It is That Time Again!

The weather is starting to get chilly around here.

Firewood has been gathered!

Much has been brought inside.

We actually have a new wood storage room!

Thank you, Steve!

(all the boxes are full of wood)

I created a cozy area in our unfinished basement.

There is something charming about watching a roaring fire and drinking my cup of coffee.  

Unfortunately,

I tend to burn myself all winter long.

I somehow always end up touching part of the stove and

this is the result!

In other news. . . 

Ashley and Rachel went on a hike up Big Mountain.

(It was a smokey day)

Ashley and her friend climbed a ski-lift tower! 

No, no bad says this momma!

Rachel stayed below to catch them!!!!

Kacey did a splendid job decorating for Ellie's Birthday Party!

And Ellie just loves to talk on the phone. 

She is very enthusiastic about this!

Here is a photo that Ashley posted on Instagram.

Ellie is talking to Grandpa and

asking him to come back soon!

And that is a tiny peek into what we have been up to!