We survived the Deep Freeze, and all the snow and icicles are finally melting.  Here’s how it looked pre-defrost.

We’re busily preparing for a very special guest appearance–my brother and brother-in-law (R&B) will be visiting us for the first time tomorrow!  E cleaned the whole house and baked challah, while I did other preps.  It smells pretty fragrant in here.  Misu galloped from room to room, supervising (when not watching “squirrel TV” out the window).  It takes our minds off the national news streaming in the background.