Snow, snow, snow

Even though it is now March, the snow keeps coming both at home and in Door County.

Work on the floor installation in Door County should be wrapping up by now, but it's not. About 18 inches of snow fell over a little more than a week's time. The road to the house wasn't plowed, so the contractor could not get in. Now that the road is plowed, hopefully the contractor will get back on schedule.

Progress on the bathroom at home continues despite more than 12 inches of snow on the ground here. The bathroom was gutted during the February workday. Now installed are a new tub, new ceramic tile in the shower, a new ceramic tile floor, and a new toilet. It looks so clean and shiny. (My mom's sister Mary, Helen from my mom's work, and my mom all tried to clean up the old bathroom and make it look nice, but it was hopeless.)

About 12 inches of snow fell at home in one weekend. In spite of the snowfall my mom, Muriel and I attended a bridal shower for my cousin that same weekend. Also, the neighbors here were very helpful in removing the heaviest snow that fell. My parents, Mark, the kids, and I were very thankful for that!

Their grandchildren stayed overnight at my parents house the next weekend. It was Kyle's first overnight away from Mark and I. The kids ate Chinese food for dinner. The next morning they had pancakes, went to church, and played in the snow.

Mark and I got to spend an evening out which was very nice. We saw the play "A Few Good Men" with friends Brad and Gabriela. Appearing in the play after a 23 year leave from the theater was our friend Jeff. He performed well! Mark and I also enjoyed dinner out before the play. After we dropped off the kids, my mom mentioned that this could be our anniversary celebration. Thanks, Mom and Dad! You didn't have to make it up to us. (Our 15th wedding anniversary was the same day my dad had his first trip to the hospital. It was also the day my mom found out she wouldn't be able to use her right arm for three weeks following surgery.)

My dad has had a total of four chemotherapy treatments so far. He has had hardly any side effects. I think he is especially thankful that he hasn't been nauseous. For about two days after the treatment he is more tired than normal. I think on those days he's napping more than Tilly!

My dad and I have also been busy with the tax business. My dad and I decided that I would help out with preparing taxes this year for his clients. I have learned much and enjoy working with my dad.