Snowing & Sledding

Finally, some snow to accompany the winter here!  We had a day at home yesterday: schooling, the boys playing, Daddy studying, getting some laundry and sewing done, and watching the snow fall outside.

We've been keeping the wood stove going since the beginning of December .  The basement is the coziest part of the house this time of year.  There's space for the boys to play, it smells of the clean laundry hanging on the line to dry, and the wood stove keeps it nice and warm.

I took the time to print out the Eva Dress pattern in my size and tape it all together.  I hope to get that cut out soon and try a wearable muslin.

My friend Sarah came over after school this morning so that all the boys could go sledding together in the back yard.  We have a great sledding hill for little people.  It's a good drop from the side yards to the back yard because of our daylight basement.

Sarah brought her spices - cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves - and made us some delicious chai tea.  After the boys came in, wet and tired from playing outside, we all had some tea and cookies.

Mmmm!  Perfect blend of creamy-sweet and warm-spicy.