The J-Birds

Concrete Catwalk!

Last weekend, Momma was asked to participate in the Concrete Catwalk. A street fashion walk, to celebrate the 1st birthday of Benson First Friday gallery stroll. It was SO much fun! Wardrobe styling was done by Paperdoll Vintage (one of momma's favorite stores), and hair/makeup was done by Parlour 1887. It was such a treat to be pampered all day, and an honor to participate in the event. Daddy and Poppy watched from the sidewalk with a group of our friends, as momma strutted her stuff. It was a busy day, so Momma forgot to get as many pictures as she wanted, but here are a few:
(Momma is in the bright yellow dress with sunglasses and bouffant hair)

J-bird Staycation!

Last week was a semi-taxing week, for a bunch of tiny reasons, that all seems so silly now. Momma has been cooped up in the apartment, due partly to weather, but mostly to a quickly approaching deadline for her art showing, and the need to complete her paintings by said deadline. Papa has been trying to get cousin Mike's guitar finished before his big Maker's Workshop next month, while simultaneously building a cello, a violin, and squeezing repair and restoration in between. Poppy has been teething and trying to talk, which really just results in a lot of loud, piercing shrieks. We had to do some serious budgeting to fly our other kiddo home in a few weeks and for the upcoming travel expenses, due to Chris' workshop opportunity. The weather was gloomy for a solid 5 days, and well, we were just feeling heavy. So, we decided to lighten things up a bit. We decided on a "Staycation", a getaway without really going away. We got on Priceline and bid a measly price on a 4 star hotel, and what do ya know? They accepted it! So, we packed up overnight bags and headed downtown to the DoubleTree- Hilton Suites! We were greeted with warm chocolate chip cookies, happy hour menus, a guide to the indoor pool, a baby crib and ended up with a city view from our 7th story room! We felt like we were stealing, paying so little for so much accommodation! After we settled into the room, we freshened up and set out on the town. Playing tourist in our own city is one of Momma's favorite things to do.

Staycation Dance Party!

Starting on our downtown adventures.


We ran into our friend Brittany, the Old Market Poet! We got a hug and a poem!

Right next to Brittany, was her boyfriend Bill (one of Chris' customers) playing solo Bach!


We had a filling Italian dinner (so much food for so little $$)

We made friends with Bison

and cattle

Then we settled back in our room, for one of the best nights of sleep either of us have had in a looong time.

The next morning, we made a stop at the Artist Cooperative (where momma is applying to become a member in August)

And of course, we topped off our getaway with a visit to the big slides for Poppy.

We only stayed one evening, but it was exactly what we needed to rejuvenate us for the coming week. Thank you, Christopher, for a perfect staycation!

Oh, hi!

Sorry for the silence! The last month has been pretty busy. Momma and Poppy flew out to surprise Aunt Amy for her graduation from Southern Utah University. We were there for about a week and Poppy loved all the attention from Grandma and Grandpa and the rest of the family.

When we returned to Omaha, Daddy had ordered in the good weather! So, we've been spending most of our time outdoors on walks or having picnics or at the park. Mother's day was spent at the farmer's market and then at the park picnic'ing until our bellies were full and our shoulders warm. Here are some pictures of our outings.

Daddy has been hard at work on violins and guitars and preparing for his big Violin Maker's conference in June! Momma is working on her paintings for an art showing in July and Poppy is juuuust about to take her first steps! Olive will be home in a few weeks and then we can really get this summer started.

SOHA Charity Fashion Show!

Last night, Christopher and I attended the SOHA {Style Omaha/Help All} charity fashion show with some friends. All proceeds went to benefit the Abide Network, which has a mission to eliminate inner city in Omaha, one neighborhood at a time, by involving caring people in the lives of children, youth, and families in under-resourced areas. There was a great turn out and the event was so much fun. Our friends, who are frequently mentioned on our blog, the Hootons, were the photographers behind all the promotional material. They took incredible photographs of the models wearing the different designers, made introductory videos for each catwalk and also created a commercial for the event. Their work beautifully contributed to the ambiance of the show. The SOHA event was just another event, in a series of events, that have us consistently falling in love with Omaha.

This guy looked EXACTLY like my little brother. It was really bizarre.

Wearing Paperdoll vintage face fashion!

My date. He was super gentleman-like. He let me wear his coat, held the doors open
and even paid for dinner! I hope he asks me out again.

The spring will come soon. We will have more birthdays.

Lucky for us, the elder Jacobys were in town long enough to have a pre-birthday celebration for Brittany's upcoming bday! Christopher put together the birthday afternoon, complete with family, gourmet cupcakes, party hats, noise makers and presents! Then we went to Dundee Memorial Park and played around after-which, Grandma and Grandpa treated us to delicious birthday burgers.