October Snow.

 I learned a few things today:

1. Cold weather = increased desire to read books and drink hot drinks.
2. I'd rather walk. Always.
3. Dad's are pretty awesome people.
(see following story)

Today was going to be productive. I was going to scrapbook 5 pages, clean the bathroom, coach, do the laundry and make a couple of desserts. I promise.

And then it snowed.

Let's face it, when it's cold and raining outside all I want is to cuddle up on the couch with a good book and some hot cocoa. So, thank you Western Family cocoa for making this chilly first snow of the season spectacular.

Fortunately, I did get to diving practice to coach, although trying to find a parking spot on the first cold day of the semester is not something I particularly enjoy. In fact, in the amount of time I spent driving around looking for a spot and then walking from that spot to the pool I probably could have...okay, I wasn't doing anything before so it's not like it was a total waste of time.

However, when I got home from practice I found a lovely little package in my mailbox. Inside was this:

This is a ridiculous picture, but you can't really tell what it looks like in the other picture :)

 
My Dad, who's birthday is today (Happy Birthday, Dad!) sent me a lovely maternity sweater "just because." These little surprises are the best kind of surprises. Thanks, Dad for increasing my winter wardrobe and for making me feel loved :)