Exactly half way through the school year! :) Had a wonderful time with Trace last night...! Not much news other than that... Just keeping busy! Hope everyone else is doing well!

Good News - Jim is home from the hospital and (according to Nancy) looking good. Molly's tonsillectomy went well and she can sing better than ever. Little Dylan is doing fine after his hernia surgery too.
It is still snowing and the weatherman promises more cold and deeper snow for next week, but Mom and I are heading south to Myrtle Beach where the temps may actually top 40 degrees (if we are lucky). Andy is heading home to frigid Plattsburgh this weekend after a month working in Alabama where he experienced a few days topping 50 degrees along with a 100 year record snowfall. Rumor has it he went honky-tonking in Nashville - and bought a cowboy hat to look the part.

What's your family news??

Just to let you all know - Jimmy is in the hospital with blood clots and other possible complications. Looks like he might be more than just a day or two. His room phone is 865-2271. He is in good spirits, just grumbling about being on a diabetic diet:)

News flash: it's cold outside. It was cold yesterday, today, and probably will be tomorrow. We're thankful for the new house, as the old one is froze solid - laundry will have to wait until "the big thaw." There was even ice in the toilet bowl this morning! I've heard that it should start to get better right around the time Mom and Vicki leave for the South.

It's all very puzzling

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Another Monday - even colder. Somebody please post some news!

BRRRR - XC Skiing on Conesus Lake - First time in about 10 years it has been this thoroughly frozen over. It this what the good old days were like? I think we could travel about anywhere in the state with horse and sleigh this year, and fill the ice houses to the rafters.

The Baptist church burned to the ground this morning - nobody was hurt, and it is only a building. The church body is strong, but faces a lot of decision-making in the near future. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Hi all. 2011 treating everyone okay? Hope everyones first week back into the real world was minimally painful, mine was nice, only my internship until the 18th. As amazing as graduate school is I'm already looking forward to the three day weekend coming up. Just wanted to share a few exciting announcements: (to reduce the suspense - no engagement or babies for me :p) But I do have an exciting addition to my life - a new subaru impreza sport wagon. Its beeeautiful and was a great deal from craigslist. Another week til I get it on the road. I also picked up a snowboard while I was peruzing craigslist, its very pretty as well and will fit perfectly on the roof rack that came with the car..And lastly, I made aunt Nancy's mini pizza's for a get together last night, but instead used cupcake tins, and they were a huuuuge hit. 2 ppl asked for the recipe, maybe next time I'll make those cheesy baguettes..mmm.

Happy 2011 to all and to alllll a good sunday night.

I tried updating the calendar for the upcoming year with birthdays. I welcome anyone's help to check and see if I am missing someone. I do realize that this Spring will bring at least two additions to the calendar - maybe we should have a guess the baby date contest?

Vicki, I would update the calendar, but have no clue how. Please add Tatiana with a birthday on Jan 31, and Luke is on Feb 7. Thanks.

New Idea for next years gift exchange: bring something homemade! We have a such a creative, talented family, who wouldn't like a gift made straight from the heart?! I know many of you are having babies and may be thinking "when would I have time for this?!" but let me reassure you, you have 361 days left to ponder, plan, and create ;) It could be anything -- sewn, painted, refinished, video edited, baked, glued, crafted, etc, etc... What do you think?!

Finally got a moment to blog. I do apologize to Jennifer - and have officially added you to the calendar in retrospect. Happy Birthday!! I am thinking of handing over the Calendar to a volunteer with more experience (hint to Nancy) December is officially the busiest birthday month of our year. Maybe all Dec. birthdays should be moved to April and May? Two weeks of Holiday celebrations (Whew), but lots of great moments to reflect on. Thanks everyone!!

Hi all,
We just finished washing away the remnants of the last of our family Christmas. Now Vic and I are going to settle in for our game of super scrabble. Sometimes I can stretch it to a 5 hour game.
Had a terrific time with everyone, qwerf and wii included. May everyone's 2011 be healthier and more peaceful than 2010. Lots of love to one and all,
sal

Happy New Year to everyone. I had a beautiful time at our party and it looked and sounded like you all were enjoying yourselves. I realize I called several people by the wrong name and wasn't able to come up with names for some of you, I apologize. Getting old is a chore, Jane assures me you all understand, I hope so. Ben, I know that Toby was sitting in your place for several minutes. Some day you gotta tell me how you did this trick. Maybe I don't want to know. My new c-leg arrives January 10th. Hopefully my crutches will get a well deserved break. Again thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers for my leg; old, missing, and new. I measured the shortened version when I arrived home and it had grown longer, over three inches from this morning. I love you all.

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