February
The snow they teased us with never arrived. We had some flakes falling yesterday morning, making the air so beautiful and magical enough to tempt me outside on a run. I haven't run in two weeks and a few snowflakes got me back out there. But this morning we woke up to sunshine and cold temperatures. Not very enticing, but I'm still going to get myself out the door.
In other adventures - we are now tree farmers. Back in December we (meaning mainly The Mr, and the Boy) planted over 300 hazelnut tree starts on the farm. We're planning for our future, but right now it looks pretty ... skinny.
Swim season is over! Wow it went fast! For the past 3 months our Girl who Swims has been up before 5 am almost every day, to go swim. She didn't partake of sweets and desserts, except on Christmas and New Years, and she worked hard. All that added up to going to the State Meet this past weekend in 3 races! This is the first year she made it in an individual race - which was very exciting to me. I was unable to go to the Districts meet; I was at Little K's basketball game ((that whole being in two places at one time wish again!)) When the Mr texted me the results I wanted to jump up and scream, but unfortunately I couldn't - it was halftime, no baskets going down. I jumped around wildly inside instead.
So the State meet was just as adrenaline-filled. The Girl who Swims did not make it into Finals in her event, but her relay team did and placed 6th overall. So she got to bring home some bling this year also. The end of a sports season is always bittersweet, but I'm thankful for 'normal' mornings once again.
Basketball season is not done yet though! The two younger girls have one more game to play this weekend, and then there is the end of year awards celebration - which is quite a big to-do. My youngest has the defense stance down. She even made a girl cry (Sorry, Joc!) because she wouldn't let her get the ball, and when she did get it, my girl 'stole' it from her; I think Little K has definitely picked up on how to play the game!
I've got plenty going on around here with homeschool and house-running, but I found time to start on quilt squares again. So far I have two done on the 12 pack Quilt Block of the Month set. (Thanks Nancy!!) I am going to need to go and get some muslin or something to actually put blocks into a quilt ... eventually. I'm having fun with this part for now.
In other adventures - we are now tree farmers. Back in December we (meaning mainly The Mr, and the Boy) planted over 300 hazelnut tree starts on the farm. We're planning for our future, but right now it looks pretty ... skinny.
Swim season is over! Wow it went fast! For the past 3 months our Girl who Swims has been up before 5 am almost every day, to go swim. She didn't partake of sweets and desserts, except on Christmas and New Years, and she worked hard. All that added up to going to the State Meet this past weekend in 3 races! This is the first year she made it in an individual race - which was very exciting to me. I was unable to go to the Districts meet; I was at Little K's basketball game ((that whole being in two places at one time wish again!)) When the Mr texted me the results I wanted to jump up and scream, but unfortunately I couldn't - it was halftime, no baskets going down. I jumped around wildly inside instead.
I've got plenty going on around here with homeschool and house-running, but I found time to start on quilt squares again. So far I have two done on the 12 pack Quilt Block of the Month set. (Thanks Nancy!!) I am going to need to go and get some muslin or something to actually put blocks into a quilt ... eventually. I'm having fun with this part for now.
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