Books, Writing, & The Cozy Life
Last week I was so happy to share that the snow had pulled back from the house just enough to reveal a few tulip tips. This week, we're under a fresh blanket of snow and have braved some very cold temperatures. But that quick thaw in February gave me so much hope for spring, despite... Continue Reading →
The last Friday in February! How can that be? Matthew has been on vacation this week and it's been enjoyable (and helpful!) to have him home in the evenings. Overall, this has been a challenging week. Just as our colds were clearing up, the stomach bug hit us. Last Thursday, Colton came home with it.... Continue Reading →
Today is my 38th birthday! Matthew had arranged for his sister to watch the kids around lunchtime so that we could go out to eat together for the first time since March 2019 - a full year before the pandemic even began. Yesterday we decided it wise that we cancel because we are both battling... Continue Reading →
Welcome to February! I know that February is hard for a lot of people, but it's my birth month and has always been one of my favorites. Of course -- Februarys in New Hampshire are different than the ones I grew up with in Texas. But this is the month when I really start to... Continue Reading →
Wow - here we go! 2022 is already in a hurry and January is nearly behind us. I want to thank you all for your kind words and support with my word this year. The word Surrender has a negative connotation for me, so I'm looking forward to the challenge of flipping its meaning as... Continue Reading →
It's time to talk about my One Little Word for 2022. Picking this year's word has been a journey. I had my 2021 word picked out well in advance and was so excited to get started. My 2022 word has been much more elusive and has changed a few times, including just a week or... Continue Reading →
Goodness gracious. Happy New Year's Eve! How did 2021 even happen??! What a year - in so many ways. And although the year has flown by, December seems like it has lasted forever thanks to illnesses and shifts in everyone's daily rhythms. I suppose it's nice that the holiday season feels much longer than usual,... Continue Reading →
Not only has Saturday snuck up on me again -- but so has Christmas! As I type this, I have breakfast casseroles in the oven and we're waiting for two guests to arrive to open gifts. We're expecting ice and snow today, so we will try to stay cozy inside with good food and movies.... Continue Reading →
There were messes. But would you expect any less? Luckily I managed to get the kids to go through their rooms a couple of weeks ago and clear out some space for Santa's special deliveries this year. So that's something. But we have to get on wrapping and menu planning, which we always leave to... Continue Reading →
Thursday morning brought a little taste of winter. We unexpectedly woke up to a light blanket of snow! And this morning is chilly and windy - I think it's safe to say that winter has arrived in New Hampshire. I've stolen a few quiet moments this morning to catch up with blogs and to write... Continue Reading →
The Cozy Burrow 