The Best Part of Winter

Well, the best part about cold weather anyway.  Today Becky and I built our first fire in the fireplace for the cold season.  I walked outside to help her with something really quick, and when I came back in, I could smell that distinct wood-burning smell.  I love it.  Even on really cold days, our little fireplace can keep it quite toasty in most of the house.

The other best part of cold weather is a nice, hot bowl of chili.  We’re getting ready to have some of that in a little while, too.  Nothing beats chili to warm you up from the inside out.