We celebrated Valentine's Day this week, and as usual, the kids were very excited to pass out fun cards and candy to their classmates, and looked forward to receiving the same from them as well. We topped the day off with a fondue supper at home, which is always a highlight and a hit with them!
Putting together their Valentine's goodie bags together.
Showing off what they got from their friends at school.
Family Valentine's Day dinner à la fondue!
Maddy loved the chocolate dip, and what girl doesn't?
That's a big bite buddy!
Exchanging cards with the parents afterwards.
Here was the rest of our week:
We were invited to Sabbath potluck at Susie's with the Clarke's after church.
Excited to try some Middle Eastern cuisine courtesy of her parents!
Time to dig in!
Eating lunch on the patio, the weather was perfect!
Adalyn painted Maddy's toenails afterwards.
Mommy taking a quick nap on the patio with Nala.
We were invited to a campout/fire pit roast at the Whitaker's Saturday night.
Maddy getting into the spirit wearing gloves, while some of the kids were still in their shorts and flip flops!
Kohlden enjoyed roasting his hot dog.
Ashley reading a story for worship.
The dads took turns playing the guitar and telling stories to the kids and moms there.
Maddy telling Mommy how much fun she was having.
Sunday morning crew on another training ride in Clermont.
37 miles of road and hills!
A much deserved post ride treat!
Braelyn working on her piano lesson.
Maddy helping to make fresh guacamole.
Kohl didn't want to give the paparazzi any more pictures,
while little sister handles it like a celebrity!
Don't forget to floss!
Midweek treat to Scoops!
A quick game of checker-chess.
Enjoying her raspberry sorbet.
Big brother helping out with the math homework.
Thursday morning ride with Jared.
Mommy getting fitted for a new bike!
A quick supper at PR's before heading back to the school for Brae's final basketball games.
She lost the first and won the second, so it was nice to end on a win. Time to work during the off season!
You'd think the highlight this past week would've been the Super Bowl, but alas, it was a bust, so we'll go to something else.
On Saturday night Tangie and I attended a favorite annual event, The Chef's Gala at Epcot, hosted by The United Way. We were able to get a couple of sitters for the children and off we went to enjoy a dressed up event with gourmet flair: 25 chefs from top restaurants in and around Disney showcasing their best for us to enjoy! It was an amazing evening and date night and we had a wonderful time.
Always a fun time when you dress up!
Just a fantastic venue, with a fantastic date!
One of the chefs infusing his dish with compressed fennel air!
I mean, come on!
Sampling the salted lamb belly bao bun!
With some of Tangie's colleagues and friends/spouses. We all had a great time.
Here was the rest of our week:
Maddy loves to read!
Quick 20 miler Sabbath morning before church.
My girls at service.
Sunday morning, another training ride with friends in Clermont.
Marlissa at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain.
We did it! Group shot at the top of Sugarloaf.
A much needed refuel and snack break!
Mommy made some yummy eats for the Super Bowl!
The Clarkes joined us for the game.
The boys enjoying the entertaining halftime show with Lady Gaga.
Monday the twins' class went to Blue Springs to check out the manatees.
Working on some homework on the laptop.
Tuesday night we had our photo taken for the church directory, last minute check up in the mirror.
Hope it turns out ok!
Supper at La Granja for the first time, a great Peruvian eatery!
A little fun Wednesday afternoon.
Picking up their mid-week treat.
Kohlden lost his second tooth on Wednesday evening.
Look at that grin!!
Maddy found a beautiful doll cake at the bakery...
but settled on a slice of chocolate cake instead!
Kohl enjoying his pineapple bun.
A few minutes to hang around at Matthews Park.
Warming up before her 2 games Thursday night. Alas, they lost both games
and were eliminated from the playoffs this year. So now we practice for next year!
Randoms:
Our guacamole platter!
Probably the highlight of the Super Bowl, Brady got intercepted for a pick six
and him (#12)completely missing the defender!
Woke up to lightning and thunder just after midnight and checked the weather app…and saw this!
