Snow at Grandma's!!!

I was really really apprehensive about driving to my moms house today. I knew the roads were clear around Germantown but my dad had said Hwy 51 was down to one lane. I was prepared to drive 2 hours if it meant being careful. I really wanted to take the girls sledding. Luckily my fears were pushed aside as I inched closer and closer NORTH. The only road that really bothered me was my mom's road. It was a complete sheet of ice. Several sheets. I made it but my knuckles were white as I held on to the steering wheel. It was all worth it when I saw the girls faces enjoying the snow. Uncle Joe brought over the 4-wheeler and pulled them around on his homemade sled. They had so much fun sledding with their friends and cousins.

Bunko Recap...

Here's an update on my BUNKO party. I think everyone had a great time. I received many compliments on the LASAGNA. Check it out at All Recipes.Com. It's called World's Best lasagna. I think it's better the 2nd day because the spices have time to blend.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/worlds-best-lasagna/detail.aspx

Around 10 girls came. The dessert was yummy-in my opinion! As I mentioned in a previous blog, everyone brought a regift. One of the ladies brought a Neckline Slimmer. It's a device you put under your chin and it helps you to work the muscles in your neck. The funny story behind her item was that she had received two of them for Christmas. Apparently she complains a lot about her neck. The other funny regift item was a pair of small capri running pants. The lady who brought them wears a small but this particular pair was even smaller. No one in the room is smaller than Jill who brought them. Megan modeled them for us and they fit her perfectly so I stole them from another girl to give to Megan.



It's hard to have a good time at your own party because you don't get the opportunity to sit down and chat. I find this to be true each time I have Bunko. I'm busy cleaning up plates, making sure everyone has something to drink. ETC... It's fun to host it but it's also fun to go to other homes and let them serve you. This should be my last time to host since we will be moving. I doubt I'll get to play bunko with these ladies after I move. So far, people who move out of the neighborhood usually aren't invited back. I'll have to find another group. Boo hoo.....

So much for a SNOW DAY

Wintery Mix is what they like to call it. Snow and Ice mixed together. I call it one big MESS. Slush!! The girls came downstairs dressed for school this morning and they were pleasantly surprised when I told them school was canceled. They spent the day with friends possibly playing in it for 30 minutes or so. Tonight's temperatures will drop below freezing so tomorrow morning should be an even bigger mess. I can hear the tree branches snapping already. I just hope we don't lose power.

This is Poplar at around 11am this morning. Our dry cleaning delivery guy's route had been canceled but he agreed to meet me with the clothes on his way home. Thanks Ritchie at Bensingers!!!

This is a picture my mom emailed to me of their home. I'm so jealous, they got tons more than we did. The benefits of living up North. Although, the flip side to that is when I'm enjoying our 40 and 50 degree temps on Sunday and Monday, they will still be dealing with slush.

Saving $$$$$$$$$$

This week has improved!! Dan fixed our washing machine last night. There was a sock stuck in it. I've heard other moms complain about the missing sock. And I too find it a mystery. Where could it have gone? Now I know. We have a front loader washing machine and the owners manual has a page that tells you what to do when certain things happen. If your machine says F2, try checking the balance of your machine. If your machine is not draining properly, check the hose. AH HA!!! They failed to mention there was another section of the washer that completely comes off with a simple screw driver. Once Dan opened that secret compartment, there it was...the pump. And AH HA!!! Inside was the missing sock!!! I think it's a ploy so you will have to call their repairman.

Time to call the repairman and tell him he's NOT WELCOME HERE.