Valentine's Day

 The kids had no school this past Valentine's Day, which meant I didn't have to go to work. It's mid-winter break, so there's no school Monday either. We also had an additional day of no school on Thursday because of a snowstorm, so it's a five-day weekend!

Since Jason and I are preparing for a big trip to Chile in March, we had a very low-key, casual celebration. And since it has been a very snowy weekend, plus lots of friends have been over, Valentine's Day itself was just a side to all the excitement. 

I gave candy gifts to my kids, made heart brownies, and a shrimp pasta dish (heart-shaped pasta for Erik). Jason and I exchanged cards and I gave him some chocolates. He gifted me with my favorite chocolate-covered strawberries and flowers. We sent a card to Victoria and gave her other various necessary items. 

Jason and I used a gift card to go out to eat and enjoyed that. I was glad he was here to celebrate with me. He was going to be in Idaho to watch Victoria's dance performance which was on the 12th and 13th, but the plane tickets were pretty steep and we're in the midst of financing our trip to Chile. So, we opted for him to stay here instead. 

Grandma Pat and Grandpa Jim drove up to see her dance and brought her a little Valentine. 

We have spent a lot of time in the snow the past couple of days, and we'll get more tomorrow when we hit the slopes again to make up for when Austin and Kade missed it last time, but we're always happy to set aside some time to celebrate Valentine's Day!

My Valentine!

Kade made cake pops- the best he's ever made!

After Victoria's performance!

She had a fun Valentine's date too!