This has definitely been a Christmas to remember. Last Sunday morning, the power went out and our exciting week of "roughing" it began. As the temperature in our home slowly dropped, we began making plans to stay warm and entertained. It was so exciting for the kids to play outside in all the snow again. The sledding hills are great here, especially when no one is driving on the icy, snowy roads! Then we snuggled in for a long night. Monday morning we awoke to find the temperature in our house was 48 degrees, brrrrrr. The fireplace was not doing it's job, so we headed out to the store to buy a generator and a little portable heater. The problem was that there seemed to be no way to connect the generator to the furnace. We used it instead to run power to the fireplace fans to try and get the heat throughout the house. We dressed warmly and kept moving - the temperature rose to 50 degrees by the end of the day and we headed to bed.Tuesday morning, the house was back to 48 degrees. Colby went to work and I spent the day keeping the fire going. You can just call me little pioneer woman - I had no idea how much work it would be to try and keep a house warm. I burned through a truckload of firewood, but the house was a whopping 52 degrees - Success! Luckily, I am married to a very smart man. He had figured out a way to hook the generator up to the furnace. He took a cord, cut off one end, hooked up the wires and plugged in the furnace - HEAT! I have never been so grateful in all my life (even though I was looking forward to the Marriott). Early the next morning, the power was on, but then back off again a couple of hours later. We ended up having a beautiful, quiet (no Christmas music, tree lights, etc.) Swedish Christmas dinner (we have a gas range) and Christmas Eve night. Christmas morning came and was wonderful. Santa found our house, even without any lights, and the kids were happy. I was amazed at how well the kids handled our little trial. Many of their presents didn't get delivered to our house, yet their attitudes remained positive and happy. I am so greatful for a warm house, lights and a happy, healthy family. 
God Jul!
3 comments:
That is just completely nuts! I admire your bravery. My kids complain when the temp in our home gets to the mid-60s. This certainly will be a Christmas that everyone will long remember. Thanks for posting all of the cute pictures.
Oh my goodness, Laura, I didn't realize you didn't have power for Christmas. How exciting and frustrating.
Melisa
Laura! I knew you guys were getting dumped on with all the snow, but I didn't realize the power was out! Crazy! I'm glad the kids had fun and enjoyed all the snow though. And by the way, I'm sure you didn't worry about the power -- afterall, you are married to the smartest man in the world, remember! hee hee
We miss you mucho!
Lanae
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