My Valentines

Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday. I love the combination of red and pink, chocolates and flowers, romance and fun. To get ready for the big day this year, I wore a different pair of Valentine's Day socks each day this week (thanks, Mom). I always enjoy this holiday, but I think this was my favorite Valentine's Day.

Earlier this week, I was surprised when two dozen red roses appeared on our doorstep. My wonderful husband had sent them to me on behalf of Stetson. Stetson also had gifts arrive in the mail from both sets of grandparents. Thank you!

I was so tired on the morning of Valentine's Day, however. Stetson had gone two days with hardly any sleep -- and so had I. (It appears it was due to antibiotics upsetting his stomach). But the stress of two sleepless days was completely erased when my husband whisked me away for dinner and to see Wicked. It was amazing! I had a wonderful time with our friends the Cowdens, and I'm so grateful to the Folkmans for watching Stetson. And a special thanks to Lafe for making my day. Of course, I took a picture with Stetson and of Stetson, but not with Lafe! So here's a picture of us from December.

Winter Visitors

The best part of Stetson's birthday was that my big sister came to visit! What would the world be without sisters?

We were so lucky that my sister Heather and her son Luke braved the Cleveland winter to come stay with us for a few days. Stetson and Luke are great buddies! The boys played while we read and relaxed...it was perfect! We were so sad when they had to leave. Stetson and I have been in hibernation mode since they left.

Birthday Boy

Stetson turned one last Saturday. Stetson was born on Groundhog's Day, and the joke was that we hoped he wouldn't see his shadow and go back! We can hardly believe that it's already been a year since he joined our little family. He has brought so much joy to our home. We had a really fun time celebrating his birthday. We went out for a birthday breakfast then had a small party that night.