That Crazy Missouri Weather!!

Well, as they say in Missouri, if you don't like the weather, stick around and it'll change! Today was proof of how crazy the weather here can be. This morning we were expecting sleet, which came in the form of white "dippin' dots"! Along with it came thunder and lightening! It seems strange to hear thunder in the middle of winter.
If you look close enough, you can see the sleet falling.



This is a close-up look at the "dippin' dots" sleet on the deck!



View from the front porch, with the trees all iced over, again!



The white stuff floating in the street is the sleet!



You've heard of a dog's life? Well this picture shows it! Mollie & Sadie were piled up on the couch during all of this morning's to-do! Life is sure rough!! (or should I say ruff!!).

Allison found out that she didn't have school after she had taken a shower and Lauren had to go to classes. She called later that morning to tell us that MSSU was closing the campus at noon. So, since I had taken her to school, Allison & I had to go get her. Chris got off work early, so we all were home for the afternoon. I worked till about 4:30, then we all went to the mall. Several of the stores had closed early and the crowd was definitely down. We went to Wal-mart then to Schlotsky's, followed by a trip a few doors down to Vintage Stock, then home.

Not sure what tonight will bring us as far as weather. I guess we'll just have to see in the morning!

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Sunday Happenings

As predicted, our Sunday was busy as promised! Allison's volleyball team did well at the tournament. They finished second in pool play, which put them in the bracket play for first place! They were eleminated but overall, the day was a success. The girls were pleased with their performance.

Chris said that the first services in the new sanctuary went off with only a few minor bugs, but the crew was pleased with the outcome. They are having a "debriefing" meeting tomorrow night!

Tomorrow we will finally get to celebrate Lauren's birthday with the family. She has chosen to go to Cheddar's for lunch, then we will go to Mom & Dad's for birthday cake. It's amazing how flexible you have to be!

Well, I finally got this blog thing up and running, sorta. I wanted to get a quick note posted today because my baby turns 20 today!! It seems only yesterday that she was running around playing with her Barbies! Happy Birthday Lauren!! We love you!

Tomorrow, Allison and I will be heading to Springfield for a volleyball tournament. Chris will be busy at the church in the morning with the opening of our new sanctuary. Sorry that we will miss that! Lauren is busy with her friends, after church and also with a paper that she is writing. We will all meet up here, at home, in time for bed!

Speaking of bed, I better get in it, since 6:00 comes aweful early!