Under a frigid blue sky (but inside)

Twenty degrees this morning, and winter is back. The puddles in our backyard were all frozen over this morning and the deck was covered in a thin layer of ice. As so many of the coldest days are, though, it was sunny with a frigid blue sky. If we hadn't had to get to the store and back we might (only might) have gone out for a short walk. Instead, after planning meals for the week, we shopped for good foods then spent the rest of the day immersed either in books or in art projects. The castle continues to grow daily, and he finished work on his knight's shield just to start work on his knight's helmet. I'm sure there will be jousting soon.