Annie & Corey, Snowed In Together

Snow Storm 2026

We got 5 in of light fluffy snow today! It was a beautiful day to just stay inside, of course Brian decided to snuggle the snow in his underwear before it stopped snowing. :-D

Ice Storm 2026

Here is what a half inch of ice looks like. We were extremely lucky not to lose power! Bello really did not like the ice! He would just sit and stare outside, wondering where he would go poopie and potty. We ended up having to open the basement door so he could use the dirt under the deck.

Mamma Snuggles with Bello & a "Present"

 Here is what a present looks like from our cat, a headless wren. It often happens right after I fill the bird feeder. He played with the bird until he decapitated it, then he played with the head until it was a skull. Feathers were everywhere.

Mamma's Mini-Obsession with Wicked

Recently I have really gotten into the musical Wicked, ever since we saw the second movie. I ended up buying the book and doing a full compare and contrast outline on the book versus the musical. So very interesting! I am also very impressed with the toys! Look at how much they look like the actual actors!

Happy Birthday, Daddy

Today Brian's coworkers took him out to a special Mexican restaurant, his favorite in the area, Mi Careta, and this time Annie got to go with him because now she works as an intern at Excela as well! In fact, Annie took this picture! I got Brian some special birthday gifts, but his favorite was tickets to go see Sting in May!

A Sweet Text from Annie

Brian and I are working hard on letting Annie have her independence. She respects fully asks each time she would like to visit Corey or do something with her friends or anything, but the answer is always yes from us. We trust her judgment and she is very safe and smart in decision-making!

Mountain Sunset at Home

Shana's New Love (& New 2nd Home)

I will admit that I don't have a picture of the two of them together yet, but wedding bells will ring for these two-story, I suspect. A former client of Shana's at her Butterfly Wellness practice, Gordon is a very special man! I'm so happy for her AND for getting to visit their home in Seneca often! Gordon owns a whole point on Lake Keowee, complete with boat, hot tub, and infrared sauna! Mossy is happy there, too!

Sunrise : A Small Joy at Walmart

One of the small Joys about working in early shift at Walmart is getting to see the sunrise. I often set an alarm so I can see it. Today's sunrise was very unique in that the actual Sunrise was yellow and orange, but in the west at the same time the color was pink and purple.

Corey's New Cat, "Mew"

So sweet and vocal, named after Corey's favorite Pokemon character.

Leia & Harvest Win Carolina Panters Playoff Tickets

They entered a contest online and one tickets to the Carolina Panthers playoff game! Unfortunately, the Panthers lost to the Rams, but my first born was able to make it to the last game of the season!

Mamma & Bello

Pope Leo, a Genius

As a poke to the conservative right, hope Leo declared that the theme of catechesis in 2026 was going to be Vatican II and all clergy would be required to learn more about it! Hope Leo continues to pick up where Pope Francis left off and unify the church as much as possible.

Annie & Mamma in Newberry

New Years with Grandma & Grandpa

Featuring the YULE LOG!

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