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It's Just a Little Chilly

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So it's been cold. Like, really cold. As in -36F with wind chill cold. And there's been a lot of snow. It's safe to say that we will definitely have a White Christmas this year. As I was letting Pria out earlier today, I noticed that she can barely peek above the snow from the little area that we shoveled for her. And, yes, she's not a huge dog, but I bet her eyes are about 15" off the ground. So...that's a lot of snow to try to look over.

In any case, we persisted, and carried on with our pre-holiday activities. We all wrapped up the work week and the school week (the kids' school was cancelled on the last day of the week due to the cold temps, so they get an extra day for their winter break - lucky!) and now we're heading full steam into the holidays.

For Christmas Eve, we are heading to my parents house for our traditional Christmas Even dinner of butterball soup and other goodies. Scott's mom will be joining us this year, which is an extra bonus for all of us. Christmas Day will be a quiet one at our house, with just the four of us. I enjoy the time with the kids and Scott, where we open gifts after breakfast, and then we each scatter our own ways to enjoy the blessings received from the day. Scott will be making us a wonderful prime rib dinner, which we enjoy every year!

And then we have a few days to rest (not really) and then 3/4 of us fly off to southern California for a week. Scott will be staying at home with Pria, and probably enjoying the peace and quiet! 

Don't forget to tune into the Rose Parade on Monday, January 2, 2023 (8am PT) and look for the Rosemount High School Marching Band!

 Ava will be in the second line after the RHS marching band sign, and will be the trumpet player on the far outside (if the band is coming directly toward you, she'll be on the right side.) Go Irish! We're looking forward to a fun week supporting our kiddos and getting to thaw out a bit from the MN weather!

Now for some random pictures from our week...

Our front porch planters look so pretty covered with snow (and the green porch light casting its glow)


As I was driving back from dropping G off at school one morning, I came around a corner, and was amazed by the sun peeking over the horizon. SO pretty!



We had dinner with our good friends last weekend and Santa showed up at the restaurant. What a wonderful surprise!


Ava sewed the most adorable little cat out of a sock...meet Reginald III


This guy finally got his green belt!


Out to dinner on Friday night. Due to the weather the restaurants were quiet, but it was nice to be out for a bit after this hectic week.


These two didn't cooperate to take a nice pic together...


Snuggling with Dad on Christmas Eve morning :)


And let's check in to see what George has been up to this week. Tonight (Christmas Eve) he'll fly back to the North Pole with Santa, so G was able to give him a hug today. Awww...!

December 18
George isn't taking this bike for a spin through the snow we have outside right now!


December 19
George is ready to let out some holiday aggression!



December 20
Elf Chess...too bad none of us know how to play!



December 21
"Can you find the hidden ball?"



December 22
The message to G said "Tis the season to be jolly!"



December 23
"It's hip to be square but I'd rather be a cube!"



December 24
A pool game for G and a Goodbye letter...it's been fun, George! We'll see you next year!



I'll be taking a break next week from posting to the blog since we'll be traveling..so we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2023!

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