It is hard to believe that this time last year we were having our first meal at our new house. We had no furniture, besides the tiny table and chairs that we brought in for the occasion...no stained glass in the doors...no pictures hung...and everything still smelled of fresh paint and drywall. We spent that meal imagining where things should go and discussing how to decorate our new rooms. That was also the night that Louie the cat decided to claim us as his family. My how so many things have changed in a year!
This year we had our last Valentine's Dinner as a family of four. When we arrived at home, Husband hand delivered invitations to the evening that awaited. Pardon the iPhone pictures, as my camera cords are packed in the hospital bag already.
As always the menu sounded scrumptious! Husband always goes all out for this meal and we ladies have been drooling over the potential menu for days!
While we were getting ready for dinner, the appetizers were delivered along with a signature cocktail! (...sprite with heart-shaped ice cubes made of sunny delight.)
Dinner was just as delicious as we'd imagined and, for the 5th year in a row, Husband was awarded the Best Husband/Dad/Chef award. The exciting bonus to this year's meal was that we were able to dine at our new dining room table!
It was even decided that future boyfriends will have to come get lessons from Dad on how to make Valentine's day so special! (Which, according to Dad, will be in approximately 20 years.)
In a world where there is not enough emphasis placed on the commitment of marriage, I'm thankful to have a husband who daily shows our girls how committed he is to our marriage and our family. I hope they always remember our special Valentine's Dinners and maybe they'll even continue the tradition when they have their own family. (In the distant future, that is!)
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