5 things....

I sat and watched the Academy Awards with my oldest last night.  He was doing "research."  He wants to be a filmmaker in the worst way and he wondered what the award ceremony was all about.  We recorded it and he watched the end today.  The whole entire thing.  He got to the final award and was quite upset when they announced the winner. It was interesting to hear a fifteen year old's perspective on the boring speeches.  He wondered how they knew what to say and who to thank.  I explained that they knew they were nominated and had their speeches prepared just in case they win.

He thought that was a good plan and stated that he just might pee his pants when he's up there to accept his award in the future.

That's the way to do it Matt!  Set those goals!

 1.  We finally had a taste of winter this past weekend.  Truth be told, I didn't miss it one bit.

 2.  Hockey is finally over.  Matt already misses it.  Me, not at all!

 3.  I will have four! finished objects to share on Wednesday.  Hold on to your hats!  I've been busy!

 4.  I'm currently reading The Year We Left Home, by Jean Thompson.  It's a story about a midwestern family in the late 70's/early 80's.  Each chapter is a short story in itself.  Not sure where I found the recommendation, but, I'm really enjoying the story of the family.

5.  I made this for dinner tonight.  It's quick and easy and everyone enjoys it!

oh yeah, and I gave up alcohol for Lent....those wine bottles in the kitchen are driving me crazy!  Wish me luck!

enjoy the week everyone!

Link love...

I've meant to be here this week but everytime I sit down at the computer I hear my name being called. It's February break and the boys have been pretty bored.  Usually, they spend the entire week at the ski hill, but with the lack of snow, Ry's leg and the high incidents of accidents on the hill we have spent the week at home.  It's been a very, long week to say the least.

So, before my name is yelled again from somewhere in our house, I give you my links of the week.  

 I rarely make jam, but now I want to!

 I just love everything about this etsy seller.

 I would so love to see this exhibit.

What a camera sees.  This is a compelling documentary. 

And lastly, I know she must be someone of importance, but, this just doesn't do it for me.  The comments were interesting to read.  

5 things...or camera apps.

picture taken with the Lightbox app

I've been participating in the 366 day challenge over at Flickr.  The challenge is to take a picture every.single.day for the whole year.  The theory behind the whole task is to ultimately improve your photography skills.  

I'm not sure I'm the best one for this challenge.  I succeeded two years ago with much angst.  I could.not.wait for December 31st to arrive to call it quits.  

Last year I failed.  I didn't even make it to February.

This year I'm trying again.  But, I wouldn't be successful if I didn't have my iPhone and all the cool camera apps that are now available.  Using my iPhone, I'm better able to  spontaneously catch the boys off guard.  They aren't too cool with the idea of posing for a picture anymore...sigh...

Here are a few of my favorite apps.  Some are free, others cost just a few dollars.

Let me know if you have a favorite one!

Lightbox-just discovered this one this past weekend.

Histamatic

Instagram

camerabag

Photosynth-this one is really cool.  It will take a full panoramic and stitch it together.

Fifteen...

Happy Valentine's Day!

I'm flipping my Friday link love to today.  There are so many fun things out there to celebrate our love and I want to share some of my finds with you! 

I miss the Valentine's Day party, with all the little notes and hearts.  But, I'm glad my boys have missed out on what it has become.  I traveled the aisles in Target the other day looking at bag after bag of candy and realized that Valentine's Day has become the new Halloween.  My thought immediately turned to that of the teachers and hope that they say no to all the candy.  I know I would!

Enjoy your day and know that you are all my Valentines!

Thanks for stopping in!

 Check out Google today and go do something you love with your best buddy!

 Haven't made a dessert yet for your loved ones.  This one looks scrumptious!

 Some food for thought.

 Need a last minute craft...Here's one!

I'm off to find our army men and place these strategically around the house.  Let's see if they notice!

hi!

Just popping in to say hello!

It's been a laid back weekend.

I saw these on Pinterest today.

Here's the recipe.

I'm trying hard to take an inspiration that I get from Pinterest and put it into action.

So far it's just been food, but hopefully, I'll be sewing later in the week.

enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

5 things...

Someone forgot to tell Mother Nature that it's winter.  Today's weather is something that we don't usually see until late March or early April.  I discovered a primrose in my garden and the crocuses are almost ready to bloom.  Normally, I'm shovelling snow off my garden in hopes that it will thaw out by the end of April. 

Rumor has it that the local ski hill will close this week.  Too many accidents and not cold enough to make snow.  So far, I haven't skied once this season and by the looks of it I'm not going to.

So, it's on to a new week and some new thoughts....

 1.  We stayed home for the Superbowl this year....and I liked it that way.  I made plenty of food, we could watch in our comfortable clothes and enjoy the commercials (although, I really didn't like any of them) without listening through the noise of a party!  Perfect!

 2.  Matt has two more weeks of hockey! I really can't count this week as he is missing a few games due to a trip to Quebec with fellow French students.

 3.  I'm thinking it's going to feel strange not to have Matt around for the weekend.  

 4.  I need some new recipes that my family might enjoy.  If you have any ideas let me know in the comments.  I'm feeling sorta stale with my old stand-bys.

5.  Lastly, do you follow any celebrities on Twitter?  I've been laughing at Katie Couric's and Steve Martin's  tweets.  Sometimes I wonder if Katie's are really hers or her PR person.  Steve Martin's are definitely his.  Such dry, witty humor.

Who do you follow?

enjoy your week everyone!