Our Valentine's Day started out so red HOT that we had to call in the fire department. Addison Marie helped me whip up some pancake batter for a very special breakfast.
Harrison had to help out as well. This was most definitely a treat since mommy and daddy have been dieting for the past 7 weeks so the kids have been eating cereal and fruit for most breakfasts.
Heart shaped pancakes for the kiddos - we tried coloring them pink but it didn't work out so well.
Kevin and I had heart shaped eggs!!!! Mine was scrambled with some cheese and Kevin's was over medium and I can tell you it's hard to flip that egg properly when it's stuck in the heart mould thingy. Sorry I broke your yolk sweetie...still LUV U!!!
Kevin had dinner about ready when Addison and I got home from church which was lovely. He did such a good job that I think he could do a little more cooking in the future. After lunch we headed over to Ferry Meadows Park eventhough it was cold and gloomy outside. We've really been anxious to get out and about. Funny thing is that last year on V-Day we went to Ferry Meadows after lunch as well...must be a family tradition!!! On our way into the park we saw one of the steam engines passing through. It wasn't Thomas, but it was one of his friends. We've been meaning to ride Thomas the Tank engine as he lives in the Peterborough area if you didn't know. Maybe next weekend...
We brought along some bread cubes and crackers to feed the birds and this was really the first time that Harrison has really joined in the fun. He hopped out and just loved being surrounded by the big old birds. Addison on the other hand was still a little freaked out after that last time we came to feed the birds as one of them nipped at her finger. I guess it would be pretty intimidating to have this goose looking you eye to eye.
When our bread was gone we went for a walk around the lake. Now this is brotherly love for you. Harrison got out of the pushchair so Addison could ride and he even pushed her from time to time.
We found another little playground that we hadn't seen before so the kids had a fun time running around and playing on all the equipment. With all of Harry's camo it was hard to find him amongst the leaves and grass (hee hee).
Of course, the swings are most popular with our kids and Addison loves her "super doggies." Still don't know how she came up with that term as I think they are really called "under doggies."
After the kid's dinner we let them enjoy some of their Valentine's goodies that Grandma and Grandpa Dea sent and Uncle Ryan, Aunt Lindsay and Cousin Emma! They had the choice between jelly beans, candied hearts, or huge Reece's Peanut Butter Cups and they picked jelly beans...guess they really haven't had too many peanut butter cups to truly enjoy their yumminess. Maybe they will forget about them and later on I can sneak a few bites. We put the kids to bed and Kevin and I enjoyed a late dinner together. We cooked up some steaks and shrimp on the grill (it was freezing cold outside but totally worth it), along with sweet potato fries, shrimp cocktail, sauteed mushrooms, a bottle of white wine and for dessert some strawberries and cream...yummy!!!
Kevin and I didn't exchange any gifts and for the first time on V-Day I really didn't want anything at all because I had everything I could ever want throughout the day and everyday!!!
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