belated valentine report

valentine's day at our house is extra special because it is ted's birthday as well!! i was really glad the day fell on sunday so we had more time to make ted feel loved and appreciated. a few days before the big day ella and i made cards for everyone. it was really cute to see what she came up with. we started off our morning with a birthday/v-day breakfast. i put out everyone's valentine's gifts at their seats and we enjoyed my mother-in-law's delectable recipe of kropsu (it's this egg/ souffle concoction that you top off with fruit, maple syrup and whipped cream).


later, after church, we had a special valentine's themed lunch and red velvet birthday cake for dessert.

i couldn't resist buying this dress for corinne that i found at a sidewalk sale (while on our way to pick up ted's cake).

valentine's day fell on sunday remember? however, i could not get ella to wear a dress. in the end this is what she chose. i can't believe we're going through wardrobe disputes already!!

that evening the amazing riley burke came over and watched our girls while ted and i went out for a romantic dinner at applewood inn. i would have a picture inserted here, but the only one we got is on ted's phone-which is currently with him at work. maybe i can retrieve it and post it later. it was a good day and i think ted enjoyed relaxing and eating cake!