So…. it is still winter around here. Blech. I find February and March to be excessively long. The novelty of winter has definitely worn off at this point. All the bundling and unbundling and runny noses and wet boots have become rather monotonous. There is still so much snow outside that it seems it will take months and months to possibly melt it all. The sun comes out just enough to make you feel like it is spring and then winter comes slamming back in with another 6 inches of snow. Inspired by soulemama I thought I would play along and find my own February Ten to put things in perspective. So…ten things that have made me smile over the past few weeks.

1. Stella’s explosion of new words and the joy she finds in saying new ones. Her favorites right now…. George! (as in Curious George) Monkey! Hug! Moose! (since we saw one outside the window) Fruit! Daddy home! Amy! (her babysitter) Eyes, ears, mouth, nose, knee, feet (while pointing). Messy! Oops! Uh Oh! And the most common….”I POOP”!

2. A night out at the movies with good friends who even brought over a babysitter for us.

3. A new creative challenge coming up in the next few weeks.

4. Roman Holiday was on at exactly the right time last week. I heart old movies.

5. Several new dear friendships have come my way this month.  

6. The local grocery store just started stocking gelato. (It is a very small town)

7. I am getting to the bottom of my fabric pile, and it is forcing me to be more creative. I am ending up with surprisingly successful colour and pattern combinations as a result.

8. My moo.com business cards are so fun, and I love the reaction I get every time I give them out.

9. I am anticipating a very fun package in the mail.

10. My new baby nephew arrived safe and sound last week. Also, this little cutie is here safely.

(11. Hubs has learned to use the cappucino maker!)

 Play along if you like! Good luck with the rest of winter.