1988, I think

Little Janie, little me, and little Jonah....in the backyard of my parents house. It must be approximately 1988, the summer before Kindergarten.

My 26th year....in 26 pictures

My 26th birthday! Valentine's beach walk at Golden Gardens!

My sister-in-law, Mirka, dancing on Valentine's night! Janie and Me at Gasworks!Hiking with Mr. F on the Olympic Peninsula!  We stayed in Forks for his birthday.80's Bachelorette Party in March! Beach walks in Magnolia! Yes, he has Crazy Creeks strapped to his backpack! Mr. F and I visited his cousin, Brian in Chicago, in May! Kappa bridal shower at the end of May!  In Walla Walla for a June wedding... and wine tasting!July 4th with Janelle!!Port Townsend for our first wedding anniversary! Colleen visits Seattle from Boulder! Visiting Vancouver and seeing Steph!Visiting Walla Walla again to go wine tasting with Beav and Janelle!Julia's bachelorette party and wedding!  November, in Boston for a conference! It's a Rock Band Christmas!Hawaiian New Year's! Hiking to Rattlesnake Ledge in North Bend in January!

Movies not to watch around Valentine's

Ugh, I rented a bunch of romantic movies for Valentine's and they are soooo sappy. Beware, if you want a feel good Valentine's movie, these may make you feel awkward, bad and possibly cry.


I hate Valentine's
Love Happens
Paper Heart
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past


On the other hand, I did really enjoy these romantic movies that came out in the last year, (in order of my favorites):


1. Up
2. (500) Days of Summer
3. Julie & Julia
4. Couples Retreat
5. The Ugly Truth
6. My Life in Ruins
7. I Love You, Beth Cooper

I'm also really excited to see When in Rome for my birthday!! Kristen Bell is so spunky and I can't wait to see Lee Pace from Pushing Daisies and Will Arnett from Arrested Development too. 

Mmm...soda pop cupcakes

Doesn't this cupcake look absolutely divine? Fabulous K tipped me off to this delicious looking recipe which she found on Wearing Gackey's Apron, a domestic blog! I think these might be perfect for my birthday and Valentine's!

Cat coffee table!

Wow, I'm coveting this cat hammock and coffee table that I just saw on jaeve + things via Spoon & Tamago!! The CASE-REAL website is mostly in Japanese, but check out their concept drawing here!

I think this would be perfect for our living room! We could watch movies with the kitties watching in their own personal seats!

Star Power

Who are your favorite t.v. show or movie star couples?

[Image courtesy of Blissfully Domestic]

Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs are such cute couple!  I'm so excited to hear that the Rent and Enchanted star will be guest starring on Glee! She's got an amazing voice and I can't wait to hear what she sings on the show. How cute is this quote? "Everyone got really close, but Taye and I especially became close friends. And then one night we went to the movies, and I think we saw Twister, and he held my hand. And there it was!" -On her courtship with her husband, Taye Diggs, who she met through the musical "Rent". Taye Digg has also been pretty romantic on Private Practice with Addison Montgomery! Have you seen his funny advertisement with Miss Piggy for “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day”?

Valentine's Gift Ideas

I just won a cool Valentine's giveaway hosted by Miss Kriss and Benign Objects! 

These lovely cards are printable!

You can also purchase the Valentine's Card Set of 8 and DIY Printable Valentine's Day Candy Bar Packaging!

Emily's Chocolate Covered Cherries Cupcake

These lovely rose pins can be found on EmersonMade! There are man flowers, called Dandies too!

 Aren't the Emersons the cutest?

Here's a freebie Valentine's option too!

Free Printable Valentine's postcard from Alana K. Davis

All these Valentine's gifts are making me giddy....just like this little girl with the penguin!

photo from imagespark via WishFillment