Love is in the Air!

Valentine's Day is a special day at our house celebrated with sparkling cider, candle light, small gifts made/purchased with love, homecooked meal and Dad's favorite peanut butter pie drizzled with chocolate syrup.

This year we ended up spending the majority of the evening at school with student/teacher conferences, so the meal was made by Schwan's (however the pie was made by Mom). By the time we got home to eat the kids were wiped out, tempers were raw and it was late! So much for love being in the air!

After a good night sleep all is well and there now is "love in the air" at our house!

First Communion in the "Air"

In a few short months, Shannon will be receiving her first communion. Mom has many things to do before then...find that perfect dress pattern, purchase the material, have Grammy sew it, get pictures taken, have Shannon study and prepare for her first communion, meet with the priest, and plan a celebration!

It is hard to believe that just a few short years ago, Shelby had her first communion. Now we are preparing for Shannon's. I know that I will "blink" and it will be Grant's turn.

Sometimes Life Throws You A Curve Ball

That is how I feel today. Today was a much dredded day at my house...Grant was to have dental surgery done to correct his 8 cavities. Yes you heard me right 8 cavities. I have been on pins and needles for a month now waiting for this day. Yesterday, we took him to get his physical done and he has bronchitius, which means no surgery. So I guess I have to wait longer and hope that his one cavity does not give him problems until our next scheduled appointment.

Note to me: never mention that he has not been sick a week before. Because it will come true!

Dreaming of Sandy Beaches

Yes, it is true! My heart is on this sandy beach at Castaway Cay. I decided that I had to put my favorite picture back on my blog. When I look at this picture I can see my kids and neices/nephews playing on the beach, my mom and dad relaxing on lounge chairs together and can hear the ocean waves hit the beach. This is paradise! In only a few short months we will be heading back to this wonderful place with my family! Until then I can only DREAM!

Snow Day

Well, the ground hog saw his shadow...6 more weeks of winter. If mother nature would not tease us with 60 degree weather one day and then 2 days later a snow storm which cancels school, it would be easier to take winter. However I believe that Mother Nature enjoys teasing us with is what to come...warmer days.

For now, I have been shoveling our drive and side walks. It is beautiful even though I am ready for spring.