The Deep Freeze Continues

We are still stuck in a frozen land. For nearly a week it has snowed, rained, sleeted, frozen, and snowed some more. We had one day of school last week. Now we are trying to get the kids home for Christmas. Aaron made it to Portland tonight but we can't get to him so he is staying with friends in Portland. We hope it warms up soon. Walking around tonight I saw many neighbors trees down, splintered and shattered with the weight of the ice. Here's a couple of (poor) pictures of the ice coating our yard. I got to walk to work at 6 am the last two days through a beautiful winter wonderland, everything white and quiet. But by now I'm tired of the white and cold and I'm ready to get out of the house!

Baby, It's Cold Outside

It's another snow day in Dallas. The snow came down on Sunday and it's not going anywhere. No school Monday or today, and likely no more this year, if the weather report holds true. That means lots of inside time. It's sunny today and looks like a lovely day from inside the house, but Dick and Jane and Spot are frozen over and it's very chilly out. No matter what, Lucy still loves ball time. She frolics around and throws the ball in the air just like a little kid. Nate's friends have been in and out, and in and out, and who knows who's sleeping in the basement right now. Only endless snow days bring this odd assortment of detritus to our front door!

Happy Birthday, Jeff!

Today is my sweetheart's birthday! Here's a picture from when he was two. He's still pretty darn good-looking! Thanks for hanging out with me for over 30 years, Dr. J.

L is for Love

My neice, Lisa, who lives here in Dallas with her husband and three lively boys, was recently diagnosed with synovial sarcoma near her ankle. This is a very rare soft tissue cancer. How rare, you ask? Sarcomas make up only 1% of adult cancers and synovial sarcomas are less than 10% of all sarcomas. She's started a blog to share about the experience. She's an amazingly brave and upbeat mom so I invite you to visit her blog and share some love. Look for the link to it on the side.