Winter Wonderland and Happy New Year

A cold weekend in Wisconsin is made for staying indoors but we could not resist a hike through the forest and frozen wetland around our cabin. Winter is the only time of year that we can hike across the entire property, since it is wet and deep along the creek. In December we were able to hike across the frozen creek and beaver pond. This year's beaver den is the largest we have ever seen, and so is the pond.

Holidays came early this year, with Hanukkah beginning the first week of December. The challah turned out perfectly, and so did the quick breads that were shipped to our friends and family.

December's cold and snow also inspired the knitting of warm hat, mittens and gloves for a gift recipient on our list.

And our Haley, our happy and lucky cat, enjoys all the warmth and comfort of home year-round, and especially on winter's coldest days.