Holiday celebrations

 

Happy Valentine’s Day (yesterday)!  We celebrated on Sunday with a gnome, building a V-Day LEGO, V-Day cups, plates, napkins, flowers, fried ravioli, chicken nuggets, salad, and cheesecake bites.  And the Super Bowl.  


Our 17th wedding anniversary was on Saturday, which we celebrated on Friday - part 1.  We ordered food from the Shanty and key lime pie from Captain Porky’s and had candles, a fire, Prosecco (I think), and watched Netflix movies.  Part 2 will be an overnight in Gatlinburg in March 💝


My Aunt Dana flew in from FL on Saturday and has been a huge blessing, helping with the kiddos while I am still resting and recovering from the hysterectomy.  And of course it’s been nice to see her. 💕


Connor is keeping us busy with cuddling, potty training, and playing.  The cats are less than thrilled, but Autumn has been pretty brave about it.  Scarlet has been terrified and not brave at all.  


We ended the weekend celebrations with ordering hot chicken sandwiches from Johnny’s Snack Shop last night - Sean and I basically met over hot chicken sandwiches.  😉

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