Snow, Snow, Snow

The past week we have been hit with a snow storm and as I sit in the kitchen and stare out the window, it continues to snow.  Chad and I have ventured out a few times and last night as we were driving around we were talking about how all the snow makes us miss Idaho.  We both wish that at least for a month we could have continued snow here; although, what a disaster that would be with the crazies around her.  Not to mention that Western Washington does not have the equipment to maintain that kind of snow levels.  Nonetheless, we sure do enjoy it and the memories it sparks from living in Idaho.  (Sorry Sonja, no plans of moving back to Idaho.)

With the snow, brings snow days or days away from school.  School was canceled the past two days and at the rate the snow is falling today, we probably won't have school tomorrow either.  Every snow day missed during our regularly scheduled school days we have to make up at the end of the school year.  YUCK!  This means that we are currently in school until June 26th.  ARE YOU KIDDING ME?  I can only hope that we don't have a 4th of July assembly.  If that's the case, I might strongly consider extending my maternity leave.

In other news...Peter Kirk had a baby shower for Danielle and I.  It was a lot of fun.  Low key, great food, great drinks (I only had a couple little sips) no lame games and just hanging out.  The staff got our babies newborn matching outfit sets (our babies are 7 weeks apart) and one other larger gift.  I got one of these...

...a moby wrap.  I've heard great things about this baby-carrier-contraption and it's very popular in Europe and the middle east.  It's supposed to be excellent for your back too.  I've heard it's quite comfortable...we'll see how it goes.  How lucky I am to be working at such a loving, positive and supportive school.  The community at PK is truly one of the best.

Mom is planning a family/family friend baby shower in February.  I'm really looking forward to this.  I'm excited to see everyone and to just enjoy the day.  The big party will be after "Herm" arrives...we won't be holding back...our neighbors might even dislike us for a while as we party it up with family and friends.  I'm okay with this..."Herm's" worth every moment of celebration.

Here are a few pictures.  Enjoy...

Family Christmas photo.  

Snowy house. 

Looking into our snowy cul-de-sac.

Everyone should be jealous of my socked-flip-flopped-Vanna-White-reindeer-mail-retriever.

(He's so cute.)

Hunkering down for another snow day...I just received a call from the school district stating that there is no school tomorrow.  Fourth of July school assembly is just around the corner.