What do you get when 2' of snow is melted by rain?

A backyard swamp! I saw the big dogs sink in a little as they were out this morning doing their thing. The snow was prettier. Weird that it took 24 hours to fall, 24 hours to disappear. They say we may get s'more snow this week, but they are weather people - what do they know?

Eddie and Lallie are in Pittsburgh for the Ravens game today......should have some interesting stories from there. Pittsburgh fans are not known for their "hospitality" unless that word can also mean "that is where you end up".... If the Ravens win out the rest of the season - we are gauranteed playoff berth. If they lose one, we are still in the lead, just makes it more difficult.

Well, Ashley is out at her mother's house. She left last night from Newark NJ. It was the only place with a straight through flight. Kinda weird. If we could have found one from Philly or BWI, we would have paid the extra $, but there isn't one. She was excited and a little apprehensive all at the same time. I really hope her mother doesn't try to do something stupid and have Tory around. Ashley (hopefully) has enough sense to do what we discussed if that happens. I have a couple of friends out there to get Ashley if need be. One of my old soldiers is in the Special Forces unit our there, he has agreed to do "whatever it takes" to help Ash if need be - so that is good :) Another friend lives in Portland, so Ash could stay there until I arrive.

Looks like New Years is at our house- so if you don't have other plans, stop on by! :)

December 2009!

Well, in two days, we received more snow than all of last year (and probly the three years prior all combined). 2' of snow fell in 24 hours. Schools closed for the two days they were supposed to be open this week.....early Christmas for all the youths. Here are some pictures!



Kelly (aka domestic goddess) making cookies :)

Aww - the three girls...






Sammi playing on the swingset. Funny, doesn't play with it much when there ISN'T snow on it...






Thought the dark picture was pretty....




Sammi Friday night - the snow hasn't stopped falling yet.....