
I decided we needed to have a little fun at the lake instead of just working...although the work is fun to us, too. The day was gorgeous and not too cold, the ice thick and the snow soft--perfect for cross country skiing across the lake, so we took about an hour trip.

By the time we got back, dusk was beginning to fall. We're almost back home. There's the house nestled in the snow. I like how the house sort of blends in with the trees. It's not a perfect camouflage, especially with the deck, but I like it. Even though it is sided, it fits into the natural setting. It looks pretty welcoming, doesn't it? Too bad we don't have heating yet! That should happen in the spring/summer this year, so we'll be set for next winter! (Well, I've tried to get this to separate into paragraphs to match the pictures, but it isn't working...maybe the next one will work better...I'm still learning!)