaking and the other three will know within a few weeks. So awesome that they are all choosing God. 

A Visit from the Fingerle's

Ragnar's sister and brother in law, Pamela and Tobias were able to stop through Houston and visit us on their way back to Germany. Although it was a short visit, we had a nice time hanging out with them and catching up. We went to dinner and the temple, and Tobias helped me with my puzzle!

A few days later it was completed. I am glad they took the time to come say hi and stop through Houston. 

A Concert with Hans Zimmer

For Christmas I bought Ragnar tickets to a candlelight concert tribute to Hans Zimmer music. It was at the Flight museum and it was a fun outing. 

There was a violinist, violist, and a cellist. Ragnar loves this type of music and they did a good job.

It is fun to do different types of dates and I enjoyed this one. 

New Years Day!

Hellmut and Ursula flew in on New Years Eve to celebrate with us and be here for Deacons priesthood ordination. 

We went to our friends the DiValls house to celebrate with friends, food, and fireworks. 

The boys were off playing and Cavin went over to his other friend Jacksons to celebrate.

We hung out with the Hartzheim's and they came to a couple of Channing's soccer games.

On January 1, 2026 Deacon was ordained as Deacon and received the Aaronic Priesthood. He was very blessed to have both grandpas in the circle with him as well as his father and brother. Bishop Brown was there and there was a sweet spirit there. 

We got to go down to the Giving Machine and purchase items for those in need. We were happy to give to those less fortunate.

It was a beautiful night and Ursula and the kids were excited about the balloon artist that was there. 

We had a very special day where Deacon was able to go to the Houston, TX temple for the first time with both sets of grandparents. 

The temple is all about families and it was beautiful to have our whole family there (besides Ella who is serving her mission). 

Cavin baptized his brother and Ragnar confirmed him.

We missed having Ella with us, but know she was doing her work in the Philippines. It was a sweet thought to think about us doing work on the other side of the veil while she was doing work on this side. It was a beautiful few days and I am so glad that Ragnar's parents were able to fly in from Germany to be there to ordain his youngest grandson.