I'll be home for Chrismas......not!

My plans have been changed this week, and I'm trying to keep a good attitude about it!
Snow, snow everywhere! All the roads to Oregon are closed, so we'll probably be staying here this week. Some things sound good, like skipping the long drive, not worrying about bad road conditions, enjoying the snow here, relaxing with my family, having Blake off work but at home-that never happens! However, I feel sad for Mom and Dad, who will be alone now. I will miss the "home" feelings you get when you visit for a holiday-the flood of memories that come back on Christmas morning-sharing the excited atmostphere our children bring to the holiday. Also, we had a program for Grandma and Grandpa. Johanna and Logan were going to sing "The Friendly Beasts" while Camden held up pictures I made depicting the savior's birth and the animals that were there. I bought "the Best Christmas Pageant Ever" to show on Christmas eve. I've been making mom freezer meals all week for her gift and have a box of canning ready to go for Dad. I also saved Dad some of the chocolates and caramels I made. I was looking forward to visiting with friends too.
Enough ranting...this blog is about good things! The good things are that we won't die, so Jennifer won't inherit another three boys and that we all have the opportunity to make this our very own Best Christmas Ever!
I knew I should have had Jen send her package here!!