These pictures are of an old barn in Manhattan, Il. I took these while Amanda and Brad were picking out their Christmas tree. These old buildings are so appealing to me. I love the simple color contrast of while and gray. They are actually on a public center. It is closed for the winter, but I would like to go back and learn more about the property.

A message

Monday afternoon Kylie told me she left me a message in the back of my notebook. This is what I found.

Never enough time

I do not understand people who say they are bored. This life has so much to offer. Usually at the end of the day I am sad because it has ended too soon. I run out of day before I run out of things I want to do. Today I got a lot done including spending time with my granddaughters and talking to all four of my children. But there was so much more I wanted to do. I wanted to send a note to a friend that is trying something new and encourage her on this journey. I wanted to send another friend a note to let her know I was thinking about her, we haven't seen one another in a long time.

I wanted to work on the dolls I'm making for the girls and the stuffed dogs I'm making for the orphanage. I have a hundred ideas in my head for things to make. I want to listen to more music, read another book, sew a new robe. I want to make a pot of soup. I want to learn french. Life is so full, how can anyone be bored.

Snow Shoes

This morning Husband and I went for a hike. I wore my snow shoes and Husband used his skis. It was the first time I have been able to use my shoes. I got them for Christmas last year but I never went out. The trail was perfect for hiking. It was hard work though. I am used to walking a long distance but with the snow shoes I could only go a fraction of the distance I'm used to. I felt like I was out there for hours and had traveled miles. We were actually out for about an hour. I did enjoy it very much and hope to go our again later this week.