February

It seems like January came and went fairly quickly this year.  I have to say that I really like the month of January.  It still feels like winter here as it should - no snow, but cold and blustery. 

 Charlotte is already thinking about Valentine's Day, as you can see below.  She made this sweet heart for me to display on the front of our refrigerator door.  We will probably go shopping for Valentine's cards next week for her school friends.  I love Valentine's Day!  It's just such a sweet day.

For the past few weeks, I've treated myself to some lovely tulips for the kitchen table.  I really can't tell you just how much I've enjoyed them.  They make me very happy! 

I've also been baking a lot lately.  I made a Meyer Lemon Cake, Raspberry Crumble bars, which have been perfect for breakfast or with a cup of tea in the afternoon, and a Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, requested by Charlotte.  I love to be in the kitchen.  It's definitely my happy place.

I'm making Chicken Wings, Nachos, and Brownies this weekend for Super Bowl Sunday.  We don't really watch the game; it's just an excuse to make yummy Super Bowl food.  Have a great weekend! 

Last photo: Charlotte got to take a break from her school uniform for Country/Western Day at school this week.  She looked adorable!

Hello February

Hello Friends!  It's February and Valentine's Day is next week which is exciting, especially if you have an eight year old little girl in your house!  She's already made sweet valentine cards for her classmates.  She was such a big girl this year and wanted to do it all herself!  I'm planning to make a yummy dinner for the three of us on Valentine's Day along with a chocolate cake.  Yum!!

Oh, we recently bought a new dining table from IKEA and I love it!  I also picked up a few orchids while we were there and they were on sale for $1.49.  I should've bought more.  I need to make another trip there soon for a hutch, so hopefully they are still available. 

I finally decided on a new tea kettle.  I went with the 1.25-Qt. Le Creuset in cream and it is the perfect size for us.  I love the cream color, it's a classic.  I have a Le Creuset Dutch oven and sauicer pot in red, which I love and use almost every day, but my next piece will be in cream.

Hope you have a great week!  I'll pop back in soon!

Hello February

Today is very warm and sunny - a taste of Spring!  Charlotte painted outside in a short sleeve shirt.  I wouldn't mind to have another month of Winter, though.  I've enjoyed it this year!  I know I will miss the cozy, cold evenings when it's 90 degrees in July.

We've been baking and decorating for Valentine's day!  I picked up a bunch of yellow tulips at Trader Joe's yesterday.  I love having fresh flowers in the house.  

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!  Since the weather is so nice we are grilling salmon for dinner tonight with potatoes and probably a nice salad... Yum!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I am blogging photos with minimal words this February.  I would love to see snapshots of your life too, please leave me a link in the comments.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Hope you are enjoying a sweet Valentine's Day!

Miss Charlotte enjoying a yummy cupcake that we made together.

Pink tulips (my favorite) from my sweet hubby who also surprised with some wonderful Godiva truffles!