Baby Maddie's Shower

This past weekend I was lucky enough to be a part of my sister's first baby shower. A "part" might not do it justice actually. I was really more like the shower natzi. I think her poor college friends were ready to kill me. I just wanted it to be perfect for my baby sister. I personally think that every child should be celebrated (yes I believe in a baby shower for every baby) and I was determined to make sure that this celebration rocked. And boy did it!



The decorations were spot on, the food was great and the baby momma was gorgeous. There was a huge turnout and baby Maddie got some great presents.

(Rebecca's mother-in-law painted this. WOW!)

Pretty in Pink

I always dreamed I would have a house full of boys. I even argued with the ultrasound ladies when they told me both of my children were girls. This is our life (and laundry) now

and I wouldn't change a thing! Because I've still got this one who has a little bit of tom-boy in her (even with a big pink hair bow)

This week in review....

So....here it is Friday. Another week down, 11 more to go until summer break. I'm officially in teacher mode these days. I am praying for Spring break to quickly arrive and then longing for summer break. I have visions of me and the girls at their grandparents' pool every single day in the warm weather. There is a trip to the beach planned and lots of exciting things happening to us personally. Here lately I'm just loaded with emotion.

My sweet husband is taking me here tomorrow night....

For those of you who don't know, this is Harry Connick, Jr. He was my first Jazz love. Before I discovered Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday and even Michael Buble (some of my other favorites), I started listening to this handsome guy. His voice and this mastery over the keyboard is unmatched. I am so excited. A nice dinner, a little Harry, a night alone with the hubby. That's a perfect night in my book.

And speaking of the hubby....this gift was a huge surprise. For years, we have not really celebrated Valentine's day. We both always say "oh, Valentine's day is silly." But secretly, deep down inside, I'm really like every other woman in the world. I want someone to declare their undying love to me with a frivolous gift and mushy card. So after I told some girlfriends the other night at supper club how I was not expecting anything this year, my perfect, wonderful husband pulled out all the stops and presented me with these concert tickets. I am so excited!

Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction

I want to invite you all to Tipton Christian Academy's first annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction. We are working our fingers to the bone trying to get all the details worked out and I know it is going to be an exciting event! All the classes are performing and we have some great items donated for the auction.

When: Saturday, March 6th
6:30 dinner begins
5:30 doors open for silent auction

Where: Tipton Christian Academy

tickets are $6.50 each and we will have take-out meals available. If you are interested just call or email me and I will get tickets to you!

Seriously?!

Who knew I would have the opportunity to blog about so much snow? This has been crazy. I think we've been to school something like 4 days in all of February. I just love it. I love the snow, I love playing in it---it's just the cold I'm not too fond of. We have definitely gotten the most out of this unusual weather, though. Lots of snow cream, snowman building and sledding. I have washed snow clothes a million times and my wood floors are covered in muddy footprints. Oh, well! It's worth it to watch the girls have so much fun.

I have not been feeling well lately and I was dreading getting out to build the snowman pictured above. But, oh, how it did wonders for my mind and soul. It was great acting like a kid and making the girls so happy. At the end of the adventure, my smile was a big as the snowman's!