If we can look past the fact that we are very tired of snow, it is obvious how absolutely beautiful it is. It is so clean and so white. It clings and accumulates, creating neat shapes and snow structures. 
Didn't March come in like a lion too? Anyway, that's us, with the 100% chance of snow. Reports are that we've had 8" so far, and it's only 8:30 in the morning. Nearly everything is closed...everything except my hubby's work. He works for the state and they have a no-close policy, no matter what.
This is our front door in the foyer. The snow swirls around and piles up in there. He ha
d to shovel just to get out of the house.
When we were in the cities, we bought this very cute wreath of grapevine and Easter eggs. Since I had seen a 
paper box. Again, I was premature.
Meanwhile, back in the house, I am having coffee in the biggest mug I could find. 
displaced and your prayers are much appreciated.
... I wish I could say I'm kidding...
Water is predicted to overflow the banks of Moccasin Creek today. This is a little creek that passes through the city of Aberdeen...and through my mother-in-law's back yard. Sandbags are ready to go at both ends of her street. Emergency Management Personnel are to keep them posted and since she hasn't called, everything must still be OK. The cold temperatures have been in our favor. The picture below is right behind her house. The chainlink fence on the right is her neighbor. The tall evergreens are in Grandma's yard. You can see the water is nearly to the top of the dike. Our family remembers sandbagging here on Easter Weekend in 1997. This, of course, is nothing compared to what people are experiencing in Fargo.
Spring has not Sprung here. Perhaps I jinxed us by displaying my spring flag. The phone rang at 6 am...it was 'call reach'...our Principal's voice recording to tell us we were having a late start today. Freezing rain and an inch of snow made for very slippery driving conditions. It was 23 degrees...Wind chill was 8 degrees. 
is pretty quiet...boring...you might say.
We returned from Minneapolis to a yard with no snow. While everything here is still brown and dirty, the rain today will help freshen the outdoors. Finally, my snowman flag looked out of place, so I have replaced it with spring flowers and birds.
We get to Minneapolis and the Mall of America once or twice a year...what a great concept for families that need a central place to gather for a vacation. There is something for everyone here. Our college girls were lucky to have spring break at the same time, even tho' they go to school in different states. They spent the week here...resting, relaxing and recreational shopping.
So...my Razor has been a good phone for me...I can send and receive calls, use the phone book, set my alarm, text message, and take pictures. I liked the flip cover. I just liked the simplicity. But her time will soon expire, so my hubby has upgraded me to a blackberry...
Today was the first day of the fourth, and final, term of this school year...so, new classes and new students. My course descriptions and student expectations are on my school webpage, so students log-on to view...saves paper. Instead of a computer lab, we have eight of these laptop carts in our school. Each teacher signs up to have them in their room when necessary. These pictures illustrate the wr
ong and right way to put your laptop away.
an Etsy cutomer who is considering this "God Bless America" pillow. I actually have two on hand. You may have your first choice....one has calico of navy blue with red and off-white stars. The other is navy blue with off-white dots.
Nadia, just let me know which one you like the best!
Tonight was the last night for the girls to be home, so we hd a little dinner party for them, their grandma and aunt, and our good family friends. The request was for TexMex, so we made Super Nachos, Mexican Rice and these Chicken Tortillas.
The college daughters have spring break at the same time...they are heading into Minneapolis for a little rest, recreation, and relaxation.
First stop...home to see family. We gathered at one of our finest restaurant's for dinner, and of course, the birthday girl gets free dessert, 'Death by Chocolate'...
dessert and to open presents. Big sister knows her fashion...the Coach messenger bag was the perfect gift!
March 13th, 1989...Happy Birthday, Emily!
As a second born child, you did not come into the world with all the individual attention that a first born child does...but you came into the world with an older sibling that simply adored you, along with your parents. Typical...I had only a few pictures of just Emily alone to share, most of my pictures include Amy too...
was earning stickers for a job well done! 
I'm not sure I can deviate from the 'Things in my House' post...but, what's outside is far more interesting that anything in here! This is one of my hubby's best friends, Brum. Since hubby is in Dallas, Brum and Shelby came to blow out our snow. Brum and his wife live half a block away...I have chosen him for the GOOD NEIGHBOR AW
ARD. 
These cookies taste as good as they look. I picked up a package at the bakery to share with my friend, Mary. Each month they are decorated for the appropriate holiday...so of course, in March they are green.
k forward to new groups of students in the fourth and final term.
