On another note, now that the holidays are over, it's time to focus on a few projects around the house. We assembled this little arrangement in the entryway. And I must say it's much more welcoming than the empty space was.
Also working on a few framing projects to be hung around the house. I'm most excited about this one ...
My mom painted this cute picture years ago and I'm re-framing it in this new frame with a burlap covered mat. I'm having a little trouble getting the burlap to attach to the mat (note the air bubbles), but not to worry, I went and bought some new adhesive spray yesterday. I'll give it a whirl and hopefully this will be hanging in my kitchen before the weekend is over.
The boys were out of school last Monday and Tuesday, so we went to St. George and thawed out. (Did I mention it's been a cold January?) The boys golfed a couple of times and I visited one of my favorite knitting shops. I haven't knit anything for quite a while now, years in fact, so I loved looking through new patterns, seeing all the soft and beautiful yarn, and envisioning all the projects I want to knit. First up ... a baby hat for a neighbor who's expecting.
Emery's going snow-caving tonight with the scouts. I hope he survives. Of course, I feel that way every time he goes on a scout camp-out. My (totally valid) concerns this time are: 1) what if he freezes to death, and 2) what if his snow cave collapses during the night and he can't get out. Emery and I always say a prayer together before he goes on a camp-out. Maybe today we'll say two. At least I know he won't starve to death. He's taking enough Cheetos Puffs and beef jerky to keep him alive for a loooong time.
