Winter weather

So, here in the midwest, we're all gearing up for another huge winter storm. I heard on the radio we can expect up to 3 inches of sleet before 4-8 inches of snow. Nothing like a good sheet of ice under the snow to make holiday travel a real treat.

We were planning on heading up to Dubuque Christmas Eve for a party and spending the night with my parents. Now, I'm pretty sure we're just going to stay home. I was looking forward to seeing everyone, but now most of my relatives aren't making the trip home anyway. Hopefully we'll be able to get together with my mom and dad and sister's family by Saturday or Sunday.

I am just so looking forward to Christmas this year! I only have one sewing project left to finish. I have everything else wrapped and ready to go. And because of a series of fortunate (for us) events, John is coming home tonight. Originally he wasn't supposed to have tomorrow or Thursday off. And now, we're going to have a really great long weekend all together!!

Planning Christmas on a much tighter budget this year meant I spent a lot more time selecting things for the kids. I wanted to buy very specific items, instead of my typical "lots of stuff" approach. I'm really excited to see what they think on the big day.

Also, I sent out Christmas cards for the first time in three years. Which means that when I went to find my address list, I couldn't find it. Turns out, it's "not lost", it's still "on the old computer". Which is conveniently packed in a rubbermaid tub in the garage. Sigh. So, here's our family Christmas card this year. Sorry if I missed anyone!

Hello Again

Wow. I can't believe it's really been so long since I've posted anything. But after a few gentle reminders, I've decided to make a stab at keeping up with my blog again.

We're all snowed in today, which means the kids are bouncing off the walls. Quinn and Eva came outside with me to shovel, but after 5 minutes, Quinn said "Mom, I'm sick of the snow." Sigh. "Ok, buddy, let's go in and take off your gear." Ten minutes later, "Mom, can we go back outside to play?" Sigh.

Dex hasn't been outside today because it is VERY cold and windy here (we have a blizzard warning all day). But, he did get a taste of winter weather yesterday when we only had about 2 inches on the ground (we now have about 10). He mostly sat on the sled and let Eva pull him around the yard. Meanwhile I was able to get a jumpstart on the shoveling, so we were all happy :)

I've been doing lots of sewing to get ready for Christmas, and I think I'm almost ready. I only have 5 bathrobes and a doll quilt/bedding set left to go. It may sound like a lot, but I can't believe how much I've already finished! But, I have to say, I'm looking forward to January, so I can get back to my quilting.