Boo Packers -- Yay Bucks!!

Monday night (12/22) we hung out in our hotel room and watched the Packers lose. Dave and Katie were still able to smile, even after the disappointing game. :)

Tuesday Uncle Ray & Aunt Pat bombed out on us for lunch, but we can always count on Uncle Bob & Aunt Chris and Dick & Pat. Even though snow was coming down, once again, they braved the slippery roads to join us. It was a great time!

Later that evening Dave, Katie, Chris & Uncle Rick went downtown to watch the Bucks win and Kellie and I spent a nice evening at Gramma & Grampa L's house. Another lovely wintery day in Wisconsin!

Over the river & through the woods

Early Sunday morning, December 21st, we headed out on our long drive to Wisconsin. Except for a strong wind, all was well until we hit northern Illinois. We were greeted with icy roads and blowing snow. The trip took about two hours longer than usual, thanks in part to a wrong turn, but we arrived safely to subzero temperatures and a windchill of 25 below zero. BRRRR!

We checked into our hotel, unloaded the car and got the beer on ice.

The first stop of our visit was for a nice dinner at Gramma & Grampas. The next day was a must visit to Kohl's, a nice lunch at Suburpia with Amanda (best sub sandwiches ever!) and then back to Gramma's again for a little wrapping party.

On the Road Again

In an hour we'll be on our way to wonderful wintry Wisconsin. YAY! Thought I'd do one last post from home before we leave.

Friday night Katie spent the evening with her best friend, Kiley. They talked non-stop while making a cute little gingerbread house. Unfortunately, they cut the hole in the frosting a little too big so they had to apply most of the frosting with their fingers.

I think it's adorable!

Ready or not, here we come!!!!!

Bowling Buddies

Since we didn't get to have our Christmas party at bowling on Monday because of the weather, I had the ladies over for lunch on Thursday. I made salad and enchiladas and the ladies each brought something. We had lots of fun!

Dog Days

Three days off of school this week because of a little freezing rain and ice. Yes, the subdivision roads were horrible. I admit I did wipe out once. Good thing I have lots of padding on my behind. Since school was out, Kellie had three days off from work. She braved the icy subdivision roads and came over a few times with Pogo. He loves it here, especially my fuzzy slippers!

An empty paper towel roll was lots of fun too.

But an empty wrapping paper roll was the best!

Having a picture taken on the couch -- not so fun.

My old girl.

BRRRRRRR!

Yesterday we had a record warm day of 75 degrees. This morning it is 15 and schools are closed because of icy road conditions. Unfortunately, when schools are closed bowling is cancelled. We were suppposed to have our Christmas party today, which is the most fun day of the entire season. Everyone brings a dish and we just graze all morning while we bowl. It's such fun. Oh well, think of all the calories I didn't consume.

Yesterday Katie and Maddie came home with their Christmas gifts to each other so they could open them by the Christmas tree. Here they are with their treasures.

They stayed for lunch and a movie before they headed back to school. Katie will be back on Thursday for Christmas break and will be home for almost a month.

2007 Ice Storm

One year ago much of Oklahoma looked like this, with trees down everywhere. Power was out for days; weeks for some people.

We're supposed to have weather near 70 the next few days, but cold and ice are expected next week. Sure hope it's nowhere near what we had last year.

FYI - gas is down to $1.38 here. Wow!