{This Moment}

{This Moment} - A SouleMama Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comment section of the SouleMama blog for all to find and see. Have a lovely weekend, friends!

Stuck Between Two "Moments"

As you may know, every Friday I post a single picture of a moment that I want to remember.  I had one picture that the moment I saw it I knew it was the one.  Until that was, Valentine's Day happened, and I ended up with a second very strong candidate (of which a slightly different version was posted earlier this week).  In an effort not to miss the chance to single out either of these beautiful pictures I chose to post one today and one tomorrow.  I hope you enjoy the beauty and sweetness of "This Moment" today and you'll come back to see tomorrows as well.  Enjoy!

A Valentine From Mother Nature

The weather on Valentine's Day was nothing short of incredible!  After countless weeks of bitter cold temps and lots and lots of snow, the warm (almost 60 degrees!) weather was a welcome reprieve.  We headed out to get some fresh air and explore the world that we had been shut in from for quite some time.

By the time we got back to the house the girls white tights had turned a lovely shade of grey from all the puddle jumping, and their hands were rather dirty from all the exploring!  We peeled their clothes off of them, washed up and got into snuggly warm clothes while we waited for our friends to arrive for dinner.  What a gift of a day!  A true promise of things to come!

Be Mine

We had a lovely Valentine's Day yesterday (and I would have blogged about it last night had our computer not been damaged in a power surge.  Thankfully we were able to resurrect the laptop yet again). 

Our day started with giving each other Valentines.

I left Dave's in his car for him to find. 

The valentine that Dave left for me. 

Then the girls exchanged valentines with each other (note the costume change). 

Then it was off to the kitchen to begin Project: Valentine Dessert!

We made one for our dessert and one to bring to our friends!

Just as I took the picture of the valentine exchange the girls moved.  

Then it was back home for lunch, computer time and a nature walk (more on that tomorrow).

Since Dave was working and Sarah's husbands volleyball team was playing several games last night we decided that it would be super fun to get together for dinner.   Heart shaped grilled cheese and tomato soup was on the menu, along with the chocolate cake for dessert (and chocolate wine for the mamas).  But first, valentines were exchanged.

Clearly, Grace has already moved on to the next holiday!

We hope that your Valentine's Day was full of love, special moments and valentines of all kinds!

Valentine's Eve

We met up with my parents, brother, his girlfriend and her children for brunch and some family time today.  It was the perfect way to spend a Sunday! 

It's not a trip to Old Sturbridge Village if we don't visit the sheep!

I love this picture.  It makes it look like my father is tending the sheep!

Happy Valentine's Eve from our family to yours!  We hope that your day was full of love, laughter and many wonderful memories of time spent with those who matter most!