Here we go!

After 2 weeks, my van is fixed and running again! The alternator went out on it a couple weeks ago after leaving the kids and me stranded twice. Thanks to some great friends, we made it home when it did. I got to drive Jarod's truck while the van was down, and I got to say it is pretty fun to drive! But I kind of missed my clunker of a van :-)! A very generous couple in the church lent us one of their cars so Jarod had a way to get to work. It was such a huge blessing.

The kids and I made a quick run to Walmart last night to get ready for the storm that is coming tomorrow. It's supposed to be a big one! The report last night said 1/2-1"ice with 5-9" of snow on top of that. This morning they were saying most of the ice was supposed to be to our south. Hopefully the worst of the ice goes that way. I can handle snow and being iced in for a few days, but I really don't want to lose power! I know it's kind of wimpy, but it doesn't sound like much fun, especially with 3 kids! So we got some batteries and canned food just in case. We're going to fill up our propane tank tomorrow morning so we can grill some food. Good thing is we have a gas fireplace that will keep us warm if we need. I'll let you know how it goes. :-)

Jarod and I got to go to the Tulsa Oilers hockey game last weekend with some friends, Dave and Charity. I'd never been to a hockey game. It was really interesting to watch and a fun atmosphere. I kept cracking up at the guys who sat down in the front by the glass and would bang on it and yell at the opposing team. I think they had 1 too many beers, but it was funny to watch! There were no fights until the end when a couple of guys went at it. The crowd lit up when they fought. I've never seen a fight in real life, and I don't think I care to again. But it was fun getting to go out kid-free with some friends and have a good time. Dave and Charity are a lot of fun. They came over on Saturday to watch the OSU vs. KSU game (they are OSU fans). Even though we lost, it was fun for me to sit and watch the guys talk smack the whole game. KSU plays KU this weekend! Bring it Chickenhawks :-)!