Well, it's February, and we're having lots of fun as always. Here's Anni showing her unique fashion sense with goggles and a tea cozy hat. The rest of the family thinks she get this from me. Hmm, perhaps they have a point. I did go dancing in a cupid costume this week, complete with wings, toga, bow and arrows.
We had almost a week of lovely weather after our snow went away. We all headed out for hikes along our local trails. Some of even got a freckle or two. Then winter came back.
We continue to get our CSA farm boxes. Here are two latest with lots of lovely organic fruits and veggies (and fungi). Today we had a homey day. I made a big pot of chicken veggie soup and 16 lingonberry whole wheat sandwich rolls for lunches next week. Then, Anni helped bake rainbow cupcakes for tonight's dessert while I made broccoli beef, rice, and a garden salad with oranges and toasted almonds. It was delish!
We hope you all had a very happy Valentines Day. We celebrated all week. After all, love need more than a single day of celebration. We had chocolates, costumes, roses, a special family dinner, cards, and last night, David went out to listen to music. I danced, he watched (and shook his head, and maybe even laughed).
In other news, Ari sent off her first story to an Anthology of horror stories. Keep your fingers crossed for her. Alex has started his second semester at the high school IB program. He's taking the advanced art class for his elective. I love his tree drawings. Anni is beginning to think about what she want to plant in her green house. David is taking a class in art and power tools. He's going to make a yoga bench for Anni. I'm having lots of fun getting ready for my upcoming writing retreat. I've also been thinking about my garden for the upcoming growing season. I can hardly wait to go dig in the dirt!
