Holiday(s) Weekend

We crammed in a lot of fun stuff the last few days. I was able to have a nice lunch date with Jared for an early Valentine celebration. We watched the opening ceremonies of the winter olympics and some of the first events-- we LOVE the olympics around here! Speaking of Olympians, Saturday we took the girls to see Percy Jackson and the Olympians : The Lightning Thief. We liked it a lot, even though of course, it was not as good as the book. Since Chinese New Year was also this weekend we made homemade chinese chicken fried rice with egg rolls and fortune cookies. Valentine's Day on Sunday included a delicious fondue meal and lots of love around. Monday was President's Day and the girls were out of school. We got to join Jared for lunch and the girls got their haircut. Today is Mardi Gras, but after this weekend of not so major holidays, I think I am done. Although I could whip up a king cake real quick…

Flowers, For Me?

When I came home from picking the girls from school today, I stopped downstairs to put a load of laundry in the dryer and paused to admire Jared mid workout-- Gabrielle came running back downstairs and asked, "Did you get Mom flowers??" It was like Goldilocks was sleeping in her bed or something-- "Somebody did and they're on the dining room table!!!" This was the colorful display I found (Actually this was after my "rearrangement" into 2 vases instead of the one). Spread the love around! Thanks, thanks, and many thanks! They are so beautiful!

Super Bowl

We had a sweet time watching the Super Bowl with this cake for dessert. Thanks to a football shaped pan, it wasn't too difficult. Our friends came over and shared it with us! It was fun even though the Colts didn't win it all! What was your favorite commercial? I like the truTV commercial with PUNXSUTAWNEY POLAMALU "Six more weeks of football!"

When in Rome, etc.

We had a fun weekend including a date to the movie "When in Rome" starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel. It was a darling movie-- I highly recommend seeing it. It doesn't take itself too seriously and there are some fun cameos including Don Johnson and Danny Devito. We also enjoyed going to to St. Louis with the girls Saturday morning. We went to the temple with the youth and also did a little shopping. Jared and I caught the MU Women's basketball game vs Kansas ($1 tickets!) Saturday evening. Did anyone see the Grammy's Sunday night? We just watched a little here and there. I thought Taylor Swift did not sound too great! I did enjoy the Michael Jackson tribute by Jennifer Hudson, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Smokie Robinson and Usher. I wish I would of had those 3-D glasses though! Now this week we will be gearing up for the Super Bowl!

Like Winning Ten Cents in the Lottery

We got a little snow this morning-- a glorified dusting. I feel like Calvin does :

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Mia & Madison

This girl loves her dog! and Mia loves Madison! What a cutie!