Love to love to love you

Our Valentine's days have changed.  Am I right, Tos?  When we were 16 and barely driving, you took me to Charlottesville to go ice skating.  The rink was closed, but we didn't care.  This year, we met to take the kids to Build-a-Bear, but it was closed.  We made the most of the evening looking at sports equipment. It doesn't matter what we do.  It is who you are with that counts.

Pictures from our Valentine's day.  There were laughter & tears.  All in all - a great day.

Valentine preparations

First, we started making Valentine's for our preschool friends.  Berkley signed a "B" on each.  

The next day, we made dog treats at Berkley's preschool.  It was so much fun!  Berkley loved having his mama & sissy in class for the morning.

Today, we started making Nana's sugar cookie hearts (vegan adaptation) for Berkley's Valentine's party at school.  

We still need to ice the cookies, but we are almost ready for the holiday of love!  Come on Valentine's Day!

Santos brunch

The Santos family gathered for brunch on Shirley Road today.  It was a lovely family time.  We especially loved having Vis Avo with us.  She is an amazing woman and an inspiration to me.  She gave Brandon and I instructions on starting our own compost.  How many 80+ year olds can do that?  We noshed on some vegan fare that was pretty yummy - at least to me.

Popi Day

Saturday morning Brandon headed to the office for the day.  I was alone and feeling like I wanted company so I called up my papa... who was also home alone and he made the trip to Richmond.  It felt like old times. And I love days like that.  We went shopping for sports equipment,  he napped on the couch while watching sports, I baked, and the kids napped & played.  It was such a perfect day.  And it was also the first day I've had with my daddy since his surgery - that was just the two of us.  I loved it.

Nan is standing by herself!  And Berkley learned to cast a line!

Hand art