another snowstorm, just when i thought it was spring. another saturday morning filled with the sounds of the kids playing, running around on the hardwood floors, half naked and wild eyed. over a foot of snow outside, watching john stand at the end of the driveway scratching his head for a half an hour wondering how he's going to move all the snow. a surprise visit from a caravan of family members rallying around with a snowblower moving the snow around for us. a couple of peelers and pounds of potatoes and carrots. the promise of a housefull of guests this afternoon for st. patrick's day. four corned beef (beefs?) and lots of cabbage and not enough pots to feed all our friends and family. lots of irish records and impromptu irish step dancing shows from the girl. green construction paper and shamrock stickers on everything and green crayons and scissors and love. today we celebrate family and heritage and snow and food and love, just because we can. happy st. patrick's day! let's hope the snow doesn't keep the liquor store (or what i like to call the 'alcohol store' and always get laughed at because of it) closed.
(any of my local peeps are welcome to come by and watch the beans run around in their undies and diapies)
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You bet your bottom dollar I will be there. I may even find something green to wear. And I want to accomplish 2 things today-finding an open liquor store and taking a family (by that I mean you and me) photo for my living room.
Hey! I loooove your blog,and that you use cuss words. I think your stinkin funny! I'm posting cuz I own that very mug in your photo. It's cool isn't it?
peace,
kim
i love your blog. i've been checking in now and then for a while. and i just noticed you are a deb talan fan which makes you all the cooler.
happy snow storm! (i'm in mass., too)
i'm so glad you got some help digging out! we had a great afternoon too with crafties and friends and family.
i love your blog, nina. i'm glad that your beanies are so happy and healthy....and that you're celebrating family in such a wonderful way.
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your blog in my journeys.
It's so cool and you are an inspiration!
I'll be back to read more!
I can totally see John in my head standing at the end of the driveway scratching his head. Such a funny mental picture. Hope you have a great St. Patty's Day!
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