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.

Merry Christmas

It's A Wonderful Life

Last Friday I saw It's A Wonderful Life on the big screen. It was like seeing it for the first time. The backrounds were so pretty. The interior of the houses were so ornate. The clothes were beautiful. Everyone should have the chance to see it this way.

The actress that played Zuzu was at the theater. She was there signing her cookbook and memory book. It was fun to meet her, very Christmassy.