Thank you Pinterest....

Yes, Pinterest is a time suck. Yes, Pinterest has lots of ideas that if I even try to think about making, I fail immediately.  Yes, Pinterest is the land of dreams when I see all of the creative ways to organize a house.  But, Pinterest has been successful for me in two areas...1. New meal and dessert recipes (must of which have been successful), and 2. Great craft ideas for gifts.  With my time at home this winter I was able to make some cute things for Tabitha's class.

A snowman jar for her teachers at Christmas. Those old baby food jars came in handy.

Fun straws for Valentine gifts.

And finally, a special frame for daddy for Valentines Day.

Here's to many more creative ideas!

I go back to work full time in one week.  While I've been easing into work mode the past few weeks, I'm certainly going to miss cuddling with this cutie on the cold afternoons.  There's something about this smile that warms my heart!

Last Thursday started out beautifully.  It was warm, like 35 degrees, and the while the sun wasn't out, it still seemed okay.  However, we all knew what was coming....the weather people had been talking about it for days.  It first was to rain, and then the snow would come.  The weather people got it right this time, and the roads are still a mess because of it over a week later.

There is a bright side to this gloomy story.  It was finally warm enough to go outside and play.  That hasn't happened much this winter.  So, while Jake and I couldn't go out and play, I sent Tabitha out to play on the deck where I could watch her.  She had so much fun and it was fun to watch her playing and making things!

And she ended the time with a little "warm" chocolate to warm back up again!

When momma's at work, dad's in charge!

This came in the mail to us yesterday...20 day vacations, around the world via private jet, 4-star hotels, and private National Geographic tour guides.  A dream vacation for sure. The cheapest trip is $62,000 per person.

Someone out there thinks we are rich.  Would anyone like to contribute to our dream vacation fund and be willing to watch two of the cutest kids you've ever seen 😉

"Frozen"

Tabitha went to her first movie a few weeks ago.  It was a mommy-daughter date to see "Frozen".  It was a blast!

Last week we decided to look for the music online.  Like Disney movies of years past, this one has the fantastic music to go along with it.  Seeing Tabs enthusiasm for the music we splurged for the CD so we could listen to it anytime.  She's since fallen in love with it.  (Even Jake has gotten into it...cooing as we belted out the songs).

At the movie theater.

Listening and singing to the music.

I love tummy time...that is until I get bored.  When I do I just roll myself to my back!