December and January were very cold but February had milder days. The daffodils showed themselves, though late. We cut down ten trees and John split firewood. Yvonne has become an expert knitter and is doing lots of socks. February sunrises were especially beautiful, if chilly. We moved the historic outhouse away from the house and use it to keep the raccoons out of the trash. We're looking forward to lengthening days and warming sun.