It snowed so hard here in Alabama. I was let go early Thursday from work and I was slipping and sliding on the road after I picked up Heather from school. The snow is very pretty to look at! I put some pictures up on my facebook page. Lauren is heartbroken and it will take a while to get over this boy Landon that she really liked.  I hate to see her go through this!  I talked to my dad on the phone and he talked to Lauren for a little while and that helped.  I love calling my parents and checking up on them and talking to them. My dad also likes to write letters, so I love to get letters from him and save them. He likes for us to write him as well. He isn't much into the computer so that wont work much for him. Today the sun is shining bright and I love that because we have had so much rain lately and clouds that it seemed like Seattle Washington. I need to make sure I exercise and eat healthier because I get into bad habits.  I made some delicious homemade bread bowls and potatoe soup last night that turned out delicious. I think I got the idea from Summer Davidson.  All the kids are out of school today so they have a long  weekend, they will be out Monday as well. We also celebrated my brothers birthday, Darryl, that passed away with cancer in 1986.  His birthday is January 16, 1962 and our family always remembers him on his birthday by eating apple pie.  He loved apple pie and always wanted this for his birthday cake.  Daryl was an amazing brother that set such a good example and was always so strong spiritually.  I love him and will always try to keep him in my remembrance.