January

This month can sometimes seem so hard, but I feel like we are getting through the winter slump with smiles. It has been fun to have Marty home a few extra days from our snowdays that keep building up.
Dot has been getting in touch with artistic side with her chalk easel that she got for Christmas. I love when she reports that she is off to draw with her chalk and happily plays for a half an hour by herself.

There has been lots of dress up with assorted hats, mittens, coats, and other warm winter goodies. These are some of our favorites--grandma-made goodness.

We have discovered the wisdom of the empty box. Oh, how we love cheap thrills!

There have been some nice winter walks to get some fresh air back into our bodies.

Those always make everyone smile.

Lucy has discovered that she can pull off a hat. I agree.

Dorothy has really gotten into pretending and packs up bags for "adventures" almost every day.

A little birthday cake always makes a few days sweeter. Especially when cream cheese frosting is involved.

And somehow Dorothy makes mustard pumps work with an earflap hat. That girl is incredible, I tell you.

Thanks for the good times, January. See you next year!