Well, this blog got off to a slow start.

I survived my 40th birthday yesterday. The night before Dave gathered the family at Kodo for a celebration. Many cards, gag gifts and a really good dinner were enjoyed by all. My parents gave me a kit to build a little pond in the yard, so I'm anxiously awaiting spring. Erik and Linsey even came up to enjoy the celebration and a good time was had by all.

Spent my birthday with Sam as he had a snow day from school. He built me a lovely snowman out of the 6 inches of heavy wet snow that had fallen. We went to the bookstore to use a gift card from my mother-in-law and I have added four new books to my reading pile. Dave frizzled up some sirlion tips with his coffee bean and chili dry rub for dinner. All in all it was a very pleasant day.