Toothless in Texas (and Girl Scout cookies)

Today was the last day of our visit with Brad's sister and her family. We all went to Susanna's school to have lunch with her in the cafeteria. As we were getting signed in (and the receptionist was trying to decide whether or not it was safe to allow Uncle Andy to enter the building), Susanna appeared out of nowhere with a bloody mouth, minus one tooth.

[would insert photo here but will spare you the messy details]

As it turns out, she had come from the nurse's office, and the nurse had actually pulled her tooth because it was bleeding. Fortunately it stopped and she was able to eat the chicken sandwich we had brought for her.

This is the third time she's lost a tooth - the last one came out one year and two days ago - I expect she'll lose quite a few before another year passes.

We also got her Girl Scout cookies tonight. She sold 95 boxes, and now we have to distribute them and collect the money. That will keep us busy this weekend!

Birthday buddies

Happy Birthday to Susanna and my dad!

Susanna was born on my dad's 71st birthday. Today she is 7 and he is 78.

The photo here was taken three years ago when Susanna was turning 4. I can't believe how little she looks!

Snow day

We are having a snow day today. That's right, a snow day, in Texas.

Apparently this is the most snow Texas has seen in 111 years or something. Maybe that is when they started keeping track. At any rate, its pretty impressive.

And the best part is, I am home alone! Lucky me! But I have done my share - I recently had 5 four- and five-year-olds running through here with wet clothes and shoes. They have since moved on to another house. Susanna packed a bag and headed next door - not sure when I'll see her again...

Maybe I should go clean something, since Brad's entire family is arriving tomorrow for a visit. And I need to order a cake for Susanna's party on Sunday, or I'll have to make one myself.

Hope everyone has a nice Valentine's weekend!