Happy Valentine's Day

It worked out perfectly to have Valentine's Day on a Saturday this year because I did an awesome Valentine's breakfast for my family. My mom started doing a special Valentine breakfast when I was in Jr. High, I think. I'm not positive on the timing, but I do remember that I had already formed the opinion that Valentine's Day might have been one of the stupidest holidays I could think of. I got so annoyed with the girls at school who's "boyfriends" brought them presents or whatever. I was partly jealous that no boys liked me, and partly annoyed that anybody in Jr. High had "boyfriends." Pah-lease.

Anyway, my mom changed my outlook on Valentine's day when she came up with the idea of having a Valentine's Breakfast. I remember she made special heart-shaped place mats, set the table with nice dishes, and I think we had heart-shaped french toast with strawberries and whipped cream. She also made each of us a Valentine telling us she loved us and put it by our place at the table.  I went to school that day feeling loved instead of like a reject.  

So this is a tradition that is near and dear to my heart.  I made french toast with raspberry/chocolate/cream cheese.  Very decadent, but not a hit with the kids.  (Guess I'll stick with traditional next year.)   I also did a yummy Amish breakfast casserole, that I cut into heart shapes.  It was soooo tasty!  And we had strawberry smoothies.  My family loved it, which made all the work worth it.   

Hayden pulling down the decorations--nothing better than that.

I just love these guys!!!  

My honey and I were still in our jammies, so lucky for you, no pics of us. 

But I'd just like to say that 

I LOVE YOU ARTHUR!!!

Happy Valentine's Day.