Weekend Plans

I don't know about you, but I feel as if these weeks are flying faster and faster. It was Super Bowl Sunday, and then it was Wednesday. And now...Friday! I am glad I have this little space here that enables me to slow down and reflect on these fleeting days.

I wish I had some super exciting weekend plans to share with you. But. I don't. This weekend we have no plans. Which for me means a quiet, lazy relaxing, cozy weekend filled with books and coffee and naps and movies and games. And Mass followed by dinner out. : )

Before I share some photos of the past week, I want to share a favorite photo of my dear father, who left us on this day three years ago. I miss him more today than yesterday, and less than I will tomorrow, I'm sure. Death is hard. Faith makes it bearable.

Miss you, Dad.

Every single day.

Now a quick look back at the past week here in our cozy home...

I bought myself a little gift...

Life Is Good makes super cute mugs. : )

Aunt Marian came for Super Bowl!

We are all soooo happy when she comes.

Miss you, Mar!

Super Bowl was fun...

We decorated...

Made snacks...

And sweets...

Because that's what Super Bowl is all about, right?

Not pictured are the delicious Baked Party Sandwiches, 

Yummy Cheese Broccoli Soup, and amazing Ho Ho Cake.

Because I wasn't quite fast enough with the camera. : )

I did get a pic of our special Super Bowl candle though.

Priorities.

Monday, I ate fruit.

I absolutely love teaching my children.

I love the precious First Grade Math...

And I am actually enjoying the Freshman Algebra too!

Who knew?!

Mocha.

Photo Credit: Flynn. : )

Have a wonderful weekend, my friends!

And don't forget!!!!

It's back!!!

And I am thrilled!

Thanks Pinterest. : )

Happy Weekend!

February Favorites

Just a few things making me happy during this cozy month of all things love...

A cuddly puppy in a pink and red sweater...

Cups of flavored hot cocoa in pretty containers...

Yummy, easy treats to make an evening sweeter...

And the softest, coziest throw blanket to snuggle up under at the end of a winter day.

What are you loving this month, my friends?

Just A Touch Of Pink And Red

February means it is time to put out some touches of red and pink around our house. I keep most of the winter decor up, and add a few Valentine touches here and there. Just enough to make it festive. And cozy.

Would you believe the kids talked me into leaving the tree up for February?

They love it so, especially at night.

So, we took down Christmas, and added hearts!

Happy Valentine's Day, my friends!

Weekend Plans

Well, we turned a page and January became February. I like February. It is festive but relaxed...fun but cozy. This short winter month allows us to remain inside cozy as can be, as darkness comes early and the snow falls outside.

This weekend we will spend our time inside as the temperatures fall and the wind blows. Friday we are free. I have some bedrooms to organize and bedsheets to change. Dinner will be an easy favorite of grilled cheese and soup.

Saturday my bestie Marian comes!!! We love when she comes. She comes every year for Super Bowl and we look forward to it. She plays tons of games and watches all kinds of movies and stays up late talking and laughing. We have Mass in the early evening, and then I think we will go out to dinner before returning home for a movie night. : )

Sunday is Super Bowl Day!!! We will decorate and bake and cook and nap before our company comes to watch the game. My sister Margie and her husband Chris, my mom, and our friends Heather and Dave are joing us to watch and eat and watch. And eat.

I hope you all enjoy the first February weekend with your people doing whatever it is that makes you happy! Now here is a peek at the past week in our country home...

Peyton made a delicious cake to celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day on Friday...

And on Saturday, we celebrated Chinese New Year!

We decorated the table...

Set out the chopsticks...

And ordered the best takeout ever.

Peyton tried a new Chinese cookie recipe for dessert.

They were supposed to have almond extract and almonds on top.

But she substituted vanilla extract and chocolate chips.

And they were good. 

My Flynn wore her new coat to Mass Saturday evening.

She loved it!

Well, maybe not at first..

But after she thought about it being pink and all...

She decided it was a keeper.

Good thing.

Because Zulily has a no return policy. : )

She wore it again when we went out to celebrate my beautiful mother's 80th Birthday!

Margie and Chris brought the pretty flowers and festive balloons...

And we brought the delicious Boston Cream Pie made by Peyton, of course, that my mom requested.

My mother is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.

Really.

And she was so very happy.

We all were.

Madison and Nicolas even Face timed us during dinner so they could share in the celebration.

Happy Birthday Mom!

The rest of the week brought snow and cold to our part of the world...

And it was beautiful...

And cozy.

Steve estimates we have at least a foot of snow out there!

Thursday was Groundhog Day, and that little guy predicts we will have six more weeks of that snow!

Sounds good to me!

Bring on the quilts, tea, and movies!

Happy February!

Happy Weekend!

Oh...a special shoutout to a very special friend...

Hello Sharon!

Thanks so much for your kind words.

Have a cozy weekend!