It's been a quick, cold winter so far at our house. Christmas break went by in the blink of an eye. Mayra is still enjoying her violin lessons even though she would rather not practice most nights. She has told me she misses her old school, and wanted me to scan and email a copy of her collage bunny to the art teacher at last year's school, so that Miss Diane could see that she still does collages. It really makes me sad to have such a bright daughter dislike school as much as she does. Some mornings (like today) she doesn't even want to get out of the car. Maybe next year will be better.

It's already time to start planning for summer camp. So far, there is a farmers helpers camp nearby that sounds good, and it would be great to find a riding camp. Not sure what else we will get into. Would like for her to do a cooking camp, but we shall see.