We've been back from vacation a week and a couple of days - but sadly we were met at home with terrible colds.  Must have got them on the plane.  Our high enthusiasm to dive into school was dashed with sneezes, coughs and headaches.  These are the bumps and curves of homeschooling.  I guess I should be more upset about missing another week - but God has given me peace about it. 

The snow has kept coming and coming all week long.  Not with huge amounts of build up - but just slow and steady.  The mountains are violet and white offset by the pale blue of the winter sky.  It is cold and the trees seem cozy snuggled in blankets of white.  Being the "sunniest place on earth" most of the time - these days upon days of cloud cover have contributed to the fog we are in - in the house.  But, today the sun finally shed light on the Glory of God all around us.  I love the peacefulness that settles in during and right after a snow storm.  The hustle and bustle abates and we all seem happy to be indoors - as long as we remembered to stock up on the basic grocery needs before the flakes began to fall. 

Another wave of storm is supposed to hit later tonight and I'm looking forward to more rest.  Hopefully it is still snowing Monday morning - the kids always do well in their studies when it is white outside, without the sun calling their names to come and play. 

I have the desire to break out the scrapbooking stuff - but not the energy.  I suppose my creative juices will have to be directed to blogging.  Moving from this chair seems impossible, except when the baby requires my attention.  Everyone else is on their own. 

Well, I'm looking forward to checking in on all my friends, so I'll sign off for now.  Once the decongestant clears my system, I'll be back.     H