Valentine 2009

I'd say that Scott and I have had some pretty good Valentines Day's in our 5 years together, but I think this one has been my favorite so far.

We both got to do something very fun Saturday morning: Scott played basketball at 6:45 am and flag football after that. What more could a guy ask for?

Then I put a brave face on and went to get my hair cut! Anyone who has heard me lament every haircut I have ever received will be surprised to hear that I really really love this haircut. Zero mourning and complaining over here. It made the holiday seem even more festive because I had time away from my boys spent getting dolled up.

Front Before

Front After (stay tuned for a better picture of the new side-sweep bangs and layers... a Texas-sized rainstorm got to my newly coiffed hair before the camera could.)


Back Before
Back After

In my absence, Mr. Larson had done laundry, dishes, floors and lots of diapers (He says one can accomplish anything with the help of the baby carrier.) And I came home to find my guys busy making Valentine sugar cookies.

Ian decided he could really get into this holiday tradition.

Though decorating is nothing compared to devouring. "One for the cookie, two for me...."After the boys went to bed we stayed in for a delightful dinner for two. Followed by a luxurious pedicure by Scott. Men don't come any better than this one.

And don't forget the Triple Chocolate Fudge Fantasy Cake. And it was. How (and where!) Scott hid this gigantic cake is a mystery.

Solids! (kind of)

Yesterday Joseph had rice cereal for the first time. And I think he liked it. What stayed in his mouth, anyway.

Supervising the mixing...

The first spoonful...Hmmm... how do you keep it from dripping back out?

A happy tummy

Today I offered it to him again and he seemed to enjoy it even more. He actually started fussing when I stopped half way through the bowl... so I gladly gave him the rest.