Happy Holidays!

We've been hanging at home the past few weeks, decorating for the holidays, reflecting on the past year and planning for 2011. We've also been trying to stay warm with the unseasonably cold weather we've been having.

We've been really enjoying our new energy efficient woodstove. It makes the house so cozy and we feel good about not spewing massive amounts carbon-based pollutants into the neighborhood!

The view looking into the woodstove. It is mesmerizing to watch the flames curl back around to reburn the smoke.

Anna had carpal tunnel surgery on her right wrist/hand and has adjusted fairly well to left-handed life (as evidenced by the publishing of the blog with no outside help!). The biggest challenge so far has been finding warm enough clothing that will fit over the massive compression bandage. After wearing Bob's very large shirts for a day, we finally cut the sleeve of one of Anna's shirts.


The big bandage comes off Dec. 22, and then the hand exercises will begin!