Life at 7000 feet

Yesterday, the UPS guy left a package for us on the porch. He rang the doorbell to notify me of the package, and when he pressed the doorbell, it stayed depressed...and fried not only our doorbell, but our thermostat too (they're on the same circuit). Our heating unit wasn't disturbed, but I couldn't turn it on because my thermostat wasn't working! Since it's been in the teens and 20s at night, we decided we needed to get someone over to check it out for us. Of course, it was a Friday afternoon, and we ended up paying more for an after hours call, but one new thermostat later, we're toasty and warm! It's a good thing because it snowed again last night and this morning!

Today is a major cleaning day around here...but so far, I'm the only one doing any cleaning! It's a familiar feeling, but thankfully they're all playing well together, so I can actually get some work done. I'm trying to get things in good shape before we leave for Arkansas...only three more days. YIKES!