Stooping to New Lows...??

So, as mentioned in an earlier post I had one day decided to humour Jeremiah and play age of empires 3 with him. However, I now I have come to realize that it is now often me asking him to play with me. Does this then mean that I am a true lover of Age? I am kind of afraid so. On one hand I feel somewhat embarrassed about this new love and way to spend some free time, but on the other hand, I wonder in reality is it any different than say watching tv, being on the internet, or other unproductive things like that. I am not so sure. Anyway that is where I am at. Thankfully I learned that 5 out of 5 of my Sorenson cousins in one family all play age, and are on way higher levels then me, meaning they too devote their time at one point or another to the game.

Winter is Officially Here I'm Afraid

Well today it looks like this outside our window:




I can hear wind blowing deck furniture around like crazy above us and we now have to use our space heater. Yes, I think winter is creeping its way on in. I can't say I am a big fan of winter, or the cold. In fact I really get quite frustrated by it. However, I guess there is really no use trying to stop it. I tend to try to wear my sandals as long as possible as if for some reason it'll put a moratorium on the inevitable season ahead, however I think I may consider retiring them for now. Yes instead of resisting, I decided it it best to think about the things I am thankful for about the upcoming season, especially since it is thanksgiving this weekend.

One thing about fall/winter that I love is the spirit of thanksgiving, halloween and especially the advent/christmas season. There is something magical and awe inspiring about the change of colours in nature. I like the eerieness of an outside storm, while being cozy inside with my wonderful husband and a london fog by my side. I like wearing duffle coats, (especially when they were only 50$) and mongolian scarves (thanks Kara). I love being surrounded by family and friends and stuffing myself with turkey and all the fixings. (I will miss your skilled carved Turkey this year Nate). I like digging out the halloween box and decorating. I like making festive cards and crafts. I like a reason to update my chalkboard. I like when Christmas music starts to play in the stores. I like pumpkin pie and carving pumpkins and attempting to make pumpkin seeds that never seem to turn out right, but it is fun anyway.

Now, there are many things I dislike about the upcoming cold season, but I will leave them be. In reality all these things just wouldn't be the same if it was summer all year round.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Try to find the good in the weather as I will try to do as well. Enjoy family and friends, good food and fellowship.