The theme of our Christmas cards this year (which we didn't get all of them mailed) was "Dreaming of a White Christmas" and it looks like Mother Nature had the same idea. It started snowing here about noon today and really hasn't let up much since then. It has covered the area with a brilliant, clean blanket of white creating a beautiful, although windy and cold playground for all kids, even those of us a little past the traditional age of childhood!. It signaled a good excuse to get out the Jeep and go for a drive and for a few photo opportunities of the kids and the scenery. Taylor and Presley especially enjoyed it and it didn't take long for a short lived snow ball fight to happen.
We met Toby, Jennifer, Taylor and Presley for lunch at Central Perk, a favorite little eatery owned by our next door neighbors. Today's special was chicken quesadillas and a ham and navy bean soup that is so good. It was a perfect place to be as the snow really started falling. It was exciting for Taylor and Presley.
Our boys both had to deal with hazardous driving conditions. Jeremy decided to leave Denver a little early and it was a good thing he did. He and Annie are spending Christmas in Houston with her folks and will be here with us next week. Jordan wasn't as lucky. He and Ashley left Abilene late this morning to go to her parents home south of Wichita Falls. The normal "less than 2 hour" trip took them over 3 hours in blowing blizzard conditions. They made it and we are certainly thankful for that.
So, we came home, built a fire in the wood stove and are content to work around here and enjoy the snow. We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
