The second I saw this idea I knew I had to try it. It's called a bandanna skirt. No pattern needed! Thank you V and Co. You can click here to see her tutorial to make one. I think it's the cutest.
Tonight we went to Bruster's for dessert. It was PJ day...if you came in pj's you got a free waffle cone.
Yummy....mint Oreo for both.
Look at these big kids who showed up for free ice cream...what a hoot! 
After dinner tonight, Steve was laughing at me because I had to patch Ben's jeans and then look what I made for Madi to wear tomorrow. All this after I had to (in a very southern voice) boil a chicken and pick it off the bone, for some delicious chicken salad to put on some soft wheat rolls. Now I am fired up and ready to make all kinds of stuff for Madi. See those pieces of material hanging too...for some cute matching ribbons for pigtails tomorrow. 
I finally made some 'time' to make some cards. I love the look of newspaper used on paper crafts.
Most of the time I do not purchase something unless it's on sale. But a few weeks ago while up at Lenox Square Mall I got to peek in Pottery Barn, I couldn't resist that classy candle with an 'H' monogrammed on it. 
My friend Susy who I meet while living in Wiesbaden, Germany, came through Atlanta this past weekend. We laughed at how after 2 1/2 years all the kids look the same just so much bigger. We soaked up each others company and enjoyed dinner at California Pizza Kitchen downtown at Atlantic Station. It didn't take long at all for the kids to warm up to each other. While eating dinner, Susy and Mark and Steve and I sat at one table while all the kids sat at their own...it was so much fun for all. Susy and Mark are now stationed at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. Mark has a TDY down in Florida, so they all went to take advantage of the Air Force flipping the hotel bill while they enjoyed Disney World and Sea World. Wish Steve could get a TDY down there.
My birthday isn't until next month, but Susy surprised me with an early treat. She spoiled me with Paula Deen goodies, a yummy caramel candle and of course Lindt chocolates and some new gummies to snack on during some of my long runs. It's next month when we are meeting up again in Nashville....I am doing the half marathon and Susy is doing the full marathon. Susy has been raving about these new gummies by Luna. You eat them in the middle of a long run to give you some extra umph. Thank you Susy!
Not only does it not snow in Atlanta but it really shouldn't happen in the month of March. Yesterday we were in the 70's and now look at today. It's fun watching CNN and the Weather Channel and their fun comments because both of those are based here in Atlanta. This is our first snowfall and probably our last this year. Our kids don't even have 'real' winter coats but they had fun playing outside.
Steve gave the neighbors across the street a good laugh when he went out to help the kids roll snow in hopes of making a snowman.
Ben and Madi came in to warm up by the fire before heading back outside.
Before February is over, I wanted to post one more time about our Disney Cruise. My kids enjoyed attending a few classes at the Oceaneer Lab. One of the classes was Ratatouille Cooking School, where they made their very own chocolate chip cookies. The second class was Flubber and this one was a BIG hit. We still have our flubber.
The lab was full of fun stuff like Wii's and about 40 computers it seemed. Lots of lego type stuff....my kids loved and begged to go in there. I think this is the cutest picture of all the little scientist.
Before the cruise, I never knew how nice and how organized everything was. Every night for dinner you go to a new fine dinning place... on the first day you are given pre-arranged seating assignments. Every night at all the different restaurants we sat at table 44 with the same sweet family that had kids our kids age. Your servers follow you to each new place too. On the first night Ricardo (our server) new right off the bat all the kids names. We started looking forward to seeing him at dinner. On the last night of the cruise, we were to eat at Animator's Palate...this was my absolute favorite. Everything ...the walls, pictures and even the servers vest start off in black and white but then once you get into dinner things start to change colors. In the picture above you can see where the chefs came out so we could thank them for a job well done on the last night.
At one of my meals I ordered chips and salsa for my appetizer and look how they came...they were so delish!
Here is my chocolate peanut butter pie at Animator's Palate. Unbelievable!!!!
Soon before moving from Germany I meet the sweetest girl. Now they just moved to the base in El Paso and just had their first child too. Alyssa mailed out the cutest baby announcements that were blue and brown, so I thought I would make my card and gift in the same. She stated they were all good and didn't need a thing, but I think every new mom and baby need a little something to celebrate. I made a stitchery for new little Charlie's room.
I think I am married to the world's most fun husband. Early Friday afternoon he called and asked what we were up to. After chatting for a few minutes he let me in on the idea he rented a hotel in downtown. The kids and I were freaking out at the idea and got packed and left in less than an hour to meet Steve at his work...Ft. McPherson is pretty much in downtown. Saturday we went to Perimeter Mall and then over to Smyrna...the Border's Bookstore there is cool, it's all upstairs with huge windows to show off the Atlanta skyline. After picking Madi up a Goonie Bird Green book she has been wanting we went to the theatre next door and laughed our way through the movie Paul Blart...Mall Cop. As you can see in the above picture we hit Trader Joe's while we were out and about too.
The kids of course loved playing in the water at the hotel.
Okay off the top of my head I can count 10 military bases in the state of Georgia...4 of them in Atlanta. We popped into Dobbins AFB while downtown...did you know they share the land 1/2 and 1/2 with the Navy? That would be so weird to be in the Navy and then stationed at Naval Air Station Atlanta....no water here.
We enjoyed dinner at Dave and Buster's and then had lots of fun playings tons of games afterwards. Man does the weekend really have to end? It's been a good one!
I really enjoy the school schedule our county has. Every 6 weeks we get a week off, leaving us with a 2 month break during the summer. This week is our Winter Break. We have been to the bookstore, Blockbuster and today skating with the Bonnoci's. I think Madi has a crush on Brendon...she follows his every move and it's so funny to watch her. 
Okay, last week we were on a cruise in the Bahamas and then this week a nice 4 day trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Look at this beautiful cabin. It was huge...could sleep 13 people. It was definitely the cabin of all cabins! We enjoyed a few days hanging out with the Harmon side of the family. It was so cozy and relaxing...with some good shopping too. The cabin is in Blairsville, Georgia just minutes away from the North Carolina border. On Saturday we did go to Murphy, North Carolina....the kids love crossing state lines.
I so enjoy taking a scenic drive.
Looking into the cabin from the top deck.
Here is where Steve and I stayed....awww
Ben, Madi and Haley playing Battleship.
Nana was so nice to help Ben with his hand.
Ben enjoyed playing cards with the bigger people.
Took this picture in the town of Blue Ridge. We went to the big apple farm there and ate the yummiest fried apple pie.
It is so pretty, Steve and I kept reminding each other that it's only a two and a half hour drive away so we can go back. 
This week after getting home from our cruise I have been on the go. Laundry, commissary, lots of crafting and I have run everyday! These bags above I made for the snack to hand out at Madi's basketball game...I gave them to the coach at practice since she won't be at the game this Saturday. We are leaving tomorrow to go on another vacation with Steve's side of the family. The kids are stoked to be going away with their cousins. 
Here are Ben's Valentine Cards.
This is what the kids are giving their teachers for Valentines Day. They read: You're the chocolate truffle in a chocolate bar world...we hung them on a yummy bag of Lindt truffles.
Earlier this week on our drive home from the cruise, we stopped off in Daytona Beach to show the kids the racetrack. The big race is there this coming weekend but you would not believe how many campers were already flooding the place almost a week early. Bet they are having a fun week with all fans gathering there.
Enjoying breakfast before heading out on Castaway Cay.
My kids were happy to play basketball and pool on the beach.
Yikes...we were right next to the Flying Dutchman.
Our family really enjoyed touring around the island on bikes.
Now this is a beach with a view. This at Family Beach on Castaway Cay.
We had to bribe Ben and Madi to get them off the basketball court, even while being in the Bahamas. Here we are docked in Nassau the capital city of the Bahamas. You can see the Atlantis resort in the background.
They said Oprah had a house around these parts...can you imagine. I sure enjoyed the beautiful Bahamas...I want to go back!!!
