A crafty day!

Brrrrr! Today was very wintery. What a cold, bitter wind. The girls came back in from the bus to get mittens and hats. I must admit that I chickened out and just watched them from the window. Scott and I were giggling becuase the girls didn't realize how close the side windows are to the driveway where they were waiting for the bus. The girls were being very silly!

They are having so much fun at their new school. They bounced off the bus with all kinds of stories. This is the last week of the first marking period in CT. I guess the girls are taking all kinds of tests along with the other kids. Alannah was thrilled that she aced the Spainish test--the highest grade in the class!

Today was a crafty day: I've been making aromatherapy salt scrubs, but had to take a break to wait for a new oil to come in to the local health food store. I have every intention of WALKING there for exercise..... it will be about a 3 mile trip there and back. So.... instead..... I made yogurt, baked two pies--pecan and blue/raspberry. (so much for exercise?) I attempted to make gingerale, but.... we weren't impressed. I do have a very nice (and wicked) ginger syrup--I bet it will be good if anyone of us gets an upset stomach.

Don't think I've exhausted my creativity! I need to get upstairs and go through all the craft stuff and make plans for Christmas. I have some "ideas" going. I have been trying my hand at felting. I have a few new projects in mind that I will keep you posted on. My other brewing idea is making a long wool skirt. I saw one in a catalog and it just looked so elegant. I have a bunch of wool plaids upstairs..... mmmmmm!!!!!! :)

Early tomorrow Scott has to go to Cleveland on business. The girls and I have girlie plans--pizza for dinner and checking out the teen yoga class. While we are downtown we will enjoy the Halloween decorations painted in all the store windows by area children. Alannah will take her camera so we can hopefully post some pics.

Love to you all! Stay warm!!!!