Valentine's 2016

We had a nice drawn out Valentine's celebration this year. Thomas had got an unexpected day off of school the Thursday before so we took that day to celebrate.
We went to lunch as a family at an Indian restaurant since Thomas and I's first date was on Valentine's day 2009 and we went to an Indian restaurant (my first time trying Indian food and I was hooked).
Afterwards we went to the mall and rode the big ride on animals.  Every time we go to the mall Brooklyn asks to ride on them and I've told her we will go and do it as a family.  Thursday was our day and it was a blast! There was another little girl and her grandpa riding at the same time.  She started following us and would get right on Thomas' tail and trail him saying "Nom, nom, nom, nom!" We were dying laughing.

After the mall we dropped Brooklyn off at the Moss' house so Thomas and I could go on a date. We went to The Taste, a chocolate and vinegar tasting restaurant.  It was just us and another couple which was perfect.  We did a mini tasting where we got to try five different types of chocolate and three types of sipping vinegars (that were actually SO good). Then we ended the experience by sharing the vanilla ice cream with strawberries topped with cherry balsamic vinegar and tangerine olive oil and the chocolate melting cake.
After The Taste we went to get a Redbox and cuddled up at home to watch The Scorch Trials.
Saturday we were going to extend our date and go snowboarding but Friday Brooklyn woke up at 11:15 am (this NEVER happens) and was covered in snot.  We didn't feel good about leaving her with a babysitter Saturday so changed our plans and stayed home. Friday night Thomas brought home a beautiful bouqet of flowers for Brooky and I.
I couldn't wait until Sunday to have her open her present from us so we let her on Saturday.  We got her a Snackin' Sara Baby Alive.  She is all about this certain YouTube channel where the girl plays with all seven of her Baby Alive dolls. She has slept with that doll and taken it everywhere since we got it.  She also was spoiled by both her Grandmas with packages that she was thrilled about.

Sunday I took Brooklyn around in her wagon to her friends who aren't in preschool with her to give them valentine's. This year she chose from a few I showed her on Pinterest.  The one she chose said "Sip, Sip, Hooray! It's Valentine's Day" and attached was a curly straw.
Sunday night we made chocolate covered strawberries and bananas.

I sent this picture to my running buddy Felicia.