February Happenings

Ella is to the age where she really enjoys being around others, but she also likes to spend more time in her room as well. One afternoon I caught her relaxing, playing games on the iPad after school. She requested a few new apps so we used the iTunes gift card she got for Christmas (thanks Uncle Brett!) to purchase several new educational apps, which kept her happy and occupied long enough that mommy could finish some chores around the house.

I recently ordered Ella some spring/summer clothes because 1) she's growing so rapidly, she barely fits into anything anymore and 2) Gap/Old navy had a huge sale that I had to take advantage of. These glasses came in the box of new things and I don't think she's taken them of since. Her future's so bright, she's gotta wear (rose colored) shades. 

I have been trying to make one or two new recipes for dinner each week because I get so tired of eating the same thing week after week. Pinterest has been a huge help in discovering new recipes. I found one a couple weeks ago for Italian Wedding Soup (which is my absolute favorite) so I made it from scratch and it turned out amazingly delicious! The whole family enjoyed it. I think it will become a winter staple. 

Today is February 24th and amazingly the Narcissus Daffodils are already blooming! The crocus are blooming as well and the hydrangea and lilac bushes already have buds on them. Everything is up about a month early, which I don't mind as I much prefer warm spring weather over cold, snowy winters. 

My dear friend, Catie, recently sent me this little treasure. It's a necklace with the kids' names, a small cross, and a pearl. I absolutely love it and wear it all the time. Thank you so much, Catie! You are such a thoughtful friend!!

The kids and I planted our own little indoor terrarium a few weeks back. One of the succulents is doing quite well and the other two, not so much. I think it will be worth it to buy a small fern and some moss to place in there instead. 

Every once in awhile I like to take a photo of myself to add to our blog so our children (as they age) can see what mommy looked like when they were young. This is one of me one afternoon on my way into work. 

In just a few days (February 28) we celebrate World Rare Disease Day. I purchased this tee in honor of Nicholas, from the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation and will proudly wear it on the last day of this month to show my love for our boy and the estimates 350 million others in the world who suffer from rare and genetic diseases.