Happy Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day, the local newspaper ran an article about teens' view of Valentines Day. Many were quoted as saying that they didn't like it because of all the "drama" which happened at the high school as different couples tried to out do each other in their expressions of affection for each other. Another was quoted as saying that it should be called "Single Awareness Day" bacause of how it made her and others feel not being a part of a couple. Others commented that they liked the holiday as they felt they could celebrate all types of love, including loving their families and friends.

On a personal level, we are now out of the "Valentines and decorated box" stage of life. Jena did want to take chocolates to her Functional Skills class to share so we sent that. Gary and I are not big celebrators of this holiday. We might exchange cards or candy from time to time or go out and call it for Valentine's Day, but we are very low key about it. (I am actually in "trouble" because I actually bought him a gift...a new set of scriptures since his old set was 15 years old and didn't have the new set of maps and pictures. He had commented about it being a problem as he taught his Primary lessons on the New Testament so I got him a navy blue set with a new case as well. However, since he overbought for Christmas last year, it makes us a bit even in the gift giving thing.) Anyway, this year, Jena and I decorated the doors with hearts to celebrate. She loved it so we might have started a little tradition. Here are some pictures.

We had a fun time. Chantel and Scott came for a visit which added to the fun of the day, so we saw everyone except for Jessica on that day. Happy Valentine's day to you all.