Yesterday was Julia’s second birthday. It’s unbelievable to me how much things have changed in the last two years. I remember William singing the Julia song just after she was born - he was only slightly older than she is now…

We got Julia a couple of Playmobil people for her birthday and a “lift the flap” book. William got her a Little People boat/bath toy. She got a couple of nice dresses from her grandparents and great-grandparents as well. I think William was more excited for her to open her presents than she was.

Anyway, there’s not much new to report beyond that. It’s raining right now, and threatening to turn into snow. Hopefully it stays above freezing, so the roads don’t get too icy. It’s supposed to cool off later in the week, but hopefully most of the snow will be gone by then.

Simpson’s quote of the day:
Bart: “Hey Homer, where’s your present?”
Homer: “D’oh! I mean… D’oh-n’t worry son, I forgot to get you a present. But I swear on my father’s grave . . .”
Grandpa Simpson: “Hey!”