Nationwide Addiction

I just finished exercising, which was not on my list of things I wanted to do this afternoon. Exercise is probably up on the list of most disliked chores for just about everyone. As I finished my workout I began to ponder why this is so. I mean think about it, regular exercise is one of the healthiest things we can do. Afterwards we feel better, and it largely reduces the chance of getting many health problems, such as alzheimers disease. Logically it seems that we should love to workout.
I once heard somewhere that Americans today are addicted to comfort. A nationwide addiction. How very true that is. I know I am a comfort addict.
Exercise causes us to sweat and become winded. Both cause discomfort, which is why most of us do not enjoy it. This comfort addiction does not apply only to exercise, that was just an example, there are many other areas. This was just a thought I had and decided to share.

Snow!!!

This weekend we were happily snowed in. Even though there was some sleet mixed in with the snow our power stayed on. Electricity makes a big difference in my enjoyment of the snow. Our driveway was covered with a sheet of ice, and Laura and I went sledding down it.

Favorite Puzzle

Mom, Laura, and I enjoy working puzzles. We finished this one about a week ago, and it is definitely one of our favorites. It is a puzzle of all the states' birds and flowers. We had to work it on the table because it was too big for our puzzle board.

A Frankenberger Visit

Jaclyn and Daniel surprised us last week by stopping by for a short visit. Caleb and Jack were visiting Daniel's parents, so they weren't with them. We did get to see Sam though. He is so cute. He enjoyed playing with the toys my grandma keeps at her house, and when it was time to go he didn't want to leave. That made my grandma feel very special.

Almost Christmas!!!!

This ornament hung on my mom's tree when she was a little girl, and we still hang it on our tree. I love how the light shines through it.

Our Hike

The hike to the top of Crowders Mountain was very foggy, but once we reached the top the fog cleared. My dad says that this view looks like it should be in a movie.

Mysterious Berries

I saw these berries the other day while I was taking a walk. They were growing on a bush by the lake at the park. I have never seen any like them before, and I'm not sure what they are. Whatever they are, they are very pretty.