In a Nutshell...

The kids had a theatrical performance on the 31st....Maggie and the second grade did a program called "Under the Sea" that was super cute, complete with sailor hats and kazoos! Then Alex and the fourth graders put on a musical play called "Heroes All," and Alex had a small part as Albert Einstein! (Sorry about the poor quality of the pics, but all I had with me was a point-and-shoot camera and we were about 7 rows from the very back of the auditorium. On a related note, the zoom on my Flip video leaves much to be desired.)


My CT scan last Friday went very well, thanks for asking! (I told you I'd have the technician take my picture....she even gave me a print-out of the scan, since I told her I was a scrapbooker, she thought it would be something I could use in my album!) Turns out I have a nasal spur, and I get to find out whatever the heck that means on the 21st.

On Tuesday, I took Alex, Maggie and Jack to see "Monsters vs. Aliens".....it was totally hilarious! We saw the 2-D version, because I wasn't driving 30 minutes away and paying extra for the 3-D glasses when we could see the thing in our own town, just down the road. I used the money we saved to splurge on popcorn and soda.

Yesterday, we had an actual sunny day...no snow, no rain, and the temps were in the high 50s. We just had to go to the park! It was a good day. The little boys slept like rocks as soon as we got home.




And my new Wednesday night tradition....$2 margaritas at Hacienda with the girls! Last night they had orange flavor....oh my YUM! Harvey went along to make sure I didn't overdo it.

I've been working on a new doll, too! She should be done soon, then I'll post pics...I really love how she's turning out! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! :)

Broccoli Schmoccoli

Mmmm...doesn't my lunch look GOOOOD?? Seventeen pounds of raw broccoli with a turkey braut on the side and a smidge of ranch dressing. This is NOT a diet where I feel starved, THAT's for sure! *burp*

Today is rainy and kinda cold, but yesterday was so nice we just about fell all over each other trying to get outside in the sun! No jackets, fresh air, warm sunshine.....ah, it was wonderful! There was much running...

some grass wrestling...

and a little cloud gazing.

Just one fine afternoon of being out of the house. I can almost believe that Spring is on its way! Less than 2 weeks away now. I better get some tanning time in before shorts weather officially arrives....I'd hate to accidentally blind some poor unfortunate soul when the sunlight reflects off my pale legs! lol

Yesterday evening, Katie and I had a Girls' Night Out! We went to Pottery Schmottery in Elkhart and did some ceremics painting! I had never been there before, but I'm sure I'll go again...it was a great time, for reals. I found the cutest little garden gnome, and Katie chose a square plate and bud vase to match. Look at how happy we are!

This is what artistic bliss looks like...

Katie in the zoooone...

Look at how elegant Katie's vase and plate turned out! She used an awesome technique involving lace and a whole lotta toothpick tweaking....I can't wait to see what they look like after they're fired!

And my finished gnome....his name is Harvey and he really enjoyed hiding among the paint bottles. (He likes me, so I was able to coax him out for this picture.) I think he'll find plenty of places to hide at our house!

After the schmottery, we went to a nearby Mexican restaurant where I promptly put my diet on hold for the wonderful chips and salsa! (And a strawberry daquari, just a small mug. Heehee!)

Then I came home and finished this!

What a wonderful Friday! Today I'm working on Maggie's quilt...I REALLY want to get that done for her! Next project will be another folk art doll since Deidre Clementine was SOLD this week!!! Thanks SO much, Staci, the fact that she's going to YOU just fills my heart and gives me the warm fuzzies! She'll be on her way to you Monday, and she's so excited to meet you. :)

Hope you all have a great weekend!