Michelle...

I have also read all of the Twilight books...I actually loved them more than Harry Potter...for some reason the love story aspect really drew me in. I know they are pretty far-fetched, but I had that teenage girl reaction...I instantly loved Edward and wanted to be Bella...very ridiculous I will admit, but I have to say I am a big fan. I have not seen the movie yet because we never really go to movies, but I have heard it's good, even though it is very different from the books.

Lizzy won't write her name either. The big problem with her is that every day she wants to be called by a different name...mostly that of a Disney Princess or cartoon character. It's hard to keep up with her, but since she won't answer to Lizzy she refuses to write it. She knows all of her upper and lower case letters and the sounds they make, but wants no part in putting them on paper. I am sure she will get over it in time, but it's very frustrating!!

So...Spokane is officially in a state of emergency. I don't think it's truly an emergency, but I guess in order to get assistance from National Guard they have to call it that. The kids have been out of school now for weeks...they had two days off before Christmas break...then the entire break...were supposed to go back on Monday, but couldn't and are still out. The problem is there is so much snow piled everywhere they have no sidewalks and it's very dangerous. They have the National Guard here now clearing roofs and snow piles to make it safe, and it's really warm so the snow is melting quickly, but it's been crazy. No big talks about flooding, but I'm sure that will come in the next day or two. I am actually sort of disappointed to see the snow melt. I love winter and sledding, so if it's going to melt I want it to hurry up and melt so we can get cold again and get new snow :)

Hugs!!