weekending

it was a four-day weekend for most of the family.

we filled it with fun and studying.

teddy has exams this week so he had to spend some time with the books.

although i'd say he had a good work to fun balance.

lily had ski club friday night and she had a great time at the hill.

mike and i decided to see a movie since both kids were out.

three billboards outside ebbing, missouri maybe scores a five, yet the night at least a very easy eight.

it was described as a darkly comic drama.

it was dark and somewhat provocative, but not very compelling.

i really wanted to love this too.

saturday mike and i celebrated the opening of his brother's pizzeria with extended family from near and far.

harmony pizza is an inviting space and the pies were delicious.

the entertainment, thanks to cousin gerry all the way from texas, was a treat too.

it was a warm cozy night despite the chill in the air.

we were able to rally for 9 o' clock mass sunday morning.

i believe the promise of bagels after church is what lures teddy from bed after late saturday nights.

during breakfast he was asking about dinner.

that's the story of my life and i'm not complaining.

all this working out is revving up his appetite.

he asked for twice baked potatoes. 

i talked him into pork chops too.

it started to snow sunday night.

we woke monday morning to a nice dusting of powder.

i promised to take lily and a friend skiing for the day.

i holed up in the lodge reading and people watching while they hit the runs until they were cold and tired.

i was so very happy for a good many reasons: fresh snow, new friendships, different activities and also

beauty, kindness and courage.