COLD time!

Well, it is forecasted to be below freezing for the next week. Temperatures are going to get down into the TEENS here in Salem, with the possibility of up to 3" of snow on Sunday! The 10 day forecast shows snow showers for 8 of the next 10 days. I'm not sure that I'll survive... I don't like weather like this... I do wish that I had bought Jordan one of the snowsuits I've seen at the mall, so that I could take her out to play in the snow... But I won't get on the road now, it's only 37, and it is expected to dip down below freezing any time now. It's also RAINING right now, so things will be nice and wet to create ICE - my favorite. Anyhow, we are staying warm here in the homestead, keeping the pellet stove lit 24 hours, and all of the grocery shopping is done, pipes are insulated, and we'll just try not to go stir-crazy in the house!

Jordan was sick last weekend, and she must have passed it on to her daddy and I, because we have both been sick for the last few days. BJ got the worst of it, with a 102 fever, he has slept for much of the last 48 hours. We are both feeling a bit better today, so hopefully we have kicked it.

Jordan has fed herself her last 2 meals. She wanted nothing to do with a spoon... So last night I gave her some shredded chicken, and steamed peas - which she ate in good style. This morning she ate an ENTIRE whole weat waffle! She didn't even want me giving her the water, she wanted to hold that sippy cup herself. Independent little thing. :)

I took a few pictures of our Xmas tree.

It looks pretty kinda bare - but it is all I could afford this year. All of my old childhood ornaments are in Florida, and short of a few Swarovsky collectibles, I didn't have any! So I literally bought all of our ornaments this year from Rite Aid. :( Oh well, it will have to do for this year. Do notice the one ornament front and center... Here is a closeup...


Melissa at Daycare made it for her, and I loved it!



So her are our 2 dependents enjoying the tree for mommy!


And here they are closer up!

We promise to keep you posted! Stay warm out there!