Patched

Almost every pair of hand-me-down pants have holes in the knees. It is so close to summer so I thought I would just patch the knees and hope for the best:


I bought basic patches and sewed a zig zag stitch around the edges. Pants are so hard to work with since you have to keep the front and back separate:


They didn't come out looking too great so I think I will save them for non-preschool days so as not to embarrass him in front of his peers (clothed head to toe in designer frocks). Too bad I didn't see this picture as inspiration:


I moved a chair out of our bedroom and made a mini sewing station. Once this post is done, I am going to peruse the web for baby girl clothing ideas. Probably a bag of worms I shouldn't open.

Calistoga

We drove, we gathered, we conquered the hot pools at Calistoga. We stayed at the Carlin Cottages and had a blast celebrating Ellen's good friend's anniversary:


Here is my photo album.

Trade

We traded city for wine country.  Extra family will be showing up.  Hot pools of water for adults and kids.  Recipe for relaxation.  Good life.

Afterwards

I had a really fun Valentine's Day yesterday. It was low-key and just how I would have wanted it. The magic kids bring to the table (literally) is so much fun. I loved how much Blake enjoyed opening his Valentine's cards from his schoolmates.

My sister bought the kids these shirts. They say "Dr. Love" and have a red sucker in the pocket:


The evening started with a heart-shaped pizza from Pizza-My-Heart. Got to love those guys (and free delivery):


Valentine's were opened. My Nana sent Blake this card and boy did we get a bunch of laughs out of that one:


Reade holding up his card:


My baby bump being ever so pleased about the box of chocolates delivered by my husband:

Valentine's

Happy Valentine's Day. May your day be filled with bits of celebration and chocolates.

Blake's Valentines came without envelopes so I had to create our own. Blake came home with quite the booty from preschool (some people added candy against the rules, but we didn't complain):

Productive

Another blogger who does fabulous things in the same 24 hours a day I have to try and get all the laundry done in (forsaking the cleanliness of my kids).

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest:

She cooks...


She parties...


And sews wonderful clothing...


Business woman turned housewife = massive productivity. Go girl.

Party

Our friend's daughter turns three in eight days so we were lucky invitees to her third birthday part. The theme was mermaid pajama party. Breakfast was served for dinner and there was no shortage of yummy food to eat. Here is the birthday spread:


Psycho Donuts were also on the menu:


Wild flavors:


I put makeup on and tried to pull myself together, but I still look tired and worn out. The kids in their pajamas. My thrift store mission was to find Little Mermaid jammies for the boys. I found two sets in somewhat fitting ages:


Even the adults were getting wild. I believe the words out of her mouth were, "If you post this on Facebook I am going to unfriend you immediately." Am I safe with my blog?:


Dancing their hearts away on the Wii:


Happy friends before the cake cutting:


Happy Birthday!