Where'd you go Winter????

For the past 2 weekends- the girls have been able to go snowboarding. This past week- after watching a highly-education MTV program [MADE]-  [joking here, people!] Anna has now decided, she too- would like to snowboard.  Which I was very happy about.  Basically because the girl has done tae kwon do for 2 years, her balance is amazing, she has strong legs, but most importantly- she now has the D's.  Drive, Desire and Determination. Now all the girls can do it.  My girls - along with my sisters' girls - do a lot together.  Beach, swimming, skim boarding together in the summer. All of our crazy day-outtings that we always seem to come up with.  Now- the last is to join the snowboarding clan.  My 2 older nieces drive- they usually head up there every weekend to snowboard.  Alex tags along. Now with  Anna joining the Mix- Larry will have to go, as well.  Since he LOVES to snowboard- this really shouldn't be a problem. The only real issue here is--- WEHRE THE HELL DID WINTER GO???

It's been like 50-60 degrees this past week.  I've been outside doing 'stuff' that usually takes place in the spring.  It's January. It's suppose to be like 20 out.  It's been nice- a few warmer days, raking leaves that should have been taken care of 2 months ago.  Seeing the pansy's looking amazing!  Growing and in full bloom in their pots- on the porch.  But seriously- it is January, quickly approaching February. Ski season here.  The girls are suppose to be snowboarding- and missing school from the rare 'snow day'.  This is all just a bit messed up. Let's hope Mr. Winter is coming soon.

Tonite- I'm taking a bunch of teens to be dropped off to see Juno.  Except- another mom is going with me.  Once we drop them off- we will park.  Hang out a few- then we will also go see Juno.  It's this whole- 'embarrassment' thing- if we go to the same movie as they do.  I really really really want to see the Kite Runner.  It was one of my favorite books.  I know the  movie will not do the book justice.  I just love K.Hosseini's writting style.  It has a very romantic flow to it.  Like a song.  However- if you would think these 2 movies would ever remotely play NEAR the same time--- Well- you're wrong.  Juno also looks good.  We'll settle on that- but I still have to make sure I see the Kite Runner.  Okay- hair appointment soon. There goes a whole flippin' afternoon!!!! sucks:(