Winterset 2014

Ty was invited to attend Winterset, a black tie gala, last month. We jumped at the opportunity to get dressed up and have a night out. The theme for the event was Swing--a gatsby flair. I got my dress through Rent the Runway and had an easier time with it, than Ty renting his tux here in town. I would definitely use RTR again.  We sat at a table with one of Ty's surgery attendings who purchased the tickets and some friends of the attending. We had a great time with them!

The decor was beautiful!

weekend recap

We had a perfect weekend away at our hometown. The weather on Friday was gorgeous--in the 70s. I think Jack spent the entire day outside minus his afternoon nap. As soon as he woke up at Ty's parents house he was begging to go outside. We explored, hiked, went on four wheeler/golf cart rides and went up to the clinic to see Aunt Sarah and Uncle Trace and the animals. We headed to my parents house mid-morning. (What can I say, I've created an early riser! We accomplished a lot before 10 am.) Ty and I decided to take advantage of Jack's naptime and headed into town to see a movie. We spent the evening with Ty's parents, siblings and the nephews and niece. The next morning we watched Lucas play basketball. Jack loved clapping and cheering! We spent the rest of the day with my family to celebrate my niece's first birthday. We decided to head home Saturday night due to impending weather. I'm so glad we did! It alternated between sleet and snow. We stayed bundled up inside and it was so nice to get that extra family time. Jack took a four hour nap. He was worn out from his time with all his cousins! Ty had to go to work today, but Jack and I are still enjoying our time at home.

Lovefest

 Holidays are just more fun with kids! I have very few Valentine's Day decorations, but the little that I did put up was impressive to Jack. It makes me so excited to decorate for the next big holiday.

 I enjoyed flowers from Ty all week. I also enjoyed more than my fair share of these cookies that Jack helped me bake.

Jack sent these cards of his little hands to his grandparents.

Gifts for Miss Joanie and for his friends

I bought flowers and candies from a club fundraiser at the school. All proceeds were donated to the family of a fourth year medical student who passed away earlier this year.

Joanie said all the kids had so much fun passing out valentines to each other!

My sweet, little valentine!

I'm obsessed with this shirt I made for him to wear. Elbow patches!

Jack's valentines from us.

We enjoyed a peaceful dinner with lots of laughter and smiles...or maybe it was more like a fussy toddler and tears. :)

At least there were donuts for dessert!

My mom came into town on Sunday and Ty and I got to have a night out.

For the locals, we went to SMOKE. It was so nice to get out and enjoy time together. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was made even better with live music by Kristin Hemphill. I bought her CD on the way out and have been listening to it all week. I want to remember the evening each time I listen to it.

hers: wood grilled scallops with bacon, kale, fingerling potato, cherry tomato, orange gremolata

shared: oyster nachos

his: bbq grilled quail with warm potato salad, spinach, bacon, grilled okra, house BBQ