Bento Boxes for Valentines dinner at Tona.

Cute suits

When we went to the boat show I was dazzled by these cute swimming suits:

Now, I'm not getting paid for advertising for them, but I really liked how these tankinis looked extra long. And not only is "modest the hottest" but I just feel so much more comfy in something that has no chance of showing my" not so flat abs". So I took a photo of the tag, which shows the site where these cute suits can be purchased: www.hapari.com

The Birthday Boy and Boats

I asked Dave about a month ago what he wanted to do for his birthday. Without hesitation he said, "the boat show!" So this past Friday, his birthday, that is where we went. (Look at how happy he is sitting in the captain's chair on this boat) We went with our bff's, Scott and Stephanie, and with Ash and Jud. When Scott, Dave and Jud talk about boats, horsepower, etc, etc, their eyes light up just like little kids do. Ashley, Stephanie and I got more excited about the swimming suit display, which I am going to do another post about because we saw the cutest ones ever there.

I was a day late giving Dave his breakfast in bed. Yikes his eye looks like a lazer about to kill someone. I can't get picassa to edit photos anymore. (Is anyone else having this problem or is it just me?)

Here is the birthday boy with his blondie brownies that Holly made and the red velvet cake I bought at Costco. In my defense I did make homemade vanilla ice cream to go with it.

Happy Birthday to my BFF of all time! Love him.

Cookie Day 2011

This is my newest Valentine decoration. I really like decorated plates these days. And although I no longer teach school I can't stop myself from decorating for every holiday.

Two days ago we had our annual Valentine sugar cookie baking day. We missed having Steph with us.

We were kind of lazy this year. We slapped on the frosting and let Lily sprinkle away. But the taste was every bit as good as in years past.

Olivia and Logan napped. James and Jack were

too much into watching Polar Express (??? I know!) to be

bothered with cookie making.

The kids were lined up in the locker room ready to go home after a very fun afternoon.

Dedicated to the one I love:

I have always been a hopeless Romantic. Years ago there used to be a local radio station that would let you call in and dedicate a song to someone. I never did it. But I always wanted to. So, now, on my blog playlist I put some of the songs that I want to dedicate to the man I love. (Turn on your volume if you want to listen to them. Or turn it off if you start to get a sick stomach from all of this mushy stuff)

Song #1: Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Callait Favorite words in this song: "Lucky I'm in love with my best friend. Lucky to have been where I have been. Lucky to be coming home again."

Song #2: 1,2,3,4 by Plain White Tees. Favorite words in this song: "I'm so glad I found you. Love bein' around you. You make it easy, as easy as 1,2,3,4. There's only 1 thing, 2 do, those 3 words, 4 you: I Love You.

Song #3: Forever and For Always by Shania Twain. Favorite words in this song: "And there ain't no way I'm letting you go now, and there ain't no way and there ain't no how, never see that day. 'cuz I'm keeping you forever and for always. We will be together all of our days. Wanna wake up every morning to your sweet face. Always.

Well, there are quite a few more love songs that remind me of my Davey boy. And I have put a lot of them on the blog playlist. But I should stop so as to not make anyone gag.