Snowed in...

I better not go too much longer without getting an update going! Although the first of the three freak winter storms that we've had here on the east coast interrupted our holiday plans to Alaska, we were still able to get there safely, with out any illness, and have a GREAT time! Mason loved all of the attention, David loved the Wii, and I just loved being there with everyone! Since arriving home, the second and third freak storms have kept church canceled two Sundays in a row, and school canceled for two weeks straight with the exception of one afternoon. Bless their hearts, the Virginia DOT is just not equipped to keep up with these amounts of snow, but it is beautiful and reminds us of Utah and Alaska! Also since returning from Alaska, Mason has gone from only being able to stand while holding on to something to complete independent walking. In fact, he swats your hand away if you try to help him! He loves the speed and ever increasing agility. David and I do too, he's so cute! We were able to go see the U.S. Capital building, the National Museum of American History, and the George Washington Memorial Masonic Lodge last month. After a random minor accident involving my big toe (and an ER visit), I didn't enjoy our couple of days there as much as I would've liked to, but the wheelchair at the Smithsonian gave me some relief...and a good upper body workout! It was fun though! In our health news, Mason went just over two months without any illness, even runny nose. However, for the last week he has been battling a urinary tract infection and nasty cold (bad cough and LOTS of yucky nose gunk) that caused an ear infection. Needless to say, our normally very happy and energetic boy has been miserable, but still adorable. He must just be making up lost time since not being sick since November. The antibiotic should resolve the yuckiness soon. David is in his 2nd semester of the Urban Planning and Design grad program. The more he learns about it, the more he loves it! His grades last semester were awesome and should be this semester, too. My job at the pediatrician's office is great: great people and great hours. I've also been keeping busy with several craft projects (some thanks to my new sewing machine from my parents!). We're looking forward to next weekend when David's parents and brother, Brad, come for a quick weekend visit as Brad is completing his mission. Mason and I are also exited to head west again in March for my sister Stephanie's wedding. We hope everyone is having a great winter! Through all the snow, I have to remember... someday spring will come!