Friday night there was a high school swim meet being held at our local high school, so Asher's club team had to go practice in another city ~20 minutes away to find pool time. I drove him out there for 5 pm practice, and since it was farther from home, I had to just stay… Continue reading A peaceful walk destination & Gratitude Challenge Days 8 and 9
Tag: winter
Brrr
I slept in a little today. 🙂 Actually, my alarm went off at 5:30 as usual but I just kind of lay there in the dark for a little bit, awake. When I finally shut off the snooze button, I was greeted with this lovely message. Yay for....clear conditions? Ha. I can't really cheer for… Continue reading Brrr
Snow day
The boys had the pleasure of experiencing one of childhood's greatest joys yesterday.....the SNOW DAY!!! I think anyone who lives in a cold weather/snowy climate will agree- there are few things more exciting than waking up to the news that SCHOOL IS CANCELLED!!! I have vivid memories of waking up as a child in my… Continue reading Snow day
Patience and the Parable of the Pear Tree
Yesterday was the winter solstice- the shortest day of the year. Here in Wisconsin, it's kind of a pastime for people to complain about the short days in December. 🙂 My own husband said one evening about a month ago, "Ugh. Here we go...into my least favorite time of the year. I hate driving home… Continue reading Patience and the Parable of the Pear Tree
Glorious day + My 12 Days of Christmas challenge
I had a pretty glorious day yesterday. The snowy weather definitely set the mood for me and I was in full on "cozy mode". I did get all my work done from my home office with my slippers on :), I DID try out the hot tub while it was snowing (loved it!) and I… Continue reading Glorious day + My 12 Days of Christmas challenge
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
FINALLY feels like Christmas!! After a week of weirdly warm, sunny weather, we got our first bigger snowfall last night (currently- still snowing!). I'm sorry, but it just does not feel like Christmastime to me when it's sunny and warm! No offense to anyone living in a warm climate, but it just doesn't work for… Continue reading Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
2020 Holiday/ Winter Fun List
(Image by Larisa Koshkina from Pixabay) I finally sat down and brainstormed my holiday season/ winter fun list! Here's what I came up with: 🎄 Drive around town to look at local Christmas lights, listening to Christmas music. Either bring hot chocolate from home or pick some up from a drive thru. 🎄Bake cookies together.… Continue reading 2020 Holiday/ Winter Fun List