It Snowed!

We got about 8-10 inches of snow last night. I was hoping for a foot but at least we got some beautiful snow! A friend from church came by last night and plowed us out so we are good to go. Everything is pristine and white today. I love it! The kids are outside and have been for a couple of hours. I think they are trying to build a snow fort in the big piles of snow that the plow left.

Life is filled with school, meals, physical therapy for me, and of course, my appointment every other week to have a spinal tap. I almost forget about the appointment during the weeks that I don't have it. I will be so glad when it's done. I've been happy about the progress I'm making in physical therapy. I'm able to get up from my wheel chair to my walker without help. Dan took down the hospital bed this weekend and I've been sleeping in our bed again! Praise the Lord!

I've been sitting here wondering what to have for supper. I checked our list (my in laws Dave and Jo are here to help) and we had come up an old favorite. Tonight we are going to have burrito bake. Here's the recipe.

Burrito Bake

heat oven to 375 degrees

1 c Bisquick
1/4 c water
1 can refried beans
1 lb ground beef (cooked and drained)
1 can or jar of green chili salsa
1 1/2 c shredded cheese ( your choice I use colby jack)

Grease 8 inch square pan. Mix beans, water and Bisquick. Spread in pan. Layer remaining ingredients.

Double for 9x13 pan.

I better run. Gotta get supper going.

Tornado Time

We spent a good portion of last evening in our basement as our area was pummeled with heavy rain and tornadoes. At first, the kids were pretty frightened when the town siren began to wail but we ate snacks and played games while we listened to the radio. They decided it was fun hanging out in the basement.

Apparently, there was a tornado that touched down not too far from here but didn't do any damage. There were 35 tornadoes in all here in Minnesota last night and 3 deaths. There were some crazy looking clouds hanging around for quite some time.

Thankfully, my garden and flowers are still intact. The sun is shining today.

I think we'll go swimming.

Chilly

It's been downright chilly here for the past week or so but you won't hear any complains from me. After all, the cold keeps the snow here and you know all about my affinity for the white stuff! :)

We just reached -1 and it's been -27 a few night ago with wind chills at -40. So, we have kept busy inside. I told the kids that today, we would finally pack for Colorado which goes so against my grain! :) I am a last minute packer but with the help of my children, maybe I will become a new woman - one who packs a few days before the trip!

I had a great picture of the kids playing outside a few days ago.

If you click on the picture, you can see the big, fat snowflakes up close! Beautiful, huh! :)