Thanks G-ma and G-pa Roberts!!!

Christmas packages arrived from Brian's parents tonight. The boxes were falling apart (and it is 4 degrees tonight), so we let the kids open them tonight. Celia made 4 of the most fantastic quilts. Each one is so different and each one specifically made with the kids in mind. They love them. Mike sent new, wonderful, cozy coats. Kels has had her coat on for the past hour and will not take it off. We are so lucky to have great parents. I really hope Mike and Celia know how much Brian and I appreciate them and the time and effort they put into our kids!!!

"Kelsei Kat" and her Kitty quilt. Not to mention her pink coat that has "diamonds all over it, just like a princess coat!"

Michael is too cool to smile, but he loves his bear quilt and super warm coat

Sydnee and her Asian quilt. She is obsessed with Japan this year. How Celia knew this is beyond me

Haley and her quilt and "the most beautiful coat"

Excuse me, when did we move to Antarctica????

All this snow, Let me repeat myself, ALL THIS SNOW has come in the past 24 HOURS!!! Spokane was hit with a record setting storm that dumped 22" on us in 1 day. Schools closed, Christmas programs canceled, basketball practices canceled, my office closed, every one of Brian's clients canceled, and the roads are a mess. Now I do love snow, but I was really counting on being able to finish up Christmas surprises with a few quick errands, and no kids, or husband around. Not gonna happen!!! Christmas break has officially started 2 days early.

I will say that the kids love it, and it is nice that they can play outside again!! Snow is great for the holidays, so I am not going to start complaining until
Jan 2nd. If the snow has not magically melted away by then you might not want to read this blog anymore. You take for granted dry clear roads. It is days like today that I realize how far out of town we really live!