The winter

It's been forever and a day, I know. But I thought I'd write to you anyway, to let you know... (Di? What's it from?) 

We're still here! Mostly tucked in to our warm little home. It IS January, you know. We had the most magical Christmas we've probably ever had last month. Sawyer is getting into ev.ery.thing, and making us smile all the time. Heidi is potty trained! And talking SO well. McKay is learning to write his letters and never wants to wear anything but his underwear. Elijah is doing exceptionally well in 1st grade, and is really enjoying it now. Abram's principal told him yesterday that he loves coming to Abram's class, and that he (Abram) is the most improved teacher in the whole school! And I just keep busy with kiddos, the house, and most recently I made a conceal carry leather purse for a neighbor's wife, in trade for him helping Abram fix our truck's transmission.

So enough talk. Enjoy the random assortment of photos from this "long cold lonely winter".

 

Joseph helping Mary onto the donkey

New kitchen for Heidi and McKay

Chef Heidi, and McKay pointing at the sheepskin rug that Abram tanned for me!

Heidi going for a ride to help Pappa with chores

Elijah helping Pappa with the chores

Sledding up and down the road - the black blob on the right is Ranger speeding along with the car

Sawyer found a cracker under the table

Potty trained!

Elijah playing with Ranger after school

The front of the purse

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