Relaxing and Refreshing

We had a joyous few days of rest and play. Our new favorite family game is Bananagrams (given to our two oldest boys) and have played countless rounds over the last three days. New books are being read. We have had many hours of skating on our pond with hockey games that included Mom, Dad, and Poppa.

I am ready to take down the tree today and clear away the few decorations and make ready for the new year. I was amazed out how clear my mind became with each passing hour on Christmas day. I had not realized that I was consumed with all the details building up to Christmas.

Now my mind is free to explore new ideas and goals for our family's homestead and business and homeschool plans for the coming year.

I will be putting the winter edition of Plain and Joyful Living together over the coming week. This issue includes writings by one subscriber and an essay by a homesteading neighbor.

Here are some glimpses of the last couple days....

~ Abraham helping Poppa open his stocking

~ the joy of painting with a new set of paints

~Sarah with her new (second hand) cowgirl hat

~a snowperson inspired by the book Stranger in the Woods, complete with nuts scattered on his hat for the birds and a carrot nose for the "big buck" to come and eat

I am working on some new and exciting projects and ideas to share on my blog as our family continues on our journey of a simpler, less traveled path.

Warm wishes and blessings, Tonya