February Happenings

February has been an exciting month, but I am glad that it is soon coming to a close... because after February comes spring, right? Unless you're in Spokane, then it's more like after April comes spring. :)

Some of this month's happenings have included:

Celebrating our first married Valentine's Day.  It was a relaxing evening at home with a yummy dinner  and Netflix - exactly what we needed in the midst of yet another busy semester.  I love that Valentine more and more every day. 

Experiencing a natural birth!  A friend of ours was kind enough to let me accompany her and her husband for the birth of their 4th child - it was such a privilege to get to be there.  She was AMAZING - I was blown away by her strength and bravery.  While it was a very real process (definitely different than just watching "The Business of Being Born"), it was incredibly more beautiful to experience it firsthand.  (I had asked if I could be there because I am considering becoming a Doula... perhaps a post on that soon!)

Cooking gnocchi.  I made this dish for Valentine's Day - it was SO yummy and easy.  Michael and I have gotten hooked on gnocchi thanks to Olive Garden's Chicken and Gnocchi soup - they are these perfect little dumplings that aren't too big or squishy.  I'm making this gnocchi dish tomorrow - I'll let you know how it goes!

Baking sugar cookie bars.  I was needing a dessert to make for work that could feed 60 people, and I found this little gem of a recipe.  Not only did it only take an hour to make 3 pans, but they were a big hit.  Plus, it has the best homemade icing recipe included - so easy and delicious!

Listening to Mark Driscoll's series Who Do You Think You Are?.  I had stopped listening to sermons online while I was in school, so I'm excited to be making this a part of life again.  It makes doing the dishes a little more interesting. :)

(I've also been listening to Beyonce while writing this post. So. Much. Talent.) 

Wearing mom shoes. I did it. I bought these bad boys.  I've decided to try to stop buying large quantities of cute, cheap shoes, and invest in less pairs of shoes, but shoes that last and are good for me.  (Mom - I have you to thank for this, since you were always prophesying about future foot problems when I wore flats and heels) :)  And hey, Danskos were recently spotted on The Sartorialist, so that's saying something, right?

Hope you all had a wonderful February month, and are not snowed in for too long, wherever you might be in the country!

-K&M