April Fools

One of my all time favorite April Fools jokes growing up was to get up early, and then tell my little brother that it had snowed overnight. I'm not sure why, but every year when I said this, he would get up and look out the window, and I would yell "April Fool"! He didn't think it was funny.




This morning, I don't think it's funny either. The overnight storm waffled an apple tree in the backyard as well as dislodging a huge limb from a maple tree that just missed a fence.

Enough already - this really isn't funny!

Lemon Meringue Pie Day

I officially declare today to be Lemon Meringue Pie Day!

This was my brother's favorite dessert, and today, he should have turned 40. I should be calling him, giving him a VERY HARD time about getting old, and turning the big 4-0. He should be replying that I'll always be older (true!), and twisting the tables by commenting on my gray hair ;).

Instead, I celebrate his birthday eating his favorite dessert, and remembering all of the good times we shared. The pie, and the memories, are both delicious.

Happy 40th Brad!

Turn It Off!

Don't get me wrong - I love snow. Earlier this winter, I was chastising people for complaining about the snow - it's winter in New England after all. But, even I have almost had enough. Every Wednesday we get another foot or more of snow! I'm fine with it, but when I have to shovel the snowbanks in preparation for the next storm, or help lug the snow blower onto the roof, it's really a bit much.

Here are some scenes from today's snow - for my mom and dad who are in sunny, snow-less Florida...


From the front of the house to the street, and back

The neighbor's driveway - his car barely fits in the opening

The front walkway and yard - we shoveled those banks yesterday to make room for today's snow.

Mike has shoveled the roof multiple times, but still there is ice - and snow.

The narrow tunnel that is our street; today's accumulation on the grill

Winter's Delight

Last weekend - Panama City Beach, FL to visit mom and dad

This weekend - Lincoln, MA with MKR

Blizzard 2010

The snow is finally here, and at our house, there is major excitement. Even Opie and Ellie are excited (trust me - this was excitement!). Opie was just like a little kid - shivering madly, but wanting ever so badly to go back outside and play! That's what we're off to do now...