I have never really decorated for Valentines Day. It's just not a holiday I get too excited about. (Maybe it's from having worked in a flower shop 15 hours straight on Valentines Day in the past.) :) I decided to get a couple Valentine decorations this year, to make it fun for Patriot and Samantha. I thought this simple love and heart were perfect. I bought them at the store I work at, Simple Country Treasures. You can also see my new plate rack in this picture. I love it!
We had a great Christmas! This was the first year both my kids were willing to sit by the tree and take a nice picture with full cooperation. Yay!
Oh the joys of Christmas!
Now, I will admit I was as excited as Samantha at what Santa left her.............
The Colonial American Girl Felicity!!!!
When I was a teen, I would get American Girl catalogs in the mail. I loved looking at them, and hoped I would have a little girl to buy them for one day. I'm so glad Samantha likes them as much as I do! We are hoping to make a trip to The American Girl Place in Chicago next year.
I am in love with Felicity's bed. I am going to ask Santa to bring one in my size for Christmas next year.
Right after the New Year, Samantha had her first dance recital. She was very excited and did such a good job. All the girls were so cute to watch.
Right after the New Year, Samantha had her first dance recital. She was very excited and did such a good job. All the girls were so cute to watch.
Very Proud!!
It took me a while to get all my Christmas put away. It's funny how you can go from being in such a Christmas mood, to instantly wanting it all put away, simple and clean, as soon as Christmas is over. I have also been in a mood for change, so I have been moving things around.
I decided to bring my shorebirds back out. I like them on my corner cupboard for now.
I am also reworking my peg rack shelf. I feel like taking a break from prairie dresses and bonnets. I found this basket at Simple Country Treasures to put in place of my dress for now.
We have had quite a bit of snow this winter. I am starting to feel spring fever coming on. I am ready to see green, flowers, and more sunshine. I am thinking about bringing my spring decor out next weekend. I am also slowly working on my bathroom makeover, and a surprise big girl makeover for Samantha's room.
Now I'm off to catch up on my Olympics. I will be back next week, with some hints of spring pics!When do you usually put your spring out?
