For Today: January 4, 2010
Looking out my back porch... I didn't realize until last week how deep the snow in our backyard really 'is'! My SFG boxes, which are at least 18 inches deep are mostly covered (you can see a little tiny lip on each box) and the nails, which hold the twine in place, stick up and frame each box in a funny way. I enjoy the change to white frosting the trees and covering the brown/black dirt that is my normal view.
I am thinking... how wonderful it is to have snow. The kids can have fun digging, snow-shoeing and x-country skiing when it's not super cold. And, what a sweet, peaceful baby I have been blessed with in Baby Louis.
I am thankful for... all the family and friends we were able to spend time with over the Christmas season. And, of course, I'm thankful for all the wonderful gifts I was given during that time, too.
From the sewing/craft room (aka. laundry room!)… my mom had a hoped we would all be able to complete a sewing project during our Christmas stay at the farm. I brought fabric, and it is cut out into squares. Hopefully I'll get the squares sewn into 'mug rugs' (fabric placemats, sort-of) for my cups of tea.
From the school room... started up lessons today. I'm sure there will be a few bumps while we get back into a routine, but today is good.
From the kitchen... my mom made a great Cranberry Coffee Cake during our stay and I made it again for our visit with Graham's Godparents this past weekend. I saved back 1/2 can of whole cranberry sauce and hope to make the cake again this week. It's moist (thanks to sour cream) and tangy (thanks to the cranberry sauce). I'll try to post the recipe and pics on my cooking blog.
I am reading... all the wonderful Christmas cards and letters sent by friends and family. I love catching up with old friends at this time of year. Whoever said Christmas letters are 'not polite' is dead wrong, in my opinion!
I am hoping... for another quiet and peaceful week. I also hope to get our thank-you's written and sent this week.
I am hearing... small quiet sounds ... the swing - rocking Louis back and forth during his early morning nap ... hum of the gas fireplace ... clicking of my nails on the laptop keyboard.
State of the house… new things need to find a home, so we're in a bit of disarray in the basement. But, the kids are enjoying their new gifts. The laundry room isn't too bad and the kitchen has stayed organized, too.
A successful moment… we stayed up to see the New Year ... but only because Angelina kept running back to check the time and woke us (Eric and I) up from our sleepy state of reclining on the couch while the kids took turns playing Wii.
A few plans for the rest of the week…
Monday: No dance tonight, so we get a Monday evening at home.
Tuesday: Inside fun and outside winter action for the kids ... endless possibilities.
Wednesday: Angelina's dance class is tonight because the school was still closed on Monday.
Thursday: Same as Tuesday, but include preparation for the weekend's travel. I hope to bake the Cranberry Swirl Coffeeckae today.
Friday/Saturday/Sunday: Travel to Bismarck, stay with friends, Angelina & Dash participate in a Crop Judging workshop, possible ski outing with friends & travel home again.
A picture memory...
Looking out my back porch... I didn't realize until last week how deep the snow in our backyard really 'is'! My SFG boxes, which are at least 18 inches deep are mostly covered (you can see a little tiny lip on each box) and the nails, which hold the twine in place, stick up and frame each box in a funny way. I enjoy the change to white frosting the trees and covering the brown/black dirt that is my normal view.
I am thinking... how wonderful it is to have snow. The kids can have fun digging, snow-shoeing and x-country skiing when it's not super cold. And, what a sweet, peaceful baby I have been blessed with in Baby Louis.
I am thankful for... all the family and friends we were able to spend time with over the Christmas season. And, of course, I'm thankful for all the wonderful gifts I was given during that time, too.
From the sewing/craft room (aka. laundry room!)… my mom had a hoped we would all be able to complete a sewing project during our Christmas stay at the farm. I brought fabric, and it is cut out into squares. Hopefully I'll get the squares sewn into 'mug rugs' (fabric placemats, sort-of) for my cups of tea.
From the school room... started up lessons today. I'm sure there will be a few bumps while we get back into a routine, but today is good.
From the kitchen... my mom made a great Cranberry Coffee Cake during our stay and I made it again for our visit with Graham's Godparents this past weekend. I saved back 1/2 can of whole cranberry sauce and hope to make the cake again this week. It's moist (thanks to sour cream) and tangy (thanks to the cranberry sauce). I'll try to post the recipe and pics on my cooking blog.
I am reading... all the wonderful Christmas cards and letters sent by friends and family. I love catching up with old friends at this time of year. Whoever said Christmas letters are 'not polite' is dead wrong, in my opinion!
I am hoping... for another quiet and peaceful week. I also hope to get our thank-you's written and sent this week.
I am hearing... small quiet sounds ... the swing - rocking Louis back and forth during his early morning nap ... hum of the gas fireplace ... clicking of my nails on the laptop keyboard.
State of the house… new things need to find a home, so we're in a bit of disarray in the basement. But, the kids are enjoying their new gifts. The laundry room isn't too bad and the kitchen has stayed organized, too.
A successful moment… we stayed up to see the New Year ... but only because Angelina kept running back to check the time and woke us (Eric and I) up from our sleepy state of reclining on the couch while the kids took turns playing Wii.
A few plans for the rest of the week…
Monday: No dance tonight, so we get a Monday evening at home.
Tuesday: Inside fun and outside winter action for the kids ... endless possibilities.
Wednesday: Angelina's dance class is tonight because the school was still closed on Monday.
Thursday: Same as Tuesday, but include preparation for the weekend's travel. I hope to bake the Cranberry Swirl Coffeeckae today.
Friday/Saturday/Sunday: Travel to Bismarck, stay with friends, Angelina & Dash participate in a Crop Judging workshop, possible ski outing with friends & travel home again.
A picture memory...
Grandma Golden Acres arranged a craft for all the grandkids out in the shop (Grandpa spent quite a bit of time cleaning to prepare!). All the kids made handprints in plaster
I've been using images from Antique Clipart the past few days and have so enjoyed them! They remind me of my Grandmother.
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