Go Packers!

Shawn, Keesi, Mazy and Bo spent the weekend at the farm.  Since Shawn is a HUGE Greenbay Packer Fan we tried to have all Wisconsin based foods---the good news is that the Pack won and Shawn didn't have a heart attack.  Both boys did a happy dance every time they scored.  I'm surprised they had the energy left to dance after all the time they spent playing in the snow.  Troy, Kael and Keri came over both Saturday and Sunday and the boys played on snow mountains, built a fort, went sliding, built a tunnel and of course had numerous snow ball fights and built a snow man.  Do all snow men hold an empty BV Bottle and have flourescent yellow golf balls for eyes?  Maybe Shawn and Troy got into the act since it is seven feet tall and has antlers.  If you know Keesi and Shawn ask them about Bo and his favoriet Thomas the Train Story about Chocolate Percy.  We all cracked up laughing at him.  Grandma and Grandpa had a great time---thanks to everyone for coming and playing in our snow!!!   

Working a Short Week

The problem with taking 2 days off in the middle of the week is that it makes me realize how much I would like to be retired!  Ah well---Today I braved the weather and treked an hour north east to Ankeny.  I bundled up in my UGGS and my parka, stashed my heavy blandet in the car and set out.  It was cold there also, no suprise.  I was able to talk to one of the builders in our office regarding fireplaces and now I have a few more ideas to share with Kev when he gets home.  Tonight is card night for him--in case you haven't realized it yet he is a VERY social person.  It is 13 days to the start of our vacation in Vegas.  I can't wait!!  I've already bought my book for the flight.  On that positive note I need to get busy and pay my bills--today was also pay day. 

Another Snow Day!!

After spending a great day at home yesterday it looks like I'm home again today.  It looks like the blizzard is winding down but our road is still closed (insincere sigh) so I look forward to another great day.  Again I plan to spend it scrapbooking, organizing, cooking and reading--4 of my favorite things.  Heidi suggested that I start planning how to decorate the new living room that we are going to add on in the spring.  Yes, you read that correctly, I am getting my room and I'm so excited!  At this point I am in the 'looking and thinking' stage.  I want to use some of the things I already have obviously.  I know that I want a fireplace (yeah!!) and that we are going to do wood floors.  I am going to put a big screen for Kev above the fireplace because that will make the room easier to arrange and I don't thing a 16 x 20 room is large enough for two focal areas.  At this point it's still a dream but Kev did ask me last night where I will put the Christmas Tree next year---