Ande, Bastian, and Dad

Valentine's Day today eh....hmm, what a weird holiday.

It was fun having Devin, Allison, Sam, Brad, Whitney, and Dixie out for a quick visit. They rolled in early and took a short nap before we all sat around the table for potatoes, eggs, and bacon. I went up to work for a little bit while they tried to catch up on a little more sleep, but Sam had different ideas, which meant that Allison suffered. After the others were rested, they went on a little tour of the place and then we went back down to the house for some Matzo Ball soup, mmm. I started up the oven outside so that we could make pizzas later while Devin sat in the truck with a sad Sam, so that Allison could attempt a little rest. Meanwhile, Alli made the sauce and talked to everyone about eating healthier until the oven was hot enough for the first pizza. We cooked four, medium to large pies that had all sorts of toppings on them depending on whose pizza it was. I shared with Dev. Whitney and Allison had their own and Rob and Brad shared a pie. Alli and Alex were not eating, but we cooked one for them anyway. That night we watched Across the Universe and crashed out until Betsy showed up unannounced to surprise Rob for Valentines Day. He cried.
That next morning, Allison hadn't slept a wink and was in desperate need, so they all decided on leaving early. It was great to have them! I'm so glad they came out. Little Sam is growing up fast and gave me a little reminder of what is to come....
5 1/2 months to go