Snow, Snow, and more Snow!

This happy snowman came from California, but he didn't bring any sunshine- he brought SNOW!

Here it is Friday, and the kids got the whole week off! When the roads looked clear last night, and the school web page said they wouldn't make a decision on school closures until 3am, the kids hit the computers. Not for gaming or hooking up with friends this time, but to do homework. There were a few assignments completed, and everyone was off to bed. Early this morning when I got up to check the school site, Kevin was already up and checking- no school. Melissa and Jessica had already checked and went back to bed. It has been a relaxing week. No running here and there to lessons and practices. We actually have eaten together as a family more times this month than we have since school started in September!



We had a great visit with my folks. They left Tuesday at about 9:30am. They had planned on leaving Monday- I was hoping to get them to stay until the Westview Choir concert on Wed, but after school being closed on Monday, they checked the news weather report and found the Tuesday would be the clearest day of the week. So they made a break for it when the roads looked clear. Good thing too- we've been home bound all week. No school, no concerts, no band practice, no cello lessons, no nothing. I went to Costco on Tuesday and made sure we had food. Brian has worked from home all week. The kids have played out in the snow and out with friends. Jennifer has been going to work- good thing for the 4 wheel drive on the suburban. I've gone out a couple of times to take kids to friends homes to play, and to do a little Christmas shopping. It snowed this morning, but it is pretty much melted now. I will be venturing out to take Jessica to piano lessons, and then Jennifer to work. For date night Brian and I will go to a party. Any ideas for a good white elephant gift?