February is over!

We really had a miserable month, and I’m so glad February is over. How can such a short month feel so long?

Good things that happened: surviving, going to California for a friend’s wedding, and throwing a mustache party for the Bwun’s first birthday (pictures forthcoming).

Our trip to California was extremely short, but we took some pictures at the Oakland temple so we could prove we were having fun. See?

The view from the balcony. Foggy and cold!

I think we're getting older. I don't look 14 anymore. (Good!)

The temple. Overcast.

Not that you care, but I love my yellow shoes.

And my tip-toe spring outfit.

The oh-so-happy couple coming out of the temple. Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Andaluz!

I think this is a camellia? Anyone?

We were seated near the cake at the reception, but not in a good picture-taking position, and this is the best I was able to get while trying to keep the Bwun from grabbing the camera, my food, the candles, my glass of water...

It was a very enjoyable trip for the Romgi and I, although I think it would have felt more like a vacation if it had been longer than 30 hours. We were impressed with how the Bwun did on the plane – he mostly just flirted (quite shamelessly) with the stewardess on the way there, and tried to look out the window on the way back. Not too bad.

As for the mustache party, I had Quentin take pictures with his nice camera, and I’m waiting to get copies. In the meantime, please compare these pictures of Ron Swanson from Parks & Recreation and the Romgi with his mustache.

Ron Swanson

The Romgi

More posts soon, I promise! Now that I’m not sick and finally have working internet again, I should be writing at least every other day.

2010 in 16 easy steps

Posted: February 17, 2010 | Author: Mika | Filed under: War and Peace | 1 Comment

Here’s how our year has gone so far:

1. Replace the dead car.

2. Make aebleskivers for FHE.

3. Split internet with our diagonally-upstairs neighbors. Only one room in our house (the bedroom) has a strong enough signal to connect.

4. The Bwun gets a cold.

5. My cousin has her baby 5 weeks early, so we postpone the baby shower.

6. The Romgi gets a cold.

7. The Bwun gets a cold again.

8. I get the flu and an ear infection. Plus powerful painkillers.

9. Baby shower #1.

10. I move the computer to the other side of the bedroom so it’s not in the Romgi’s way. The internet barely works. Try to get the Romgi to go talk to the neighbors about it.

11. I get the flu again.

11. Baby shower #2.

12. Valentine’s Day dinner at my aunt’s house (my parents and sister are in town).

13. The Romgi gets strep throat.

14. Cancel 1-night trip to Midway – the Romgi’s parents were going to watch the Bwun overnight.

15. I start feeling sick again.

16. Trip to CA this Thursday? Please let us all feel better!

Brooches

Posted: February 17, 2010 | Author: Mika | Filed under: Treasure Island | 2 Comments

I recently decided it would be fun to wear brooches as a sort of signature style. Of course, I don’t own any brooches. Off to Etsy!

I surprised myself – I expected to really like more modern pieces, but initially I was drawn toward very traditional brooches. Hm. Which of these do you like?