So we are officially in the swing of things here for winter semester. I guess I should say we're finally in the swing of things since January is almost gone. I love having a schedule and so does Henry. So here are some thoughts I need to unleash from my brain. I can notice when I haven't been blogging aka journaling enough because I become overwhelmed by these tiny little thoughts that just need somewhere to go. And here we go:
-Does anyone else feel bummed when regular scheduled tv shows are interrupted for whatever reason? It was a little sad to peruse hulu and find no new shows for the week. Sad.
-We were at Barnes and Noble the other day and I started flipping through this book and I am obsessed. If you need clever but aesthetically pleasing ideas for kids crafts and projects, this is the book for you. So awesome. Mid century design meets kid friendly things. Plus you get to learn about notable artists and architects from history. I think I might be buying this soon.
-I never told you guys my new year's resolutions. Partly because I don't want to blatantly fail out here on the internet and partly because I am lazy. So far I have made valiant efforts at being healthier (22 points a day!) and working out (wii fit rocks!) and eating dinner at the table instead of on the couch watching tv. I'm also reading more and Henry and I attend story time at the library as a new outlet for learning and social interaction. Its been great. So we'll see how far I continue but if you happen to see me in a few months time and don't look any fitter, please don't say anything.
-I have been developing lots of new designs for my shop. I am really excited about this as I love doing new things. I have been playing with lots of different textiles and some things that are a little more abstract. So check it out. This is one of my new faves, the Penelope Pillow Cover. Why Penelope? because burnt edged ruffled abstract design pillow cover just seemed like too much of a title. Don't you think? And no I didn't mean for the picture to be so HUGE!
-It is warm here. Like really pleasant. Yesterday I sat outside reading on our deck with an iced beverage. The sun was shining and I was wearing jeans and a t-shirt. I also experienced that momentary blindness you get from being outside in the sun and then coming inside where it feels like a cave. Today I am going for a walk. Hooray for lovely weather and being outside in it. -Steve officially received his Master's Thesis in the mail and his diploma. So proud of my especially studious husband!
-Henry finally got his first tooth! 13 months. He is doing pretty well with it. Sleeps through the night and everything. Do we have the dream child or what? He also officially weighs 20 lbs now so he can front face in his brand new big boy car seat. On the way to church today he was loving it-well to be honest he looked a little dubious but he'll learn to love it. He looks like such a grown up little man in it, its startling. Where is my baby boy? Well, I''ll tell you where he is. He is in his crib with his leg stuck between the rails wailing. A baby still with nap time ruined. That's Sunday for you.
Okay that's it for now. I feel a lot better. More to come this week, including some recent thrift store finds and the prettiest gold $300 shoes. Interest piqued?
Henry turned one on December 18th. We started the day with lots of fun balloons in his pack n play. I love how tired he was and had no clue what was going on. Balloons of course lead to static hair. 
Then we went to spend the afternoon at Steve's sister Emily's house. All the family currently living in Arizona was able to come see their new baby and celebrate with us. We kept the festivities to a minimum, simple chocolate cup cakes and a few gifts to open.
Fascinated by the flame!
Lots of family
