First Snowfall of the Season

On Thursday afternoon, we had our first snowfall of the season. It was beautiful with big snowflakes, the perfect kind of snow for building snowmen! So while I was out rushing around with last minute shopping, David and the girls built a snowman in the front yard. We didn't have any carrots, so "Frosty" ended up with a celery nose instead. David also built a tiny snowhill and pulled the girls around in the yard and over the hill. It was all fun and games until Madisen got hurt. (I will let David relay the rest of the story...)

I was pulling the girls up the driveway, which was very slick, on their plastic tobbagon and then whipping them around at the top. This worked very well and they loved it, until something terrible happened. I did not judge the distance from the back of the car to the back of Madisen's head. Of course, this is not a usual occurrence as usually I have perfect timing in all areas of life, especially when it comes to my silver tongue. Well, it was too late. I was going at a pretty good pace and came to the top of the drive to fling them around and "bam" Madisen bonked her head on my priceless 93 Olds Cutlass Ciera. I picked her up quickly and held her. Mommy was convinced that I gave her the shiner on her forehead, but I think that happened the time she did a face plant on the driveway. She was not used to being bundled up in all her snow gear so walking was a challenge for her as it is for her mother. Just ask Carla about her relationship with stairs, especially while in college! They are pretty "close" (if you know what I mean). The kids had fun, and mommy came home just before frostbite had settled in the girls' fingers. That is right, mommy had left all of the mittens in the car, and I did not care if they wore them or not. I was sure they needed to get outside right away, before the snow melted. It was a fun experience for us all. Oh, Morgan and I also got in a snowball fight and managed to get each other pretty good. We are so thankful to have a white Christmas after all!

Visit to Mary Poppins

Visit to see Mary Poppins

Today the girls, Grandma and I went to see "Up, Up & Away, The Magic of Mary Poppins" at the downtown Minneapolis Macy's store (formerly Marshall Field's and before that Dayton's). I must admit that I'm still partial to the original Dayton's department store! Anyway, it has become a yearly tradition for us ever since Morgan was born, and both girls thoroughly enjoyed it this year. In fact, I had a hard time getting Madisen to turn around for any pictures (as you can tell from the slide show), because she was so enthralled looking at the different scenes. Afterwards, we met up with Uncle Chris for lunch at Macy's Skyroom restaurant and then back to 8th floor for gingerbread cookies. The best part for me was watching the girls go through the exhibit and seeing their wonder and excitement. We are so blessed!

Christmas is Near

What fun this Christmas season is. Our daughters are absolutely estatic about the different aspects of Christmas. As soon as Carla put up the tree and lights, our oldest daughter, Morgan, has been asking when she can open the presents. We have a musical Christmas item that the girls love to get going. It plays several songs and has snowmen that dance around. It is fun in spurts. A great early gift this Christmas was that Carla found my ring under the recliner downstairs. We were so glad to not have to spend anymore money on the thing. I am so glad to have MY ring back. We are planning on having Christmas at mom and dad Ree's house as well as our own.

The colds have been going around the house as well. Right now it is my turn. My students are hoping that I become deathly ill or something, so they can have a substitute. If I need a substitute I will try to get the worst one possible so I can come back as a hero. Carla, is the only one that has not gotten sick, yet. Knock on wood.

I had fun changing out the tires yesterday. I was wrenching on the lug nut and it gave way. I hit my head on the side of the car. It did not feel too swell. I did break two ratchets trying to get the nuts off of one side. I think the aluminum rims reacted with the steel. It caused for some sympathy from my daughters at least.

Morgan got into bed with me last night and got very nervous. I asked her what the problem was and she said, "I heard a crab moving around the house." I wonder if it wasn't myself snoring or something.

Morgan has a part in the church program. She and her class will say, "Bells are ringing on the earth, bringing news of Jesus birth. " She will then sing happy birthday to Jesus.

Madisen is talking away. Whenever I come to a stop sign, she hollers out "Go, go go!!! I reply with a resounding "No!" She sure is doing a bit more talking. She is a little sweetheart.

Well, I hope that all of you have a blessed Christmas. We love all of you and will be missing you during this season.