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The Bunch Start the New Year

What a roller coaster of weather we have had! For a couple of days we will have highs in the 80's and then followed by a couple of days where it is 6 with wind chills below zero. Then back to the 80's, which is quickly followed by snow. My allergies are going crazy! We have started back to school, though if I am honest no one really wants to do it, including myself! The kids just started their gymnastics class and we are trying to get back to our pre-move schedule. It has been harder than I thought. I can't decide if time stands still in the country or moves at the speed of light. It is really weird. I know that doing things pretty much revolves around when the sun is up and everyone has their own special way of telling time. It isn't 2:00pm, it is "sometime this afternoon". Also, "down the road a piece" can mean anywhere from 10-30 miles. It is strange to get use to, but I love our house and how quiet everything is.  T starts flag football in a couple of weeks and he is really looking forward to that. A just refinished her first wood piece; a small dresser. She worked really hard and it looks great. L is excited to be back in gymnastics. D is adjusting to his increase in commute time from 15 minutes to 45 and I am forever battling the large amounts of mud that seem to work their way in from outside CONSTANTLY! I pray everyone had a safe New Year's and is doing well.
The clouds always look fake to me.

First snow fall at the new house.

The wind was about 40mph and sooooo cold!

A's final product!

It took her about a week to sand, stain, and seal it. She worked hard.

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