Ornament

Candle Light

Weathered Fence

Brian and I both dislike painting fences, so our pool fence has taken on a nice weathered look these days. My sister in law, Theresa, has informed us that this worn, weather look is the in thing for fences these days! I knew our procrastination might benefit us someday!

Rain on the Pool

Our pool is no longer green, but the weather has turned much cooler and rainy. It is only 48 degrees today.

Day 25 - Ring of Warmth - Thur 1/25

Everyday we go through almost a full ring of wood. This keeps our family room and kitchen very comfortably warm. It is hard keeping our old house warm, but this does a great job. I love the feel of the warmth from the woodstove, there is nothing like it when it is so very cold outside. Burning wood is a lot of work and a lot of mess, but I love it.

Day 14 - Laundry - Sun, 1/14

This photo is neither artistic nor particularly interesting, but it does typify my day. Due to the ice storm that came overnight, we didn't attend church this morning...I did laundry instead. I did three loads and folded six, including the white basket in the middle which is full of socks. I never realized how many socks a family of seven has!

Day 1

I spend at least sometime most evenings enjoying our woodstove. It is a type that you can open the doors and enjoy the "live" fire. There is something about a fire that is so soothing and comforting. It is very hypnotic. The sights and sounds of a fire relax me and help me unwind from the day.