Still Alive and Kicking

I have been pretty much holed up in the basement doing artsy-craftsy stuff these past few weeks - ever since the winter had decided to arrived for real. So far I've made tons of beaded Christmas ornaments (I had more than enough to begin with but it's FUN), a baby quilt & a sqooshy toy for a girl at work, and a rag doll for Lea Anna's upcoming birthday. The doll actually came out okay even with my limited sewing skills. At some point though, I have to stop playing and come up for air so my family doesn't forget I exist. Besides, there is no coffee pot or bathroom.

I did let the kids drag me out for a good hike to hunt for arrowheads Monday. We didn't find any, but Daniel and Lea Anna had ball throwing rocks and what-not to crack the frozen creek. I really don't need to buy either of them toys - just rocks and sticks. If it gets above freezing this weekend I'll let them drag me out again. I wish you all could see it - it is absolutely beautiful.