Snow, yule logs, and a-slippin' and a-slidin'

December 20, 2009
More snow fell today during church. It was the most beautiful snow I have ever seen. It looked like powdered sugar falling from the sky. It was pretty beautiful until we started the drive home and were sliding all over the road. And then I had 2 teenagers making fun of me for going too slow and for my “gasping” as I lost control of the car and almost ended up in a ditch. Giant geeky teenagers!

We were very involved in church today. Bob and I sang in a quartet and then our entire family sang in the choir for the Christmas Program (even Alayna!) Our choir is big and probably 75% of it is made up of children. I looked like Godzilla in the soprano section surrounded by millions of tony elves! But their voices are so pure and beautiful. It was a beautiful program.

I can hardly believe Christmas is almost here but we are SO ready for the break. I am dying to start my new puzzle, sleep in until noon and do NO work whatsoever. I know, it may just be a dream, but it could come true. Apparently we WILL be having a white Christmas considering the snow is STILL here from the storm 2 weeks ago, we got some today, and it looks like we will be pounded on Christmas Eve. Sounds like a good night to hunker down, drink hot chocolate and watch movies (while wrapping presents!) I wonder why snow NEVER melts in Iowa. You wouldn’t believe how many times Tyler has biffed it on the ice this week. I am surprised he hasn’t broken bones yet. He always pops up saying, “I’m all right…I’m all right!”

Kayla had to make a Yule log for her French class too. So, we made a chocolate one, with frosting, which was to die for. I gave her some ideas and she took off! She has some real talent for anything decorative or creative. I will post a picture so you can see what I mean. Maybe she needs to do the birthday cakes from now on?

Yesterday Tyler went to his friends house for a birthday slumber party and they got to go see Avatar in 3D and he thought it was pretty amazing! The rest of us had some friends over to watch the SYTYCD finale (So you think you can dance). I was so bummed Jacob didn’t win. The funniest thing is most of you who will read this probably have no idea what I am talking about We are having a Survivor Party tonight (Go Brett and Mick!!) after HT, BYC, and SED. Its been a very busy day.

We hope all of you were able to access our first ever Christmas e-newsletter. We also hope you all have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! And a special happy birthday to my dad on Tuesday. Have a great week!!