Winter is Here

Time sure flys by during the holiday season and comes to a screeching halt in the Winter. Oh, the cold and the wet. Don't get me started on daylight savings time, when you go to work in the dark and go home in the dark. I guess that is why God gave us Spring, to make us forget the cold, the rain and the snow. Springs just happens to be my favorite season. The smells, the bugs, the colors that are all the glorious testiment to God's creations.

Well, back to the winter festivities.The big news is that Samantha turned 16 in January. Now, she loves the cold and the snow. Infact, I took her and three of her friends to a cabin in Arnold, California. They partied on and played in the snow for hours. It was a really fun weekend. To top it off for me, my bestest buddy, Trisha, came to help and enjoy the beautiful sites. The weekend was too short but filled with many memories for Sam.The sledding was so fun to watch and they had a blast...The party continued at the cabin with Sam's favorite meal of Polska Kelbasa, Mashed Potatoes and Corn. The girls made the cake and everyone signed it.

Back at Home - Mike and I are loving the new house and enjoying the weekend projects. However, I'm still training my musician husband on how to use a drill (my Christmas gift this year). He'll get there but we'll have to see how many stripped screws and chewed up walls it will take before we can feel safe with him and a power tool in the house.

Update on my Dad - He is recovering so well! I'm sure it has to do with the loving hands of his beautiful nurse and my Mother!!! Life seems to be getting back to normal for them and it feels so comforting to know that. I'll have to tell you that my Dad asked me to give him a haircut! Can you believe it? I was so scared because if you know my Dad, his hair has been the same style since he was born. To top it off, he wanted a mirror to look in while I was working. Whew! I made it through and he didn't look to bad but to tell you the truth I didn't want to cut off much. My Mom kept telling me, just cut it! It will be fine! Eghads!!

Time to get back to life..I will write again soon and let you know how the projects are going. Next up, making a platform bed and vanity for Samantha's room. Wish us luck. Until then, God Bless!!