A Kiss from Me to You

Love is a many splendid thing,
Love lifts us up where we belong,
All you need is love...
(I was having a bad hair day.. don't hold it against me)

Friday Night Date

We decided to go snowshoeing for our Friday night date! It was a beautiful night.. and we pretended we were spies discovering forbidden territories in the trails behind the old State Hospital- Which was at one time A full operating Mental Hospital. Always fun when you spend time with Reilly and Rachael.

This is for Daddy!

Well Dad, I promised that I would capture Reilly's excitement when opening the incredible present you sent him. He was utterly surprised because Rachael is the one who is usually getting the packages and surprises... Why would anyone have thought of Reilly???? Well Dad, you pulled through- You scored major points with the husband.... If this is his reward for getting into medical school, I can't wait to see what he gets when he actually becomes a Doctor- A new Ferrari or a Porche... Vacation for 2 to Tahiti... sounds great! Sorry its sideways... And sorry for the profanities... he was just really excited.

This is for my Mommy!

Lots of Snow, Lots of Fun!!!
We just got home from a 3 mile walk and Lucy still has a whole lot of energy... I don't know how those little legs do it!
I miss you Mommy!

My little Dachshund Doesn't Feel Very Well

Little Lucy had surgery on Thursday and is not feeling at all like her spiffy self. She is so sleepy and sad... :( But, I must admit, it is kind of cute to have her all snuggly and clingy! She is precious.
We are snowed in on Harry's Road and Boy is it frightful out there! The wind is Howling and the snow is Blowing! We have passed the time with very competitive games of trivial pursuit and Scrabble. Papa Hobbs Dominated every game!

Lucy is too Cute

My little snuggle bug

A tale of Christmas Past

The Holidays have come and gone, and not much has changed... We made a few New Year's Resolutions, some that we will actually keep, of course and others- not so much. It was a Christmas of amazing gifts, both materialistic and opportunistic :)
Materialistic Bests: The North Face Fleece, The Beautiful Sparkling Jewelery from William, and my organic homemade Yogurt Maker. Reilly Thought Kate Really pulled through this year with her gift for him... Matching "Rocky" Adidas Jumpsuit looks awfully sharp on the ol' chum.... Hmmm he's actually wearing it right now-
Christmas day in itself was a gift. Reilly and I woke up very early Christmas morning and put on our aprons and headed out to meet the "members" of Northern Lakes Community Mental Health. The Bata buses weren't running on Christmas day so Reilly drove around town picking up various "clients" that didn't have anyone to spend their day with. It was a really a special way to spend Christmas... and it was nice to be able to experience Reilly's job and how he spends every day!
We went to Matt and Mindie's Cabin for New Years and it was wonderful :) We went snow showing on the Marquette River- Beautiful!!!! But, for some of us, snow showing didn't come as naturally- They all blamed it on the fact that I'm from New Jersey. I don't think that has anything to do with it....
And now, I am back in school and having fun in Biochemistry and Genetics. It ought to keep me out of trouble for a few more months until ... THE NEXT BIG MOVE!!!!! More to come :)

Lucy Darling is an amazing pup!

A day in the life of Lucy Darling and her Big Daddy...

Delivering Holidy Cheer!

Mama and Papa Bear
It is inevitable that there will be at least one
Devon and Reilly pile-on while we are visiting the kids.
Lots of faces- and felt!

We brought our home made delights to the Scott Family Today! There is nothing quite like trying to get this family together for a family picture :) Wow! Look at those Stockings... What a work of art!!!
We got home just in time. We are having a blizzard that is forecasting at least a foot of snow over night... and no where to go tomorrow. I hope you are as cozy as I am right now with my cup of cinnamon tea :)

The Elves "Sweat Shop"

Well, it is that time of year again, when Rachael feels the need to make everything more complicated than it has to be. Yes, Mother, homemade presents are on the way! But, I promise I actually finished them this time- unlike the birdhouse. IT was So much FUN and we sure Worked Hard! I even had Reilly snipping away- he was THRILLED... let me tell you... It is amazing what one can accomplish when one so desires to be productive and creative :) My mother-in-law insists that I explain that the basement DOES not always look like this.  In fact, it is usually immaculate- That is just how much FUN we were having!  The highlight of my WHOLE night was when Reilly said "Geez Rach, I liked it so much better when I didn't know how this sort of stuff all got done."
I Hope everyone else is enjoying the Last few days before Christmas- The mad Rush to make it special for... just each other, I guess :)