Valentines 2011

We had our tradition of valentine socks and candy. This year it was a chocolate rose, BIG hit with the girls. Writing names on the valentines is always so exciting, and intense, very serious work! I am so very grateful for my children, they truly do make my life bright. I can't help but fill with pride when they are the topic of discussion!
I have never been a valentine decor person, but like I said in the last post, I LOVE the ideas that are out there on blogs these days. I found the vase idea at Someday Crafts. Check out the cupcake liner wreath too, very cute! I had a hard time deciding which wreath I was going to do. I am very happy with how this one turned out. You will find the tutorial at Little Birdie Secrets. In case you were interested in making this one, it took one and a half yards of fabric. The tutorial doesn't say how much. Needless to say I had to make a trip back to Joann's. Des told me about the cupcake liner topiary tree, so I can't tell you were to find that tutorial. Anyway that is the how and where on that, hope you all had a lovely Valentines Day!

Homemade Baby Gifts

I have been loving the crafty blogs that are out there! I am by no means a creative person, but I CAN COPY! My good friend is having her third baby, very soon!! It is her second girl, so no baby shower...but I hosted a baby brunch. The pink felt flower ball was the center piece and sent home for a decoration in the girls room. I found it on a blog called oops redone I love how it turned out! I saw the burp cloth at church, and the bib took me a combination of blogs, just google towel bib tutorial.

The kids were learning about the planets and space. We decided to take advantage of our resources and take the kids to the university planetarium in Boulder. It is a toss up between who liked it more, the kids or moms. I did wonder how much more we would have been impressed if the technology had been updated. We watched "Kids in Space," the same program that was used when it was built, back in the 70's, music and all!) Either way Syd learned alot, and had a good time! Thanks Melissa for making it happen!