We are slowly getting back into a routine around here.  John and I were up early and took our first walk in over a week.  It was a beautiful morning even though it was 28 degrees when we left the house.  We just bundled up a bit with winter hats and gloves.

After breakfast, Matt called and asked John to come up to his place to give him a hand with one of his projects.  Matt is clearing and leveling a section behind the house where he wants to pour concrete for a basketball court for the kids.  He had the use of a neighbor's tractor this morning and wanted John to help guide him as he moved the dirt.

The dirt moving took most of the morning, so John stayed for lunch and then he and Matt went to the lumber yard to pick up some re-rod to use in making new sides for our hauling trailer.  Matt did the welding and now the trailer has nice strong sides.

I spent the morning catching up on the laundry--it had piled up quite a bit due to traveling--and stripping some wallpaper from the bathroom walls.  We are planning to redo it this summer so I thought I would get a head start on the job.  I also got the last of the crates unpacked, but still have much to put away.  Watched American Idol tonight, couldn't believe the results.  All my favorites were in the bottom three.