NMS are in OR for Christmas, having fun with cousins and grandparents. The drive down took them twice as long as usual, what with the icy/snowy roads. They had to drive 30mph on the freeway for long stretches, and dealt with ice build up on the windshied. They ended up spending the night in Woodinville. Good thing I suggested they leave on Saturday instead of waiting until Monday - even though it meant losing my "Christmas" weekend with them. Still, we celebrated Saturday morning. It was fun being with them around the small, living tree (a Norfolk Island Pine).

I really miss them right now.