My first snow day ...

The big news this past week was the weather. On Wednesday we got nearly 16" of snow! (Isn't a swing in winter a sad sight?)

School closed and both Mom and Dad stayed home. We weren't going anywhere until we got plowed out.

Some of the drifts were taller than me! I couldn't believe it when I looked out the back door.

Since it was my "real" birthday Mom said I could wear my special shirt again.

There was so much to see ... Mom and I spent a lot of time looking outside.

Dad gave me lots of hugs and kisses and kept talking about how old I was.

It was pretty nice of Mother Nature to schedule a storm on my birthday so Mom and Dad could spend the whole day with me and I could play in my new room with my new toys.

When I finally went outside on Thursday I was surprised at how cold it was and how much the snow reflected the sunlight. I can see why people wear sunglasses in the winter.

I love it when I get mail and the mailman came late in the afternoon Thursday. (He had a long day trying to catch up after Wednesday's storm.) Grandma Kathy and Grandma Maggy both sent me cards!

This weekend was busy. I spent Friday night at Grandma Maggy's so Mom and Dad could go to his office's Christmas party. Mom left Saturday morning for a couple of days shopping in Kansas City with friends so it was just Dad and me. I have a cough and don't feel 100 percent so I was glad when Mom came home (Dad tries, but sometimes a guy just needs his Mommy).

Have a great week, everyone. Remember ... lift with your legs.

Much love ...

Pierce