A day out

I came around to the fact that spring is here, and now I'm excited about it! I've been rockin' my mud boots (more about them in a post yet to come), and my coat that is newish from last year :)
Kayla, Cor and I headed out one day last week to the Institute of Arts. I love that everytime I go there I see something new. The purpose of our trip was to look at the painting I chose for Art In Bloom. Art in Bloom is a show held at the Institute every year where florists choose a painting and make a fresh arrangement to go with it. I went to see it last year, and it was amazing! I decided to participate this year, and picked this Van Gogh painting...

I haven't decided exactly what I'm using yet, but probably some curly willow to emulate the trees. Lynda suggested mums because they have a similar look to the brush strokes, and I like her idea. We'll see how it turns out. The show is at the end of April. I get one free valet parking pass during that weekend, so if anyone wants to come, look me up!

After the art museum, we drove around looking for fun. We found some in just hanging out together, and then at Solos for dinner. It was a great day out!

Thanks for listening

A handful of ladies have told me that they leave my blog up to hear my playlist. I'm flattered. I like that you like the songs I like. Thanks for listening (and reading too)!

Baby Annika

Here she is, all 19 and 3/4 inches, 8 lbs 6 oz of her. Isn't she cute?! She is their first babe to have dark hair. I think she looks like her mother's family. And actually, she looks just like I remember Kaisa looking.

Ssssshhhh

Can I tell you a secret? I'm kind of sad winter is disappearing. Did I really say that?
I'm going to miss boot hockey. And I only went sledding once, and ice skating once. I should have gotten out more often!
Not to mention those great end-of-winter sales I hit up. Can't wear my new coats and boots anymore. Although they will be newish next winter. :)
It is nice to see the sun again, and I can't complain about the mild temperature. I don't love the mud, but spring is exciting because it means summer is coming!!!