A Tribute to Melty

This morning I woke up and to my dismay found about 1-2 inches of snow everywhere.  Will it never end?  Anyway, there was not enough snow to make a snowman but Naynay and I couldn't help but wonder where Melty was.  Who's Melty, you say?  Well each year we build a snow man (we meaning daddy) and each year we ask Naynay to name it.  And without fail, or prompting, Naynay always calls him Melty.  So here's to you Melty!  Hopefully we'll see you again, but not for at least 10 more months!

This is Naynay helping to make Melty last winter, 2007.
The finished product, 2007.  Everyone was freezing so no one would pose for the picture.
Naynay, Melty, Fefe, and daddy, 2008!  And this year he hung around for over a week!  Lucky us!

Who am I?

For my Dad!

I'm no poet but this is for you, Dad!

My Dad

As the years go by 

And my time with you

Is only a moment or two,

I have to reflect on all the ways

you taught me to be true.

Thank you for the love,

All the hugs and all the kisses.

Thank you for the chores

And making me wash the dishes.

Thank you for the lessons

And teaching me to drive the car.

Thank you for the discipline

So I knew you weren't that far.

I couldn't be the person I am,

The mother and wife I've grown to be,

Without the love of my father.

Dad, you'll always be special to me.

I love you and miss you very much!!  Happy 60th Birthday!

Sofie and Grandpa at the park!!
Now what could this be?
It's so BIG!
A duffle bag?
But wait, there's more!
Ta Da!  The thing memories are made of!  Thank you for the awesome Lincoln Logs!!  They will provide hours and hours of entertainment for years to come!

Just for Fun

I saw this on a friend's blog -- and love to give and receive comments (and surprises)... SO --Here's how it works-the first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive, at some point during the year, a handmade gift from me. What it will be and when it will arrive is a total surprise!The catch is that you must participate as well-before you leave your comment here, write up a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going. Then come back, let me know you're going to play, and sit back and anticipate the arrival of your gift! Remember that only the first 3 comments will receive a gift from me, so be quick!