Freaky

Last week we got Addie the new Care Bear movie (which is, by the way, somewhat annoying) and I was totally freaked out to hear the theme song over the opening credits. It was written and performed by Jane Siberry. Yes, Jane Siberry, the kooky, ethereal Canadian artist who wrote one of the best break up songs ever (The Walking). Favorite musicians of my youth keep popping up in the strangest places...at least it wasn't a Kerry rally.

Beautiful Roses-- My cute husband bought me roses on Jill's birthday (Monday). They are blooming so beautifully, I had to take a picture.

Sunday Snow

We got a lovely dusting of snow this morning--not much, but still pretty. I think it's such a blessing that winter is waiting til we all get our roofs on.

Last Tuesday I took Addie and her friend to the park, fearing it might be our last snow-free sunny day...here they are walking past the Lagoon. We would walk down this street, cross over that bridge you see in the background to the left, to arrive at Pompey's Playground, an all-wood, super-fun playyard for the kids.

Oops! Addie's friendd Danni got a flat tire! Here they are, putting Danni's shoe back on.

The tire swing at Pompey's is so fun!

The tube slides are fun, too! (this is the same one Aunt Marti crashed on!)

Here are my two girls at the park on Tuesday.

And finally--here is Heidi Lynn making a pretty funny face, part ONE of Cousin Brent's request for photos of the girls making faces!

Look at my cuties, snuggling in the ugly chair again. This another early morning last week, and they are probably staring at Baby Galileo or some other DVD on the TV.

Wintry Day Descending to Its Close

It looks like winter is finally upon us, having blown in on balmy 60-degree breezes last night as we slept. We took Addie to see "Shark's Tale" in Bozeman last night and we didn't even need jackets. Then we woke today and it was freezing--on with the hats and coats!

Tonight the sky is glowing--the low-lying clouds reflect the town lights back at us in a pinkish-yellow haze. It's a snow sky. Right now it is 32 degrees (21 with the wind chill) and it's misty with 100% humidity. We're just grateful fall held out so long--we've got our house all closed in except for the doors, which are coming this week, as well as plumbing and electrical. Then a porch and some siding. Then sheetrock, paint, cabinetry, flooring and appliances, then us. And probably New Year.

Lovely Sabbath today. Mom & Dad Melin are back from New Jersey/New York State, Kelli, TJay and Summer Melin are visiting form North Dakota, and all is well in our world. Had a nice Bishop's fireside with the kids at church tonight, about dating and making true friends and stuff. May I just say how awesome our Young Women are? I was afraid to serve in YW just because I worry about them 24/7, but this bunch it turning out to be just plain FUN! I love them and I love doing stuff with them and I want to thank them for striving to be such great people!