its been really quiet here for the past few days. everyone but Jayme is well now, he's apparently got Strep throat and is headed to doc today. the snow has all melted but for a small hill and a pile of decorations that used to be our snowman! well it was 65 degrees yesterday - a strange fluke of a day, and i opened all of the windows in the house. it felt like a spring day and it was wonderful. We've been playing some of Ava's new games, which has been so much fun - I have always loved to play board games, card games, any kind of games! and she is now old enough to enjoy many of them with me.

Smokey had her first night sleeping upstairs with all of us and she settled on various spots on our bed, usually right between Jayme and I where she was nice and cozy. It has been really nice having a pet in the house. Ava is in love with her, and Vann is a little jealous i think, but overall he's very tolerant of all the attention we give her. i cant believe the new year is right around the corner. Time to start thinking about those resolutions!