On flowers, chocolates and formal dances...

I am a typical girl. I like flowers, chocolates, love songs, chick flicks, formal dances and figure skating. Colby is a typical guy. He does not. But, he is a great guy and he humors me. He sends me flowers, even though "they are a waste of money and they just die." He lets me have first pick at the box of chocolates and doesn't complain when I take one bite, decide I don't like it, and give it to him. He listens to love songs and watches chick flicks with me, even though he knows I am just going to cry at the end. And for the past three years, Colby has taken me to the Winter formal at his school (yes, we are 30 years old and still going to school dances). This year, we talked our friends the Campbell's into going with us and we had a great time.

Megan, Aupreille and I at the Gala.

Megan and Jason Campbell .

I couldn't resist posing in front of this backdrop. Again.

Now if I could just talk Colby into watching some Olympic figure skating with me...

L.O.V.E.

Nine years ago, on a cold day in February I married my best friend.

Today, I couldn't be happier.

Life just keeps getting better.

Sixteen years ago, on a hot day in July, I never would have guessed that I would end up spending my life with this cute guy. (This is obviously pre-growth spurt. Don't you love the hair?)

I also LOVE that our anniversary is so close to Valentine's day. This year we celebrated with balloons, creme brule french toast, and church that was cancelled due to the weather. (although on a side note, we didn't get the message and we went anyways!)

One of my many "valentines," I love this little girl!

We hope your week has also been filled with L.O.V.E.

Fifteen Months!

Our little Abigail is now fifteen months old. Wow, time flies. It is hard to believe that our little baby is "so big."

We love the games she plays (like pat-a-cake and peek-a-boo),

and her big, cheesy smile.

But we're always on the look out for "hurricaine Abbi" that hits our kitchen every night about the time I am trying to make dinner.

With all the trouble she causes, it's a good thing she's so cute!

At 15 months Abbi's interests include:

Shoes, especially her new "sparkly" shoes.

(when I first bought these she insisted on wearing them all day, even after I put her jammies on)

Baby dolls,

and books.

We love you Abbi!

I "heart" February

I always look forward to February. Maybe because it means the end of my least favorite month of the year, maybe because it means it is Valentines day and our anniversary, maybe because it is one month closer to Spring. I Love February for many, many reasons. This year, I love February most for ONE reason. So far, February has been really, very, perfectly ordinary....

And after the past eight months, perfectly ordinary is absolutely perfect.