Sledding!

Sometimes all I can do it sit back, look at my life, and thank God for each and every little thing. Each breath, each meal, every person I pass on the street, everything. I have been so blessed and love to remember the great creator and God who has blessed my life is so many ways. These past couple days have been filled with laughter, singing, joy, and spontaneous adventures, each better than the last. Once again God is pouring out His blessings here in France. Here's a little update about life lately:

Yesterday we had a red light day. That means that our electric company lets us pay triple the price on everything on these days and tons less than everyone else on every other day. Thus to beat the system we of course use no electricity...or very little these days. So we had a candle light dinner and cooked without lights and the whole deal. Not to mention the chalet decided to have its heaters die yesterday. It was so much fun, although I'm sure I won't find it fun after 30 days of it. They are really random and come without warning, but they could last potentially for a whole week at a time! ahhh.

Today I had no work. I have the weekend off. Nice. I got up about 2 thanks to Mike who was pounding on my bedroom door telling me to come sledding with the group. So up I hopped and went along. We all raided the costume closet for clothing and boots and then found some floor paper to use instead of sleds. We drove up into the mountains to Les Adrets gaining snow as we gained altitude. Weird. Then we all got out and hiked a bunch till we got to a huge hill where we proceeded to sled for hours. My most dangerous sledding experience ever, but my most entertaining also. I think I might have gotten a slight concusion from my first slide as we went over a bump and I landed on my head and then rolled all the way down les adrets haha. So much fun! After sledding we had a snow fight, made snow angles, and went for a most beautiful walk through the snow covered woods. We took some great pictures that I will post as soon as I get my camera back from the students. Came back for hot chocolate and a late dinner. Then game night and some family guy right now. It's really cozy and we're all wrapped in blankets stuffed together on the couch. Strange to think the family will be broken up in a month! AHH that is the worst thought ever. I can't believe these days are going to end and DEFI is going to actually leave. It seems like they have been here forever. Tomorrow we have a presentation at church and then the day off! I have no idea what type of adventure is in store. This next will be super busy for Kristin and I. We're taking the class with the students as it's en anglais. Then in the afternoons and evenings we're working a full day. Gosh it's gonna be insane. I hope you're all enjoying ur time back home and breaks. Have some turkey and pie for us!

Had us another night of dancing. Here's a video of Mike and I learning a Scottish dance. So much fun!