Girl's Night (Mama & Sarah!)

A girl's night should always include pedicures

Tonight was my first girl's night with Sarah. Jason has always been good about taking Patrick out for boy's night and taking Sarah out for date night. We knew that it is important for the kids to get special Daddy time. I guess I just haven't been able to devote much one on one time with them as well. Especially Sarah since I was pregnant with Abby and then with Abby's illness...

Anyway, Sarah and I had a great time! I actually did our pedicure at home. Then we went & got our hair cut. Then we went to the Galleria. Sarah is a girly girl for sure. She loves the mall. We rode the carousel, got her some new flip flops for spring, new PJ's, and then we had Chick-Fil-A and ice cream. She was tired & ready to come home by 6:30pm. Me, too! This paints a much different picture of my girl's night out than one 10 years ago! :) Sarah is so special and I hope to continue girl's night more often.

Handmade scarves & hats

My talented Aunt Billie made all the children scarves & hats for Christmas. Are they adorable or what??? They have remained a hit long after Christmas. Abby especially likes to wear hers around the house & even tries to share hers with Sadie.

Field trip to the Post Office

Patrick had a field trip Friday to the Meadowbrook Post Office for a tour. My Mom came over and kept the girls, so I had the pleasure of taking Patrick all by myself. I had a great time. Most importantly because quality time alone with Patrick (or Sarah) is so rare that I cherish it. Also because it was just plain interesting to get a look behind the scenes at the post office. I am even more amazed than ever that we can put a piece of mail in our mailbox at home and within a day or two it can end up Grandmama's mailbox in another city! Our homeschool group leader, Kristy, rocks for planning all these wonderful events for us. I am so thankful for her influence and the influence of so many other great homeschooling Moms to guide me this first year.

Spring Children's Consignment Sales

Hi everyone!
Most of you reading this blog know that I love bargains. Here are links to Birmingham area children's consignment sales for the spring:

Riverchase UMC consignment sale: http://www.riverchase-tnt.com/
Kid's Market (Southlake): http://www.kidsmarketandmom.com/kmm_calendar.shtml
Birmingham Area Moms of Multiples (Zamora Temple): http://www.bamom.org/garage.asp
Bluff Park UMC: http://www.bpumc.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=33418&PID=379632
Kid's Wear Plus (Lorna Road): http://www.kidswearplus.com/Events.asp
Trinity UMC: http://trinitybirmingham.com/kids/lil_lambs

Happy Hunting! Maybe I will see you there!