Happy Winter Days....

Kids coming in from sledding....the big hill is behind them...it goes down from the road so you can't see it. So happy to homeschool where on a brisk wintry day, they can stay outside as long as they want (sometimes thats only 20 mintes but the point is, its up to them!)and do something fun! Fresh air and vitamin D!
My garden is fast asleep and cant imagine the plans I have for it come spring!!

This photo was taken at dusk...it was so cold out but not windy and the lighting of the sky was beautiful!! This is looking out from our house and down the driveway.

Lee

KATHEE!!!!!!

Calling Kathee...Hello??? We will not be ignored!! These little gnomes want you to come out and play

Spring Rolls

More food from the Homestead!

DH thought it was a good time to make some springrolls. These ones are stuffed with split peas, tofu, cabbage, carrots,onions, garlic, wood ear mushrooms and spices to make it even tastier. We used rice paper wrappers, fun to dip them in water and watch them get soft and easy to roll.

Yummmmmy! For your tummy
Cooking the spring rolls on the cook stove is awesome, loads of room, fire it up as hot as you need it. I don't have to worry about getting the stove top too hot and scorching the back of the stove.

The finished food. DH made some rice noodles on the side, topped with olive oil green onions and garlic.

We put some uncooked springrolls in the freezer to see how well they cook up after being frozen. If this works then I'll make a few batches and freeze them for later, kinda like making perogies. A lot of work and well worth it if you have lots of left overs.

sock sleeves

Lee in the house...I told her not to look at me, not to pose but she couldn't keep a straight face! Annie often takes holey socks or old clothing and creates things, usually for her stuffed animals or polly dolls...this time she took a pair of knee high socks and made sleeves for herself..she said to wear under a t-shirt to keep your arms warm.
Just cut off the foot......

and voila!

I think they are quite stylish!

Last food pic...

at least for a while....I get too excited over food! The salmon patties were so yummy and I love green beens...cant wait to grow them again in our garden! Lee

art project

Lee here....this was all Annie's idea! It started simply enough....
and then got a little wild!

Off to shower!

6 week challenge

I'm going public! This is my 6 week challenge for myself so I can really focus on what needs to be done.
The Plan: excercise everyday and be active in general like sledding with Annie and walking the dog even tho its cold and I'd rather be inside watching the Food Network.
: eating healthy food in proper portions....focusing on lots of raw veg, any grains will be whole and in a small amount, water and green tea for drinks
: Not eating after dinner. This has been a tough one recently.
: weigh in once a week and when I do eventually reach my goal, I will weigh in everyday to keep things in check

So I hope to lose weight slowly and surely. I am all about fast results but I just dont think that is realistic. The weight I take off needs to stay off. If I can lose 1 or 2 pounds a week consistently, I will be very happy! I will be patient and not expect my jeans to be loose next week lol. Cheers! Lee