Wow!  We had such a mild winter last year... only two instances of the white cold stuff!  So far this winter we have had several weeks of blustery snow.  Once we accumulated over a foot!  The children had such a good time.  Using a little innovation, they quickly converted a smooth, round plastic garbage can lid into a "Rocket Sled" and sped down the large rock in front of the cabin.  Even Tom joined in on the act.  Me?  Well, it takes a lot of prompting for me to leave my nice warm nest and brave the frigid blasts!  But I did and had a real treat!

This winter has also brought many challenges for our family, the greatest of which is dealing with the intense isolation.  Praise God for the internet and e-mail!  Cabin fever often threatens break out... We were blessed to have been able to take a trip south to Idaho to see family just before the Christmas storms hit.  Tom and I are going to be taking turns every month to see who gets to take the coveted trip into "town" (Port McNeill) for supplies and a little rejuvenation.

Must run... homeschool classes with the children are calling...
Allyson