Enjoying Winter

There's a saying about Texas.... "We have winter here, last year it was on a Tuesday." :)  That's about right some years! This week, however, it's been very cold and started off with a nice snow on Sunday... snow that's still around in spots! Each time I glance out of the window, it's like getting a little surprise! I forget in my daily tasks that there is still snow on the ground. It's amazing that it's lasted this long, usually it's gone by the next day!

Here is my view Sunday afternoon from the living room window:


We didn't build a snowman this year...not quite as much snow as we had last year. But we did enjoy watching it coming down and I did make some snow ice cream! YUM! :)  I also made some three bean chili and Mexican cornbread to warm our insides on that cozy Sunday afternoon! :)


It was pretty yummy!! and the fresh cilantro really added a nice flavor.

I've also done a bit of this:


I still feel sooo blessed to have this wheel! I remember looking at taking a spinning class or two, just hoping I would know how to make my own yarn! I have been given such a wonderful gift!! I'm hoping to ply my first skein soon! :)

I hope each of you is having a wonderful week so far! Did you get any snow? (of course, those of you farther north may be happy to send us what you got!) :)