February 24

Posting first thing in the morning today rather than last thing at night so I don't forget once the fun of having the whole family together begins.  Of course, after the winter-that-wasn't, we got snow last night.  All the roads should be well cleaned off before everyone starts out.  And we're all intrepid Midwestern drivers so shouldn't be a problem.

Last night Rick and I finally faded off to bed at midnight leaving Anne in the kitchen.  It will be interesting to know just how late she stayed here cooking.  Thankfully, she had the good sense to leave the brownies and corn bread for me to bake this morning, from a mix so not hard.  I don't think I mentioned, Anne is cooking for 16 people for three days!  Mary