Happy Late Valentine's Day. The paper robot above is what I made Donnie for Valentine's Day. It is Optimus Prime from the 80's Transformers cartoon. He has often told me how much he loves that show, and would love to see the episodes again. So, when I found the instructions and patterns here, I knew it would be just right. Plus, it fits into my Valentine present philosophy. I think that Valentines should be temporary. Flowers, chocolate, paper, etc. He looks comfy in our "love fern" doesn't he? (It's really ivy trained around heart-shaped wire.)
Another fun thing I found while I was in Dallas, was this new (relatively) magazine, Cookie. A really intelligent look at parenting with cool ideas for projects, trips, and healthy meals. Plus, there is a great section on kids' fashion in every issue. Full of inspiration.
I finally got the Easter Dress up on Ebay yesterday, too. It was cold and windy outside, so we were stuck inside to take the pictures. Emma cooperated mostly. It helped to bribe her with a sucker...
I think the pictures turned out as well as could be expected. Here's the link to the auction. I love the face she's making in this photo. She looks so grown up! (She's only 2--and 2 months.)
I hope to get lots done this weekend, but I'll have to wait to get pictures on Sunday. Donnie's on a retreat with the youth group. We really wanted to go, but the kids had been displaced for so many days, that I decided to stay home and get back into a routine. He took the camera, so I am stacking up things I want to post about.
Like what I made last night. A bunny without a pattern. And two funny Easter onesies for Ethan. And I still haven't finished Emma's SWEET valentine present. So much to do. But all I really want is to stare out the window. It's snowing again!
That's like 18 inches piled up on our back porch!
