time for another update

I think I am constantly behind in my blogging. I can't even think about all that has happened since the last time I blogged. November was forever ago.
We had a memorable Thanksgiving with a fellow pilot and his family(one of the other two LDS families). The girls had a great time playing with their boys. We ate way too much and talked about our families back home.
December 20th began a large snowstorm. 24 inches fell in 24 hours. Our neighbors, who have lived in the same house more than 20 years, said it was the most they had ever seen. The Leake's struck again!
The Christmas season brought many joys. Time with new friends and old friends reacquainted. We had a very fun night of music with some of the members of our ward. We live in a very talented ward. Christmas eve we met up with some of our friends from California, the Moon family. We had so much fun with them. The girls taught their boys how to ballroom dance. I did all the cooking as the moons had only moved out here 2 weeks prior to Christmas. We again ate too much. I love holiday cooking! We had a pleasant Christmas morning in which we all slept in:) The favorite gift for everyone seems to have been a purple beanbag that Becca got from Santa Claus.
January was an uneventful month. February has started with a bang. Maryland has now had the 2nd worst storm in recorded history, more than 30 inches. That was last weekend. It was followed on Tuesday with another 15 inches. N has had no work since they closed the base to all but essential personnel. We have enjoyed having him home.
Homeschooling is getting easier and more enjoyable for me. The girls, however, often re numerate all the reasons they wish we still lived in Cheyenne. The #1 being that they didn't have to work so hard in public school. They say this even though they only do about 3 hours each day.
Nathan's back may never be the same after shoveling snow. He is enjoying flying as always. His classes for his masters are going well. He of course is getting top scores.
I am me! I teach the 7 turning 8 year old in primary. They are an energetic but smart and good group of children. My days and nights are filled thinking of homeschooling. It takes alot more work than just putting kids on the bus. And that is about it.
I think we have updated you all by word. Now the only thing left are pictures. They will come soon.
Love and blessings to you all
Nina