Valentine's

Andrew and I had a very special Valentine's Day together. We had a nice dinner and dessert and watched a movie together.

Our Snowman

We had fun building a snowman the other day. It was the first time that the snow was just right since we've been home.

Winter Activities

I know it has been a long time since I have posted even though we have been home for quite awhile now,but it is hard to have enough time while at the library. We have been using up our internet time reseaching gardening, raising livestock, fruit trees and farming ideas. We have also been reading tons of books that we have checked out. It has been keeping us busy!
Besides all our studying we have been enjoying having a few people over for dinner, playing games, enjoying the lovely snow, and having fun with our new cat.

Snow on the branches

Our new cat. He still doesn't have a name.

One night the power went out and we enjoyed playing cribbage by candle and lamplight.

Newlywed Retreat

On our way home from California we attended a weekend newlywed retreat. It was a lot of fun. There was good speaking, fun activities, delicious food, and great fellowship. Our good friends Daniel and Jenny were also there, so it was fun to visit with them. It was a small event with only seven couples total.

Andrew and I with Daniel and Jenny

In front of our cabin.

Group picture

California Visit

It has been fun to see my family and spend time with them during our visit. Here are a few pictures from the last few weeks.


New Year's Eve party


Sunset taken while on a walk on New Year's Day


The New Year's Walk


We went to visit Grandma and Grandpa one day.


Playing games


Holding baby goats

Family Day

We are down in California visiting my family now. The day before we left to come down here we got together with the Engells and Jon and Aimee were up visiting. It was a fun family get together.
Playing Taboo
Discussions
Two Couples
Dutch Blitz
Justus

Winter

Here are some photos of winter around our place.

A sunset on the way home from town
View from our front door
Lots of snow
Time to shovel the driveway

Thanksgiving

Andrew and I spent Thanksgiving day over at his family's, along with other friends. We had an enjoyable day. Here are a few pictures.

New Teakettle

It is fun to have a teakettle now. I love hearing water for

tea and hearing it merrily whistle.

A job

One day I was able to go with Andrew to do a pressure washing job. It was nice to be able to go with him instead of staying home by myself.