Snow Day!

At long last. We've gotten a Snow Day. (or at least half of one) We dismissed school 2 hours early today because of the amount of snow that was headed our way. It was a good thing we did, too. It started snowing around noon and hasn't stopped. There's already about 3 inches on the ground. It's such pretty snow, too...I'm enjoying watching it from my warm spot on the couch. Now, I just need Dave to get home and all will be well. So, with some extra time on my hands, I decided to catch up on some blogging.

As many of you know, Dave grew up in the Philippines. When we've gone to visit in the past, we've bought a few brooms that they use a lot there. They're short, squaty brooms that have wispy bristles. They work really well. The only downside is that you have to hunker over to use them. (Which, for Filipinos is not a big deal. For me, the 6-footer, it is.) They look like this:


So, we have this friend, Ashley, who's mom, Mrs. Helen, paints brooms. Paints brooms, you ask? Yes. And they are REALLY cute. You can check out her website here. As a side note: You'll notice that she also sells My Brother's Salsa which is also amazing. It really tastes so good! Another little known fact: Dave designed her logo and labels for the salsa. I'm so proud!

Stick with me folks...I promise I'm going somewhere with this.

So, before our last trip to the Philippines, Mrs. Helen asked us if we could bring back a broom from the Philippines so that she could paint it. We did, and then also asked her to paint one for us. I had forgotten about it, to tell you the truth. But, today on our front porch was a box with this cute broom in it!


Isn't it great? And what I love most about these brooms, is that she paints a bible verse on the handle. This one has Colossians 3:23 on it. "Do all your work wholeheartedly." I just think they're wonderful...and they make great gifts! Go check out the website!


And, I must leave you with another picture of Lucy. She was waiting to come in the house after playing in the snow.