My folks had us all down (us and Uncle Daniel and Aunt Amanda) for a fantabulous Valentine's Dinner. The best part? They had a chef, Hallie, come in, cook dinner, serve AND clean up. Ok, actually, that was the second best part. The best part was they kept 3 kids and we took home Clare. What a deal! And, the cannoli was delish. Scott and I headed back home and enjoyed a nice QUIET evening. We don't get those often. ...

Sunny days, chasin' the clouds away...can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Why, yes, I can! It was our annual pilgrimage to the Frank Erwin Center, the fifth in fact, to see "Sesame Street Live." It never ceases to amaze me just how mesmorizing this cast of characters can be. Oh, and the kids enjoyed it, too. As usual, an awesome morning.

Before there was Hallmark, there was a real St. Valentine, did you know? The long and short of it is this. Catholic priest. Married couples in private. Emperor Claudius found out and imprisoned him. Valentine made the mistake of trying to convert Claudius. Off with the head on February 14. There are a few Valentine legends, one being he penned a note to the jailer's daughter (whose sight he restored) and signed it "Your Valentine"...thus the beginning of valentine cards. ...

In honor of St. Valentine's Day this week, it seems appropriate to remember my ten best dates with Scott. Now, while the rest of the world thinks it's a Hallmark holiday, I beg to differ. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. That's tomorrow's post.Here's to TEN GREAT DATES with my hubby!BEST DATES WITH SCOTT...in chronological order1. Duncan Dining Hall. I know, it doesn't sound too glamourous eating lunch in the hustle and bustle of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets ...

Yes, amidst the craziness we have had a few of these. I mean, how do you think we stay sane? It's taken us two weeks to watch the latest trilogy, and no, I'm not talking about Star Wars. Here's a hint..."I'm gonna make him an offer that he can't refuse." Yep, we hunkered down and watched all three Godfather movies. Classic. But, I guess that's what puts two of the three on the Top 100 list, right? Plus, it gave ...

The kids were beside themselves with glee when Scott came home this evening. They raced outside to witness a garden that needed planting...and plant they did. Well, at least 5 minutes or so until I yelled out that dinner was ready and they all abandoned Scott. Hey, at least we tried. We may live in the 'burbs, but gosh darn it, our kids are going to understand and appreciate agriculture. Mom, Dad, aren't you proud? Our agriculture degrees are paying ...