a new love...

Current temperature: 17 degrees F

We are having a heat wave. I believe this is the fourth day in a row that I haven't had to plug my car in for the night or run out to it in fear of my nose freezing. It's nice, this January thaw, but I know winter is just waiting in the wings for the next act.

I haven't seen my oldest son for any considerable length of time since Monday...and his new love is Basketball. This is his first year playing and he totally loves it. He's tired, but there is a passion in him that is new and wonderful to experience. When I picked him up last Tuesday from a late game, he smiled sleepily and said, "We played great. We won a game and lost a game, but I learned so much watching the Varsity team. They know, Mom."

I wonder if Michael Jordan's mom was ever so proud.

Back to work...

Current Temperature - 18 degrees

Well, some of us didn't have much for vacation this holiday, but I am very thankful that my husband and children were back to work and school today. It's been too cold to go outside much, so it's been 13 days of Wii, food, movies and "I'm bored!" My family is very outdoorsy (everyone except me!) so frigid temps and lots of snow are akin to house arrest. There is hope in the forecast though, for the weekend. Til then, it's more hot cocoa and long johns every morning.

3 months and 16 days until Spring...

brrrr....

Current Temperature -10 degrees F

Don't let that number fool you. It was -36 when my hubs checked the weather report earlier. It's completely beautiful outside, though. A very fine mist of snow is falling and everything is flocked and sparkly in the winter sun. The photo at left is my favorite from last winter. Frost designs on our front porch...truly divine.

I haven't left my house since New Year's Eve day and it's pure heaven. I'm almost done with a quilt binding ( I hope to post a photo later) and I've found an online manual for a new camera we've just acquired. Hopefully I'll figure it out sooner than later. Leftovers for dinner.

Well, here goes...

Happy New Year!
Current Temperature: -10 degrees F

I love the promise of a new year. Today is full of good intentions, dreams and visions for a grand and exciting 365 day journey. Cupcakes and Chex mix are on the menu. What more could anyone want?