I mentioned in my last post that someone moved my house to Wisconsin.

I was wrong.

I woke up this morning in Alaska!

As I type, the temp outside is -19!

At least by Wednesday it's supposed to be back up to 68.

I am so ready! Maybe I can leave my house by then.

On another note, we've sent off an application to put our daughter on a plane and send her half way around the world with people we have never met. Did I just say that?

Yep, Bethany is going to Uganda with Linny and Emma from http://aplacecalledsimplicitly.blogspot.com/

She is so excited! She can't wait to get her hands on some of those precious children.

Two years ago the Lord started speaking to me that one day Bethany would go overseas and work with orphans. I guess He knew it would take that long to prepare my heart to let her go. It's exciting to see His word coming true.

Lots of fundraising coming up!

Okay, I'm off to find some hot chocolate and try to thaw out!

Winter Wonderland

17 inches of snow last week. Still on the ground.

5-8 more expected this week.

Will someone please tell me who moved my house to Wisconsin?

Sarah's enjoying it.

Mike? Um not so much!

Is it almost spring yet?

Oklahoma Blizzard

Just thought I'd share our wonderful Oklahoma weather for today.

Tulsa just passed their all time

record snowfall-14 inches.

(I remember very well our last record snowfall in 1994 with 12.9 inches. Bethany had just been born and we got to bring her home from the hospital in that mess! Talk about being a nervous wreck!)

Owasso ended up getting 21 inches today

with 4-6 foot drifts. Everything is pretty well shut down-fire trucks and even snow plows are getting stuck. Turnpikes are closed down because of 3-4 foot drifts, and the National Guard is being called out to help all the stranded drivers. Some highways are at a standstill with miles of semi trucks stuck in the snow. What a mess!

Okay, I know this is probably wimpy for people up north, but we were pretty impressed!

This is what we woke up to.

As the day went on, it just got worse. With wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour

and wind chills around -5,

we were happy to stay inside and do school around our warm little fireplace.
(Note to self: Got to get that glass door replaced!)

Of course Sarah had to go out for at least a minute.

By the time I took her picture, she was ready to come back in :)

Even the dogs wouldn't leave their doggie cave.

And I think our trampoline is pretty well shot.

Being the good mom that I am, I made Jacob go shovel it off.

Just in case it can be saved.

hmm

I think we ended up only getting 10-12 inches with some 3 foot drifts, but that was plenty thank you!

After all that, the Lord sure did send us a beautiful sunset!

Saturday it was 76 degrees, tomorrow down to -7.
That's Oklahoma for ya!

Thankfulness

So thankful for this today!

Why? Because Mom has the crud and doesn't feel like doing school. And the ink cartridge is out in the printer so I can't copy off all the tests my kids were supposed to take today.

So, I can officially call it a snow day and not feel guilty for taking the day off.

Hey, it works for me!

Happy New Year!

After dropping the kids off at church for their New Years Eve party, we headed over to some friends' house for our own evening of fun.




A little line dancing. Don't tell anyone - we're Baptist :)



A little Dominoes.

And lots of food, silly string, and laughter.

Thanks Beverly and Paul for the fun time!

Christmas 2010

We had a great Christmas with my family. Part of them anyway - missed ya Lynne!



Granny and Maci modeling their matching aprons.

Bethany and Kendra model their matching coats.

While Michael models the infamous musical Santa hat. (Sorry Michael. hee hee)





Merry 1st Christmas Maci!

Merry Christmas

Heading out to my mom's for Christmas.
At least this year we won't get snowed in!
Hope everyone has a blessed Christmas!

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Happy Birthday Jesus!