We got the power!

Yay! After almost 3 days we have power again! We also have going on 2 feet of snow (lots for here) and it is still coming down. We do have 2 4wd trucks, but one is buried and down a steep hill - jim says he doesn't think it is worth digging out. Of course, that is because he is driving in to work each day in the "new" truck. But I think he is coming to get me this afternoon to go do errands while he works. It is really beautiful with all the snow here, and fortunately we have wood heat anyway, so we haven't even been cold.

Pics

Here is D "testing" the vehicle - this is the night before the big party and Uncle J and Grampa J (in-law) are slaving away!

birthday party

Another birthday, this time my nephew A turned 4...we drove about 600 miles (round trip) to see my brother and his family - fun times! The biggest gift was an electric car which all the kids (4) piled into, really funny to watch them. It was great to see everyone, and I think we have finally decided on our vacation gathering place (close to us this year) after arduous discussion. But we have yet to hear from the homeowner - this is one of those homes you rent for a week. Looks great though, right on the lake, with a dock and sleeps 15. NOT in town, which is also good. Really hope it works out.

Gave blood on Monday, felt very virtuous. It is my one unselfish thing I do (except I do get a guilt free cookie after). But then Tuesday I was really wiped; don't know if it was the blood letting or something else. I went to the gym and did the big workout (60 min cardio and 30 abs), she nearly killed me. I think today I will just do my weights at home. I am sad the old treadmill has finally died, but I think it was at least 25 years old. Looking for a newer one, hate to pay full price for something like that so I'm scouring CraigsList. Now is not the best time as everyone is trying to keep resolutions, but I'm sure something will come up soon.

It is really cold here (3F now) but it should be warming up soon. That will be great - hate when it is this cold. Finally took down the Christmas tree, but our lights are still up. Suppose we should get those down by the weekend if possible. Seems like such a waste to put them all up, and now rip them down. I guess that is my mom in me - she is a big "light" fan - even has light sweatshirts! But I also hate when people leave them up forever, so down they come.

Super Size

Tonight we watched Super Size Me after D went to bed - freaky show! It was kind of amazing how fast the guy's health went downhill, and how slowly he got back to "normal" after.

We got a subscription to Netflix and so far it is great. I suppose we are using it more than we will later because it is new - but I love some of the choices available, things I would never buy. Next we are getting a bunch of ocean documentaries for D, he actually watched NOVA tonight (absolute zero) and paid attention for the whole thing. I usually like NOVA, but this one was pretty hard to follow.

sick-oh

So I am getting better, but I still wake up not able to swallow. I did go to the gym last week for an easier workout, and I lost 1.6 lbs this week (to slightly make up for the 3 lbs gained the week before).

D is really into the ocean right now, he keeps drawing scenes with barracudas and jellyfish in kelp forests - and little tiny crabs. So cute.

sick forever!~

I am still sick! Argh. Soooo frustrating, and it is really starting to cramp my style. We did go to a movie (in the theater!) with our neighbors, National Treasure 2. It was fun. But I had a relapse after that brief outing...thank god no one else seems to be getting this disease.



Also, we finally got our dresser! This is what it looks like although this is not in our house. It is actually much huger than I thought, but it will be great.