Smells like...::sniff, sniff::

I realized, while packing for Vegas, that I might as well be one giant, walking lavender plant. I must smell like one, anyway. Clint is very picky about scents. I mean, the guy doesn't even like vanilla scented things (unless they are actually edible). And I will save you from the less-than-lovely description that he applies to most scented products intended for female use. This is one of the main reasons that I don't wear makeup on a regular basis (other than, of course, sheer laziness), because he hates the way makeup smells (and he tells me that I'm purdy without it!).

Clint's scents of choice usually boil down to Nag Champa or Patchouli. And, though I have been called a hippy on more than one occasion, I prefer not to smell like one. But, BUT! He does like the scent of lavender. Hallelujah! And so, we have lavender scented body products. Boy, do we ever. We currently own: lavender shampoo and conditioner, lavender body wash, lavender body soap, lavender deodorant, lavender lotion, AND (this is purely by coincidence) my face cream is lavender scented. I happen to use everyone of those products on a daily basis. I'm thinking of opening a lavender farm to support our habit...

February 10

So, this month is crazy. Up and down. Today is coldandrainy. Mucho craziness ensued at work this week, which really shouldn't be discussed on a blog. Every time I think that my weeks cannot possibly get more insane, they do. But one of my favorite bloggers, Soulemama, posted her February 10-the 10 things that are making her February a little more joyful. I thought I'd do the same.

10. A multitude of birthday wishes...thank you, all!

9. A lovely birthday dinner. My honey made me lasagna from scratch. Even I haven't attempted that cooking feat. And it was so yummy. He even bought a bottle of wine. I think I'll keep him.

8. Shirt.Woot. These guys manage to make me smile, even on the roughest of days.

7. Beautiful prints from Alicia Bock. One day, when I have money again, I will buy one for everyone I know.

6. New books! I will be getting many new books in the mail, including a couple of wonderful cookbooks and Sublime Stitching!

5. The Creative Family! The new book by Soulemama. This doesn't really come out until April 1st, but now I know I have my very own pre-ordered copy thanks to the ever-thoughtful and eternally fabulous Kristin!

4. SXSW Interactive. Okay, again, this isn't until March. But, but! I have a badge! To go! Because work is awesome (if crazy).

3. Pedicure. OK. So, I didn't pay someone else to touch my feet. But I did take a blissful hour and a half while Max took his nap to pay some much-needed attention to my tootsies.

2. We got our tax return on Thursday. Happy Valentine's day! Just in time to pay bills...

1. My sweet boy can clap! And he's dancing, too!

Wishing you a bit of joy this February...