BRRRRRRRR!

Winter arrived with a vengence. We're just fortunate that we didn't get the predicted snow but instead had rain, sleet, freezing rain, and just an inch or two of snow. Many others all across the state (and beyond!) are dealing with blizzard conditions with these 30 MPH winds. Very, very cold out there. Everyone stay safe and warm!

Great timing for us in that we're replacing our main floor heating/air conditioning unit this week. That means I stay in my office during the day with my door closed and a space heater to stay warm and able to work. Dick has stayed home this week to be available for any decisions that need to be made, so each afternoon as soon as the workmen leave, he starts the wood furnace. We're really thankful for that -- especially last night when the winds blew in! (Monday and Tuesday weren't too bad since we didn't have hardly any wind -- makes such a difference.)

We had a really good time with Drew and Carrie and Greg and Kim over the week of Thanksgiving and celebrated our family Christmas together at that time in Erie. We all drove this year so we were very thankful for good travel conditions and safe arrivals there and back home.

Now it's time for me to get motivated and organized for the rest of our Christmas season. With all the frost and snow around, maybe I'll get in the mood today to get with it. We're looking forward to seeing lots of the rest of the family during the week of Christmas. Family is such a blessing!