February 21, 2026

I boiled sap today. I got one of these and a little bit more. I'm still not sure why boiling sap leaves behind this discoloration on my pans, but it clears up after a few uses cooking other things.
 

February 20, 2026

I'm starting to plan out my plants for this year. I keep most seeds in these containers.
 

February 19, 2026

My son's Lego lighthouse, with a lighting kit.
 

February 18, 2026

We gathered sap today. The snow is nearly gone. We're still not getting much sap yet.
 

February 17, 2026

My husband got me some roses for Valentine's day.
 

February 16, 2026

We collected sap today. Some trees had no sap, most had a little, one had a little more than a gallon.
 

February 15, 2026

 

February 14, 2026

We tapped maple trees today. I think we put out 25 taps. It's a good day for it- some were dripping as the taps were put in. The first ones we tapped had maybe a quarter cup by the time we finished about 45 minutes later.

February 13, 2026

We ran to the grocery store this evening and they had lots of bouquets for sale for Valentine's Day. These ones were $19.99.
 

February 12, 2026

 

February 11, 2026

One of our bowls shattered after it was put away in the cabinet. 
 

February 10, 2026

 

February 9, 2026

I had a dental checkup today. The office is in an old house with neat architecture, including old doors and high ceilings.
 

February 8, 2026

We moved the walnut table dad made into the family room.
 

February 7, 2026

My son got a new desk. 

February 6, 2026

I don't notice how big crows are than other birds until they come close.
 

February 5, 2026

 

February 4, 2026

I had my annual check up today. They've got a new gown which is sturdier than the previous paper ones. This one has a belt which doesn't break when you touch it.
 

February 3, 2026

I found this in my dad's stuff. Maybe this summer we can try testing it's accuracy.
 

February 2, 2026

Today I saw birds at the feeder again. I haven't seen them since we got the big snow and it got cold.
 

February 1, 2026

Last week I got this kitchen cabinet cleaned. Hopefully the labels will keep it somewhat organized for longer.