Winter Storm

Snow, sleet, rain, more snow.....No School today.....Brianna and Mikayla went out for about a hour. The beagle from across the street was under the house hunting rabbits this morning. I thought maybe he was stuck but the rabbit kept going back under. Dozer, our new addition, didn't seem to like him. Dozer is a 3 year old white lab. We got him from someone who came in the Viking Mart. They were moving and couldn't take him. He is the greatest. Okay, that's three cats, two rabbits,and one dog that I've brought home from VM. The last time it snowed the girls got one of the lids off a big tote and tied him to it and he pulled them around the yard. We told them they couldn't do that this morning because he didn't seem to like the neighbor's dog. John is telling me they are calling off school in Dubois County tomorrow already. I've already got someone to take my place at VM tomorrow. The girls probably won't have school tomorrow either. It has started freezing rain now I can hear it hitting the windows. John and Mikayla were supposed to get their hair cut tonight after school and before basketball practice. Can't see that happening now. Mikayla has become quite the scrappy guard in basketball. At Washington Catholic she played alot and in the Loogootee game she got to guard her cousin Bayley. She thought that was pretty neat. Of course, I didn't get to see her play. Brianna has had a ton of homework this semester and she has started playing the piccolo as well as the flute. This Saturday, January 31, both the girls are going to Southridge to play in a solo contest. They both sound really good. Mikayla's solo is called Nocturne and it is so pretty sounding. She played it Monday and the band diredtor said it was great!!!! She doesn't think so (Mikayla). This is the first year for Mikayla to go. Brianna went last year and got a gold. This year she is taking a division IV solo for her flute and a V for the piccolo.

Yesterday at work, we kept telling everyone they were calling for up to 9 inches of snow by Wednesday morning. Looks like they were right on with the forecast. Wonder how busy they are? It's funny how I think about VM when I have a day off. I guess I miss the people that come in daily and the friendly conversations. It may just be a hello and have a nice day but I miss it when I'm not there. I thought about calling and talking to see how everything's going but that sounds kinda lame. Did call Jill earlier to see if she would work for me tomorrow.

John's mom called earlier and told us she was having cateract surgery early Thursday morning IF the weather is better. I know this is a routine operation but if whoever reads this would just keep her in their prayers I'd appreciate it. Tomorrow night I have a friendship group that started meeting every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. These ladies are helping me with my 4th day journey. John was supposed to meet with his tonight and it has already been cancelled.

John has made some yummy yeast rolls and beef and noodles. Post more later. Lea Ann