Snow, Again

So we got snow again yesterday. Someone in my neighborhood said about 8.5 inches. Not bad for a "small storm." Today I started to dig out a path and a wonderful young man came over from his dad's work to help people out in our neighborhood. He dug a path our for me so that I could take Archer out, as he had to jump just to get around in the snow. Then I went over and help my neighbor dig out his driveway, and he returned the favor. Then my home teacher, Paul, who lives down the street, came down right as we Terry and I finished my driveway and Paul helped me dig out my mailbox. Then I went 2 houses down and help my single female neighbor dig out her driveway.

As I looked down the street there were many neighbors helping each other shovel driveways. I am so proud of my neighbor's and the service they provided each other. Even though it is a Sunday I still feel like everyone was doing just as our Savior would want us to do and to serve and help others. Way to go Countryside!!!

Christmas Pix

Here are a few pix from Christmas with Matt and I and my whole family. I think there were 55 of us there and that is all of us. I sure stand out with my red hair. Enjoy!

New Layout

I have had the same layout for this blog since I started it 2 and a half years ago. I though it was time for a change. Soooo, what do you think?

Here

I know I haven't posted too much lately, and I wanted to let you all know that I am fine and well here VA. Matt is away for work and I am here trying to stay warm with Archer as it has been very cold here for the past week. Today was the first warm up in a few weeks.

I have wonderful friends here that keep me busy and entertained. My closest friend also happens to be my Visiting Teacher partner, and her husband is my Home Teacher and also the 2nd Counselor in our Branch. They also live about 6 houses down from me. It is actually very nice having them so close to me in relation to location and friendship.

My wonderful friends back in AZ and Alabama keep great tabs on me during the week and I look forward to their calls and text messages.

My dad just had his second knee replacement surgery this past Monday and is doing surprisingly well. He walked around the Cul-de-sac outside his home today, which is very shocking to me that he is up and about as much as he is after surgery only 4 days ago. I will say that I would prefer his great recovery and well being to what my mom suffered thru last year during this time. So that's all for now from the Allen Res.

2010

Another year gone and a new one beginning. Here's hoping that this one will be better than last year, not that it was bad but just a lot without Matt, and hopefully I will be able to spend more time with Matt at the end of this year. We have a couple of trips planned this year, including 3 weeks together this summer when Matt returns. So here is hoping that this year will be one to remember, in a good way.

Happy New Year Everyone! Please be safe Matt and return home to me safe and sound!