Finishing February

Short little February sure went fast!
But, lest we forget, these activities completed our month...

We had this great adventure planned last week for our Monday P-Day but the rain prevented it. Not to be deterred, we had our picnic upstairs in our apartment building. A good time was had by all.

Ward members Nephi and Elizangela Martin (Miguel and Ester) invited us to Sunday dinner.

Birthdays are always so special.😏

Anyway, mine was celebrated with wonderful friends.

But wait, there's more! We celebrated again in FHE. Happy Birthday Presidente and me!

We welcomed Elder and Sister (Luiz and Shirley) Kulchetscki to our missionary circle. They are from Ponta Grossa, Brazil - by way of Canada. 

What better way to welcome them to the "family" than with homemade strawberry ice cream?!

(After our Friday date-night to Subway)

Puzzle update 

 2 more have been completed.

Last Sunday it was dinner with Daniele (our temple secretary and her family). 

Little Helena and Ester don't think that Linda is a real name. They think Camila is a much more Brazilian name for me.😃 Who knew?!

This week's FHE was with the Marques and Rezende families.

And, lastly...Pastel night at the Freides.

Sister Freide made them all - chicken and cheese, meat, egg, and palm, banana, and Romeo & Juliet (which is guava paste and cheese). All were very delicious!

My dear friend Kathy Rees passed away on the 18th. She fought a valiant fight, but, in the end, the cancer won. She leaves behind Scott, 10 wonderful children and 40+ grandchildren. 

till we meet again, dear friend...