27.February

Today's forecast called for 6-10" of snow.  Instead it poured all day.  I was OK with no new snow.

Alix and I picked up Mari in the afternoon for a sleep-over at our house.  I dropped Chance, Alix and Mari at the library for teen movie night.  The Hunger Games was playing.  

Book club tonight.  We discussed Lady Chatterley's Lover.  Well, I didn't have much to contribute since I only read eight pages.  (Perhaps I should have watched fewer episodes of West Wing the last couple of days.)  Of course we talked about so many more things than just the book.  I love book club nights - such a great group of women.




Year to Date Count:
books read - 8
loads of laundry -51
movies watched - 13
kid sleep-over here - 4
dinners given - 2
dinners attended - 2

24.February

More snow.  By days end there would be 14" of new very heavy snow.  I was happy to have a partner in shoveling.

Year to Date Count:
books read - 8
loads of laundry -51
movies watched - 13
kid sleep-over here - 3
dinners given - 2
dinners attended - 2

18.February

 

Paul and I took advantage of his office being closed for the holiday, but the kids having school, to go for a hike over in Temple.  The sky was blue and mostly clear.  We could just make out the Boston skyline sixty miles away.

After the hike we had lunch in Peterborough.  We made the delicious choice to eat at Nonie's Restaurant and Bakery.  The Scandinavian Seafood chowder was amazing. 

17.February

 Paul left me this message on my car.

16.February

 

  

Paul's capture.  

I typically doze off for a few minutes during a movie.

Year to Date Count:
books read - 8
loads of laundry -46
movies watched - 11
kid sleep-over here - 3
dinners given - 2
dinners attended - 2

15.February

Best book I've read recently.  We Took to the Woods by Louise Dickinson Rich was first published in 1942.  "In her early thirties, Louise Dickinson Rich took to the woods of Maine with her husband. They found their livelihood and raised a family in the remote backcountry settlement of Middle Dam, in the Rangeley area. Rich made time after morning chores to write about their lives. We Took to the Woods is an adventure story, written with humor, but it also portrays a cherished dream awakened into full life."

The book first drew me in with it's location.  As a family we have remote camped in the area where Rich lived and wrote about.  What kept me reading was her writing style and how I felt like I came to know her family and the other people who lived in the area.  I felt I was sitting on her front porch while she recapped her day.



Year to Date Count:
books read - 8
loads of laundry -46
movies watched - 10
kid sleep-over here - 3
dinners given - 2
dinners attended - 2

14.February

Paul absolutely surprised me with this framed Citibank rewards magazine ad.  The print ad  goes along with this television commercial.  The commercial, from more than five years ago, makes me laugh whenever I play it.  Now I have an instant visual to bring a smile to my face.  I just have the best husband there is and I couldn't think of a more thoughtful and romantic gift. 

13.February

 

Yes, I can recommend this one.

 

Year to Date Count:
books read - 7
loads of laundry -41
movies watched - 9
kid sleep-over here - 3
dinners given - 2
dinners attended - 2

12.February

Often found under the covers at the foot of his bed.

11.February

Oh, hello 45!

I woke to this smiling face laying between Paul and I.  I think a pretty good sight to see first thing in the morning. It being my birthday, Paul took the day off from work.  He drove A & C to school and returned to make me a delicious egg and sausage breakfast.  The plan for the day was -- no plans.  I wanted a relaxing day at home and that is exactly what I got.  I really really enjoy having Paul home.  Paul cooked one of my favorites for dinner and there was blueberry pie.

10.February

My snow angel

 

9.February

By the end of the day we would have 24" of snow on the ground and higher drifts. We'd get help from a neighbor with a snow blower to tackle the end of the driveway that was a wall of snow thanks to the plows. 

We took up a dinner offer of homemade sushi from Lucy and John.  I took it easy with the sake.
















Year to Date Count:
     books read - 6  
     loads of laundry -37    
     movies watched - 9      
     kid sleep-over here - 3         
     dinners given - 2
     dinners attended - 2

8.February

 

Where I find him every morning after my shower.

 School was canceled due to the impending massive snowstorm.  

Grandpa came and took Alix and her friend, Michelle, to spend the weekend in Keene.

 

7.February

In lieu of birthday gifts, Alix's friends donated $430 to the Concord-Merrimack County SPCA. We dropped the donations off after school today. 

6.February

 

 Cannot recommend this one.

 

Year to Date Count:
     books read - 6  
     loads of laundry -35    
     movies watched - 9      
     kid sleep overs here - 3         
     dinners given - 2
     dinners attended - 1

5.February

 

A quieter day.

4.February

Year to Date Count:
     books read - 5     
     loads of laundry -32      
     movies watched - 9      
     kid sleep overs here - 3         
     dinners given - 2
     dinners attended - 1

3.February

Year to Date Count:
     books read - 4      
     loads of laundry -29      
     movies watched - 9      
     kid sleep overs - 3         
     dinners given - 2
     dinners attended - 1

2.February

So, so much fun.  That's the only way I can describe Alix's 14th Birthday Party.  She chose a dance theme.  The twenty-five guests were asked to dress in their party finest.  We had a photo backdrop set up which the kids really got into.  There was pizza and birthday cake.  And lots and lots of dancing.  I was so surprised by how the boys danced too.  It was a fabulous evening.  Every time I looked at Alix she was beaming.  I don't think I have ever seen her quite so happy.  I was so pleased we were able to give her the party she wanted and deserved.