Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Happy Passover and Spring!!





Spring has FINALLY sprung here in Illinois. We were able to enjoy the Flower and Garden Show downtown. The kids and I had a blast, and they enjoyed seeing downtown Chicago. I am SO grateful for the wonderful weather, spring break, and flowers attempting to pop up. Since I work at a school, I have spring break off too, so we've been busy with playdates, errands, going downtown (tomorrow) and Passover!!





This year, I revived my Peeps for Passover (see these Pics..... http://www.flickr.com/photos/stylecouncil/441046093/in/set-72157600038845249/) and also, we are inviting new friends to our Seder. A Seder is a ritual meal shared with family and friends saying blessings, and eating and drinking a lot. We hide the Afikomen, (which is a piece of matzoh) and the children run to find it and get a prize). Instead of toys this year as prizes, I've bought each child - including my nephew who is a Freshman, magazines to the tune of their tastes. Who knew "Bop" was till out there?














I made this a few years ago, and it hangs in our foyer.





Saturday, March 13, 2010

Bad Blogger.



Thanks Michele for the kick in the ass (by linking me) that I so needed to update this joyful, yet neglected spot. Since January, this has occured.

  • I finished the Ipod Valentine's. The kids' friends loved them. One even thought it was real! Yes, I bought 48 Ipod's. Ha!

  • I realized that my paying job isn't all that it's cracked up to be. People are not what they seem (waving of hands in mysterious manner)

  • My nanny up and quit on me. Poof. Gone. All during my supposed relaxing weekend scrapbooking in WI.

  • I found a cheaper alternative to childcare.

  • I shoveled more than I've ever shoveled in my life. Damn Chicago winters.

  • But, on the flip side, Spring is here, and I'm seeing tulips sprouting up.
So - re: Scrapbook weekend. (we'll skip the nasty nanny story. It involves a lot of tears, drama, throwing up, and general bitchy-ness. You wanna skip that mess, trust me.)




Mmmm. A candy cart.





















The weekend warmed up a bit, notice the lack of snow on the driveway. What a great house.









Michele stitching again. That girl can sew her papers like no one's biz.






















And I actually got 10 layouts done. Even with the drama.

We are going back in October. Even though it is 8 months away, I can't wait. Good friends, awesome host (Thanks Karen!!) and too much food.

I'm back on the blogging trail - watch out!!!