I've definitely become adjusted to the fact that winter is nearly upon us and I feel adequately prepared both mentally and physically (or as much as I can be). I'm actually looking forward to the road ahead. It helps that I can look back over my shoulder to the days when we were so busy …
To say that it's a challenge to have a relatively small house filled with spoiled sled dogs during Christmas is an understatement! 😄 Granted, there's always someone who wants to "help"... We can't let them all in at once this time of year, that would be asking for disaster. And we've done a pretty good …
We didn't get far yesterday before we got a message from our son that little miss Dakota decided to have her puppies in one of the outdoor kennels we've set up for whelping. Surprise! Not really too much of a surprise, since it was her due date. We just figured she'd wait until after midnight …
The mountains are calling and I must go.John Muir Remember when I said we've been having the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets here lately? Well they're still happening and it's enough to make you feel both humbled and in awe of God's creation. Living sandwiched in between two of the most beautiful mountain ranges in …
Well, it looks like the snow is here to stay, at least up on the mountains. The local ski lodges are all up and running from the looks of things. The new parlor stove was a huge hit with everyone at Thanksgiving and while it will be a while before we can have it properly …
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