mushy stuff...

Daisies from my Mr. M.

a very lovely lunch...

...a sweet treat & coffee.

ahhh...

isn't love grand?

A Tutorial in Preparation for Valentine's Day...

I haven't posted since January 5th...!?

It has been snowing a lot recently. I have pictures to prove it.

Actually, I am getting a little weary of the dreary...

On a brighter note-

We recently had some sunshine come our way-

A group from Hobe Sound, Florida came through Cincinnati on their way to Kentucky.

They were a group of TLC teammates from a South African trip in 2006 who were raising support for TLC's upcoming mission trips to various countries this summer.

They were going to just pass through- but ended up staying a little longer due to the inclement weather.

It all worked out though because- even though they missed their engagement in Kentucky- they were able to speak to the Aldersgate high school students in an impromptu chapel- and several students signed up!

Jeremy was the co-team leader of the group. It is always great to see our old young friend-

When he arrived he could barely keep his eyes open- in fact, I was sure he would fall to sleep in his soup and "nearly divine" toasted roast beef sandwich. He did not.

The best part is, EVERYTHING is funny when you are sleep deprived. So we felt really witty.

After a few hours of rest... it was all we could do to keep him contained.

You'll be glad to know, Mr. M. survived this brutal attack- and is no worse for the wear.

Another fun thing- my mom sent me this really awesome coffee cup... for Valentine's day!

I know, I know- we are spoiled rotten...

If you click on the picture, I think/hope you will be linked to the website-

Just push the Play icon, and you should be able to hear hoops and yoyo do what they do best...

(I did not take this photo- it is from the Hallmark website.)

I love Coffee- and I love this coffee cup- it makes me smile. Thanks Mom!

My Funny Valentine

It was a nice Valentine's day! Of course with campmeeting, school, work, company, and all- it was a little bit busy...

Even so, the Mr. and I found some time to spend together.

After we (and both of our mothers...which, by the way, we are delighted to have staying with us this week) dropped Matt off at the airport, the four of us decided to run over to the mall for an hour before it closed... just for fun. While our mothers did a little bargin hunting, Mr. M. and I had ourselves a mini date... and it just so happened that I got to fulfill a life long dream which was to get those silly "photo-booth" pics taken at the mall!

After our "photo shoot" we really went wild and purchased an ice cream treat out of the Blue Bunny vending machine... I got one of those red, white and blue popsicles, and he got a strawberry shortcake creamsicle... it was awesome!

As we sat on a bench in the middle of the mall eating our treats, we talked and laughed about our little date... and thourghly enjoyed just being together. I can honestly say... in all my life I have yet to meet anyone whose company I enjoy more than my Mister's.

I know it seems like we went overboard this Valentine's... but frankly, sometimes you just have to live a little.

Happy Valentine's Day...

To my Sweetheart, Mr. M.

Will you be my Valentine?

Love, Mrs. M.