Snow, Lovely snow

So many things that I was hoping to accomplish before our guests for the day came. But, only got one thing done because of a VERY uncooperative 3 year old. Honest to goodness, some days there is just no way to make her happy or to satisfy her needs!

We got to the store and made it home before our friends got here. We had an awesome time, as always. The kiddos played - including Madeline - and my girlfriend (who I think is part Martha Stewart) brought over a craft and some cookies to decorate. All of the kids were sufficiently busy and having fun!

We made up some lunch and chatted some more. Then, as if they were trying to live up to the expected crabbiness, the kids fell apart. Our friends left and we made an attempt to settle down and take a nap.

Today is the anniversary of the death of my friends wife. A very young woman who died totally unexpectadly. I spent much of nap time tracking down some photos that will be used in a book for my friend. A day that makes you remember how lucky you are for what you have right now.

The girls got up and played for a while, then we heated up left over Hamberger Helper. I am not sure that is something that I have ever done. I mean who "heats up Hamberger Helper". Hopefully not many.

After dinner we played house, did some puzzles and the girls went to bed.

About 1 1/2 das before Jay gets home. It is so quiet around the house and we miss him so very much. The girls always want to give him a call. Madeline is the most funny, and a little sad, about daddy still being gone. She will go to the door and call for him, then come find the phone to call him. So glad that after this week he should be home for quite a while. We have always been a very close little family, enjoying spending all of our time together. Can't wait until we can get back to that!