Winter? Wuz that?

Mood: Thrilled
Music: My favorites list in iTunes
Weather: Cold, crisp and well, white!

I cannot believe that winter has arrived. I understand it may very well end before the week is up. That will be a tragedy; however, in the mean time, we must enjoy the beauty that we have, right? Funny how that can be applied to so very many things. Well, I couldn't help myself and just went out and took lots of pics and here's a few of the very lovely day (yesterday) that began a nice big smile of childhood giddiness on my face. Where's that cute little Cadence? I need a snow-angel buddy!

This was truly my first biking experience in a winter situation. I must say, it went really well. Going to class was fine, but then, while there for the 3 hours, it must have snowed at least an inch. So, it was a slushy fun cold mess on the way home! Not too cool if you were in a car though. Today was just icy and a little more difficult to ride on, but very manageable. I mean, they salt and put down a TON of gravel mix out on all the bike paths, so, by the end of today, they're all real passable. Here left is a photo of the biking pathway that's just outside our place.

I also promised Mom that I'd post a pic of our fantastic lasagne creation made of a totally delicious and savory and tasty meat sauce (custom made by us/Doug) and a delightfully light creamy spinach layer with a swedish cheese and then mozzarella and Parmesan on top too. Oh yum! I'm just sorry it's already gone! Eat your hearts out!

Hello 2007

Mood: Pretty Good

Well, cheers to the new year of 2007 to everybody. I hope that January is starting off well for all of you. Mine is gonna fly, I just know it. With full days of Swedish, studying said Swedish, and then wedding planning of all sorts for a great and fun party in Chicago suburbs in August, I just know that 2007 will be a fun a super busy year, gone in an "ögonblick." (That means an eye blink.)

I also look forward to keeping y'all posted a little more frequently, whether it's the "un" winter weather, the wedding planning/meltdowns, or the Swedish progress reports. I want to send a big thanks to everybody back at home. I had such a wonderful time driving in Jay's VW Deisel Golf to meet up with so many bunches of folks, happenings, and tea parties! Those were so much fun. Ted's New Year's Eve Eve party was super fun as well... I loved the jam session. I'm wondering about coordinating those boys, instruments and Otto in the mix to have a little fun at our wedding shin dig. Teddy, what'd'ya think?

Anywho, I've just begun the craft of making my own paper. I must admit to a wonderful first try. I started with a load of newspaper and I think I made a very successful 4 sheets of paper, varying in thickness of course, but marvelous light grey with specks in there. Oh, I'm unbelievably excited to keep that up for my crafting efforts.