February is officially behind us. Already, we are embarking on the third month of a new year. I am counting down the days until summer. Not because I don’t love February. Well, actually it isn’t my favorite month. But I love the boy and the man who were both born in February, and that’s enough for me.
We had a 4 and 40 party for the boys, mainly because the Mister refused to celebrate his birthday (he doesn’t like to be the center of attention). I told him that, unfortunately, he had no choice in the matter. I promised not to make a big thing out of it, but he had to at least blow out candles and pretend to enjoy himself. Also, he had to not worry about money or jobs or tuition or the economy or anything else for 4 hours. He agreed, but got back at me by requesting his favorite banana cream pie…the one I vow to never make again every time I make it. I tried to talk him out of it, but he pulled the milestone birthday card. I got back at him for getting back at me by giving him 40 candles. Take that, lung capacity.
I made most of the food, three of the four cakes, and all the decorations, all without having to take Valium. I think one of the reasons the Mister didn’t want a party is because I get a little insane, have a melt down or two, and think everything is going to suck. This time, I was pretty darn collected. I have no idea why, although I was coming down with a cold…maybe I was too weak to act crazy.
The rest of the month was spent in hibernation. We left the house one day for a walk and drive around town.
The weather was accommodating, which was nice. Although February is our rain month, we’re all still shocked with how cold it has been getting. We’ve had a few warm days, but the bulk of the month in my area has been biting cold. Today, on the last day of February, I had to scrape ice off my windshield before I could drive Mikey to school. Where am I, Michigan?
But when it has been warm, we rejoice. Artists take to the street and paint.
We leave the doors and windows open and walk.
Which is good, because I can use the exercise. In the last 18 months, I have gained back 20 of the 50 pounds I lost in 2009. When my jeans got too tight, I cried uncle. Back to measuring and mindful eating, only this time with exercise. I started playing tennis, the only form of exercise I enjoy.
Nicholas started playing, too. It was his birthday present from his grandparents. All he wants to do is participate in a sport like his big brother. He is really, really, really bad.
And then the cold comes again, followed by rain. The trees freak out. Leaves start to drop.
The winds blow.
And I hunker down to read 9 free Amazon book downloads that are so bad, so formulaic, and so trashy that they leap over the fence and land in Awesomeland.
But now it’s March. Time for daffodils. (That’s this month’s color, for those who are playing along.)
Do you have a scarlet picture from this month you would like to share? Leave a link in the comments. Also, if anyone can recommend a link party tool thing that shows thumbnail images, I would be most grateful.
I love that photo of the birthday boys! And like red door isn’t enough–but Mrs. Tiggywinkles?! Too much …
There is a wee color story on my blog–though I’m not sure I can bring myself to add a link. Seems that would be an indication that the photos are worthy of a visit … and I’m just not sure that’s the case! :) Still, it was fun looking back through the month and trying to find a hint of scarlet …
Gorgeous photos!
I know several blogs use Linky Tools but he just started charging in February.
Here is a post comparing different services with the images.
http://www.pregnancybaby411.com/2011/02/alert-linky-tools-aka-mcklinky-paid-free-linky-alternatives.html
Hope this helps.
I am loving these color stories! It’s great to see my normal everyday scenery anew through your lens. I don’t think I ever really noticed that Mrs. Tiggywinkles had an awesome red storefront!
1. Isn’t Mrs. Tiggywinkles the best? Her prices are better than Anthropologie on a lot of things, including the stamps and decorative tape.
2. You’re not going crazy. The storefront is more of a deep maroon (like those little tufty things holding the hat pins in the picture right below), but thanks to a bright sun and the “vibrance” button on Picnik, which makes everything more…uh, vibrant…the picture looks more red than it is in real life. :)
Yes! I’m always surprised at the affordability there. Funny. I actually went yesterday just to check out the color. :)
Color stories are so fun! And fun is what it’s all about- even in tennis (just don’t keep score). Besides, the worse your son is, the more running around there is to be done after stray balls. Think how much more exercise you’re getting with your son as a partner!
So- I have some pretty scarlet flower photos- does that count? These are bright red tulips in a pretty red vase:
http://www.thistleandplum.com/2011/02/have-bouquet-monday.html
Cheers,
Alison
These aren’t the best images, because they were taken on my phone with the vignette camera, but I love them.
I was getting ready to pack for a weekend in Vegas for a photography convention and she stole my shoes I had worn at work that day along with the purse I had just sorted through and unpacked and decided it was time to leave.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrssoup/5456768981/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrssoup/5456770527/
And yes, she is wearing a red skirt over her pink pants. She has her own style, that’s for sure!
I loved how your party came out, all those handmade decorations and favors were so darling!! And I’ll have to agree with the Mister, banana cream pie is the best! I may just have to request that my sweetie make one for my birthday!!
Here is the link to my color story for February, there weren’t any exciting parties or pretty book stores visited, but it was still memorable nonetheless.
http://theyellowcasa.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/i-heart-february/
I did it! I commited to something and I actually followed through with it. I thought about you all month as I snapped away. This was so much fun. Thanks so much for letting me take part in this with you.
Your scarlet pictures are gorgeous. I’m jealous you have flowers to photography. Hopefully by the end of March I will have some flowers around also. Yellow will be great. It gives me hope for Spring.
http://syotha.blogspot.com/
My teeny, tiny bit of scarlet. In a story. It’s still thinking Spring outside … but I know better.
http://www.susiedavis.org/2011/02/not-dead-yet/
I can’t believe I actually commited to this and followed through with it. It’s nothing short of a miracle! I loved doing this project. Thanks so much for letting us play along. I thought of you all month as I snapped away. And thank you for that sweet comment you left. It was really fun capturing my day to day life.
http://syotha.blogspot.com/
Your pictures are so pretty. I’m jealous that you have flowers to photography. Hopefully by the end of March I will have some daffodils to take pictures of. I’m excited about doing yellow. It gives me hope for Spring