snow day...s!!!!!!!

So, initially moving to Washington I thought 'sure, it's close to Alaska, they must be a bit rough around the edges, able to handle things or have as Todd would say, "man skills!". But surprisingly, they can't handle snow!!! Apparently, sometime in the 80's the then current governor sold all the plows and snow removal equipment because, hey it only snows here a few times a year. But of course, many times since it has dumped snow and left the city of Bellingham crying to Mt. Baker to come down and plow the roads. Even though I haven't driven in snow for over four years and I am really not one to talk (a bit of a wimp I'll admit, lacking man skills) it seem silly that with five or six inches of snow the city comes to a halt.

Todd has had three snow days attached to his three day MLK weekend, so SIX days without working! This has meant so much wonderful family time, skiing, getting stuff ready for/in the new house (ahem, even though I'm an awesome wife and Todd went skiing twice by himself and I stayed at home with Keelan car less.) With our studded tires we've been one of the few cars to venture out on the somewhat poorly maintained roadways and return home unscathed. Plus, Todd is a pretty good driver I'll give him that :-)

Overall, it's been a great long weekend thanks to mother nature and governor 'what's his name'.

Keelan's developmental update consists of a very nasty fever/cold that is on the mend, thank goodness. He's been rolling his R's like a champ, clicking his tongue and buzzing his lips, but not really saying much. I'd like to think he's doing vocal warm-ups or developing his range or some music geeky thing like that. His walking has taken off this last week, Todd counted 76 steps without stopping the other day. He bends down to pick things up, stand back up and keep walking. Anyhow, those are some of the newest developments. I've really enjoyed as he becomes more aware and his sense of humor develops, he's one silly guy! There was a moment however, when Todd and I looked at each other and said, "Oh no, now we really have to start making decisions about parenting a toddler!"