The last few days have been sunny and warm. Our winter (like much of the rest of the country) has been mild. I actually have missed the snow. Not the bitter cold. But the snow. We decided to take the kids to a local park for some fresh air fun. We played mountain climber. Hide and seek in the trees. Had a “snowball fight”. Then we came home and drank hot chocolate. It was a gorgeous day.

Life has been so sweet lately. I am content. Blessed. Wrapped in the warmth of simple quiet moments. And I have so much to say, but the right words are absent. I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend!

Found this on visual.ly. Loved it. Think it’s a pretty amazing reminder.

So for Valentine’s Day I decided join in on a little Valentine’s Day swap being put on by these fabulous ladies.

My partner was Elizabeth from Sew Chatty and I would just like to say that I’ve actually been lucky enough to meet Elizabeth in person and she’s an absolute sweetheart. Besides that she’s got an absolutely adorable blog and shop and her crocheted hats are to die for. So I think you should go meet her…seriously…go meet her

So my littles disappeared with the handmade card, and I decimated the Dove chocolate before that could make it in the picture, but the piece de resistance is this amazing little clutch.

I absolutely LOVE it because there are so many times when I’m out with V & A and I just want my essentials – my keys, my phone, a credit card or a couple of bills. This not only has a place to stash my phone and a credit card, but has a little loop that makes it perfect for attaching to my key ring. I have every thing I need and don’t have to lug around a big ol’ purse. Another reason to check out her shop? She sells them. Seriously. Go check her out now.

If you want to read more from other swappers – you can find us linked up here:

I’m sick. Like with the worst cold I’ve ever had. I’ve been to the doctor twice hoping that this virus has turned into strep throat. Or at the very least I could convince some sweet doctor to give me codeine cough syrup. No luck. They are recommending salt walter gargles and a neti pot (or however you spell that thing). I figure if I’m going to resort to old timey home remedies to get relief – I’m going to resort to the good ones. The ones that involve Jameson. At 10:30 in the morning.

Cute, right? Think I might have to pick up a pair for little A. When I sent this picture to Mr. G his response was “they are green, so what?” So now I can’t decide if I’m the goof for loving them or not. Since I’m only going to get to put him in this stuff for so long…I kind of want to take advantage of it.

Worked on these this last weekend. I have a few more to finish up and get sent out. They’re going to be late. But that’s what happens when you get the worst cold EVER and no one will give you codeine cough syrup (and yes, I’ve been a big baby – I’m sure you’re surprised).

P.S. All these pictures are off my phone. I’m late to the party on this but WOW that phone camera takes some decent pictures – at least for someone who can’t take pictures.