The First Blast

Winter finally delivered its first blast with 8-10 inches of dry snow. Lucky- usually the first snow is wet and heavy. I shoveled at church this morning then at home in the afternoon. I rediscoved my shoveling muscles.

I visited Caleb yesterday and today. He is progressing, but not rapidly. I think he will be home this week. Ethan gets home for Christmas break on Thursday night. Hope Caleb is here to greet him.

I had a fun time with Hudson Saturday with Ben (see pictures on Sabrina's facebook page) and Sunday evening. Sabrina has been cooking up delectible Christmas treats.

A lot of Scouting this weekend....the Order of the Arrow Winter Conference here in Marquette and Tran Holman's Eagle Court of Honor in Skandia.

Anna had a big day Saturday. I imagine Angela will chronicle it in detail. She went to the Nutcracker with Susan and Rebecca, then to a party put on by a school friend. She feels like she has arrived in high society.

Ben was a handfull during sacrament meeting. Thankfully, Ethan will be here starting next Sunday.

I had a funny experience at the bank Saturday morning. I have noticed over the last several months that the tellers at the drive through were trained to notice your name on the deposit slips and then ask, "Is there anything else you need, Mr. Jones?" or maybe "Enjoy the weekend, Dewey." After I made the deposit for the Scouts and was starting to drive away, the teller said, "Have a good day, Hiawatha."