Whole Bunch of Nothings

This week whizzed by, especially since we arrived home Monday night.  I did manage, however, to sew a bit.

I turned two burlap bags into holiday runners for my entry and kitchen tables, because I can't find St. Patrick's Day table toppers anywhere. (I also made three hooded towels and embroidered AHA shirts).

Austin was out of town in San Fransico so I had quite a few bed fellows (though they took turns in my bed.)

I made up this game for Ed -- he used medicine cups to fill each of the egg holes, then decorated them with rocks and sticks.  It was a great game.

 Here we are after church.  Eddie slept in the corner of the primary room the last two hours.

My children who fasted "oohed and aahhed" about the delcious crockpot feast I prepared for lunch.

Right now Meg and Maisie are making cup cakes together -- Meg is picking out Maisie's accidental egg shells.  We are counting down the hours until Austin gets home.

San Diego

Austin planned the most perfect vacation for President's Day Weekend -- we went to San Diego.
Thursday morning we spent in the car and stopping at scary gas stations.  Luckily the entire afternoon at the beach made up for it.

 Friday -- Valentine's Day -- we ate delicious pancakes and opened a few little gifts.  The rest of the morning was spent at the zoo, followed by an afternoon at the beach.  Evening found Austin and I walking hand-in-hand along the beach, sipping hot chocolate and reveling in the hour together.

Saturday we were off to another state park -- Cabrillo.  An afternoon of tide pools and soft sand finished it all up.

Sunday we attended church and headed to the Mormon Battalion Visitor's Center.

Monday we visited Midway -- an aircraft carrier filled with exploration.  Home again that same evening, wondering how I always manage to bring home to same amount of food as I took.

Everyday was a beach day.  Every night was ice cream and the Olympics.  What a wonderful vaction.  5:30 cam around early this morning, consequently, I'm ready to do it again this weekend.

February Favorites

My blog has become a place to record things I just don't want to forget.

 Eddie holds his pencil correctly (this might be a repeat, oh, well.)

 Last weekend we went to visit Grandma and Grandpa B. in their new Southwestern home.  It was delightful

 Our weather dripped way down into the love 50's.  Hot chocolate was a must.

 Eddie uses his little toes to grip the top of the cabinet while he washes dishes -- he'll be a rock climber soon enough.

Andy made a penguin center piece, a chocolate bundt snake, and brought a pot of soup to his Blue and Gold Banquet.  

He led the flag ceremony.

 Maddie climbs in our bed on weekends and plays Sugar Crush with Austin.

I iron five people out the door every day.  Yet, I wear sweats all day.