Ron and I are not big Valentine's Day people. I don't want him spending money on jacked-up prices on flowers and I definitely don't need a box of chocolates, that I don't even like most of.
BUT we do have a "tradition" that he started doing a few years ago. He makes me chocolate covered strawberries dipped in different toppings.. like toasted coconut, sprinkles, and all kinds of yummy stuff. But I really didn't think I'd get any this year. It was his first full week of full-time daddy duty while I was at work, he was trying to get the kitchen ready for the cabinet installation. I mean THIS is pretty much what our entire kitchen was....
And we had a little bitty work area that we made in the front living room...
But when I came home from work, I was happily surprised!! He DID make them! Served on a paper plate...in the midst of a complete disaster of a house, but that just made it even better! I was so excited and I felt so loved.
Then, that night, Autumn had this burning desire to make s'mores...I don't know why. But it sounded like a good idea, so why not?
On actual Valentine's Day, Ron had to work. So we sent him a little picture to say hi!
We went to see him at work, but 5 minutes into it, they got a call and he had to leave. Of course.
That night my friend brought over some yummy goodies and some Sangria. I mean, seriously, how sweet is she?!
The next day, we went over to my parents' house for a family lunch. My cousins were there too! I took the opportunity to do a little science fun with them. We made a worm hotel. Autumn, of course loved it! Her boys did too... K more than H I think.
Just can't seem to let go of this "teacher" role I play. ha!
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My cousin with Caroline. Two pretty ladies!
Then my dad took them for a ride around in his lawn mower cart.
My cousin getting in more of her baby fix.
We got to update our 4 Generations of Women picture. And this time, with my Lisha! My Cousin is my mom's brother's (who died before Lisha was born) daughter. So It's my grandma, my mom, me and my cousin, and then my girls.
Then we got one with everyone in it! Love this picture!
Right here...
He was at home getting ready for the cabinet installation.
I would love to help out doing this kitchen renovation, but my job is mainly to keep the girls away from it all.
While Ron keeps on working.
This week, the cabinets have gone in. I do a post on that soon!
That seems to be a long way forward, with regard to the impending kitchen overhaul, but that's okay. Good things start from a very real place, and usually it's in a clutter. You just have to build good plumbing into it, and make sure that the sinks and faucets you install will function real well for the long haul. Thanks for sharing that! All the best!
ReplyDeleteLovella Cushman @ Perfection Plumbing
The chocolate covered strawberries made my day! Now I’m craving for some. Haha! Anyway, I think it was very sweet of your husband to continue with this tradition, despite his loaded schedule with the renovation and whatnot. That being said, it seems like the renovation has been going pretty well. I hope things are doing a lot better now. Thanks for sharing this with us, Jen. All the best!
ReplyDeleteArthur Bryant @ Contractor Express