Hang in there with the cold. Is it possible to insulate the walls, or is this a proper log cabin where that would be too much of a pain to manage?

Just be careful with chopping wood: it's easy to get a hand of, but make sure you keep your feet clear when you're giving it a good swing. My steel toes probably saved me from a cut or 2 (or at least more visibly damaged shoes) when I first started learning because I wasn't standing in the smartest way.