As if I needed another reason to love Barnes & Noble…

THEY HAVE PENGUINS IN THEIR WINDOW!!!

Also the Elf on the Shelf. What’s the deal with that Elf anyhow? I see parents posting fun pics of their elf and tons of suggestions on Pinterest but when does Mr. Elf come out to play? What’s his story?

I think someday I’ll have a penguin on the shelf doing mischievous things around the house instead…

Aunt Jenny Visits Penguins With Aidan at Aquarium of Niagara

Aquarium of Niagara Aquarium of Niagara

Rite of passage. All little kiddos in my life must be indoctrinated into my penguin love club. :) (Look how small Jessie Penguin looks in that link!)

Aquarium of Niagara Aquarium of Niagara

So for OUR Black Friday we went to spend time at the Aquarium of Niagara. Half price admission! My husband can never be serious.

Aquarium of Niagara Aquarium of Niagara

Aidan had a great time! I think his mama and papa did too.

Aquarium of Niagara

Heart. Melt. At one point I was at the big tank with Aidan and HWMMS was standing to our left. The seals kept swimming right up to the glass and I said out loud “Look Aidan, the seals love Uncle Chuck!” And the cutest little 2 year old in the world said with the sweetest voice “I love Uncle Chuck too…”

Moments like this are what make life worth living. I’m so, so, so blessed to be an important part of my Godson’s life and so happy he loves spending time with us. Linda Lu and Bob, you are raising an amazing little boy.

Fingers Crossed! (Antarctica Adventure?)

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Antarctica Adventure?

If the condo sells soon enough, perhaps this November/December 2012!

JENNY MEETS THE COLD WEATHER PENGUINS!

I mean, I figure if you’ve never step foot off North America before, might as well make it blogworthy, right?

And HWMMS gets to wear a gold earring in his left ear for going through the Drake Passage. :)

From Wikipedia.

“Traditionally, a sailor who had rounded the Horn was entitled to wear a gold loop earring — in the left ear, the one which had faced the Horn in a typical eastbound passage…”

ALSO PENGUINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Ladies in Red :)

Ladies in Red

I found these adorable handmade cards from Bethanns Creations in BUFFALO on Etsy and just KNEW I needed to send them to my Ladies in Red. Of course it would have been better if I sent them ONE DAY EARLIER so they would have arrived on Valentine’s Day but why start being on time now?

Etsy has been one of my favorite places to play while planning Weber Wedding Weekend…love all the handmade items!

Penguins!

I mean how cute and PERFECT are these little red gingham penguin barrettes (one for A and one for Jessie?)

I might have to leave the mailman a tip for all the packages he will be bringing up the driveway the next few weeks.