February Tid Bits

 There's always a lovely supply of roses in February! Love these beauties!

After reading the book Conclave I was eagerly anticipating the movie. I love this quote:

Gave me a chuckle.

Brigitta's pencil case:

But if you're intimidated by her incredible organization skills, just know she does this too:

Yes, she got stuck in the chair.

Last Valentine's Day at the elementary school! Sydney's cards said things like "Skibidi Do I Pick You", "You're My Sigma" and "Without You I'm Cooked." We gave fuzzy balls with sticker feet and she said it was a hit- especially with her crush. In a way I will miss this but in a way I am so very very out of ideas so I'm glad it's the end of the road for kiddie Valentine's.

Watching Gone with the Wind with Gita: "What the flip!?!?!!! That's a FAT dress!"

While the older two were in Seattle, I took the younger two into the city for President's Day. On my Chicago bucket list was to try Pizzeria Due (the companion to Pizzeria Uno). As you can see, Gita found this bust inspiring.

It was a cool place with a lot of ambiance. The deep dish pizza was really delicious!

Great cheese pull as you can see.

On a cold day, it was just perfect and we had leftovers to bring home to Brent. I wouldn't abandon our favorite Lou Malnati's for it, but I'm glad we tried it out!

Taking advantage of our membership, we stopped by the MOSI where the girls were invited to step inside the vortex. 

This is kind of a big deal. Sure some of my kids have gone inside but usually as part of a huge group. I saw the staff member putting on a headset and I told the girls to stand RIGHT by the ropes and look cheerful. It worked! 

Eventually they let in some other kids but for one shining moment, it was just Brigitta and Sydney!

One floor above this space is a dish of water with needles that touch it at four points which creates this pattern. 

Gita worked on her hip hop with a virtual coach.

And Sydney was lightning before the thunder.

Liesel and Ireland had a choir concert and Ireland was one of the only people who helped set up. Also she stole my shoes. Liesel did too for that matter.

Sunday selfies with Liesel!

Despite the cold weather, I took some brisk walks around the lake.

And that was February!