This is for my sister.

Since my sister left a pleading comment on my last post asking me to update... here you go, Liz. I know this may be hard for you to believe, but sometimes I just don't have anything to write about!

Today is one of those days where I get very angry at my great-great-great-grandparents for settling in this state. Most of the time, I can tolerate winter. Even when it is 10 degrees - fine. I can deal. I don't really have to go outside that often. But on days like today, when the ACTUAL temperature, not windchill, is -20? No. Also, it is all that anyone can talk about. 90% of the conversations I hear or participate in are about the weather. I hate myself just a little bit as I bring it up, but it's like some other force is controlling me.

Almost exactly one year ago, my mom, Liz and I were headed to Zihuatanejo, Mexico. It was a day not unlike today, when the high temp would never get even close to zero. My flight was delayed because the bathroom on the plane FROZE and they had to thaw it out. This apparently is quite difficult to do.

If I ever think my life is bad - I just have to look at this photo and thank the Lord that I don't have THAT job.

All was right with the world as soon as I got to the condo we rented and stepped onto the balcony to see this view. If you are ever going to Zihuatanejo, I highly recommend this condo - it was perfect and in a great part of the town.

Since I don't have any travel planned until our trip to Europe in May, I will have to live off the memories of Mexico and wonderful Minnesota summers until the temps start to get above freezing.

Since this post is for Liz. Here she is.