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We ended the weekend with an afternoon/evening full of yummy snacks and commercial-viewing for the Super Bowl. I don't think we watched most of the game, but we had fun eating and laughing at the ads! We also started Valentine's Day a bit early...look at the lovely gifts my sweet Scott bought for me.


We enjoyed watching the Puppy Bowl before the big game, so G thought his Puppy should get in on the action (and notice our puppy in the background?)


I was amazed when I saw how many cards were exchanged within our family for Valentine's Day...so much love to share!


G had a blast at school opening the valentines from his friends, and seeing what goodies they gave to him. They don't exchange cards in middle school, but Ava came home with a flower...one of her friends bought one for everyone in their friend group. So sweet!

We had to move a few activities to different nights this week to accommodate the final travel meeting for Ava's upcoming trip to Washington DC. We can't believe that she's going to be there next month. We covered all of the things they are going to do, and the itinerary looks like a blast! This will be her first independent trip away from us, waaahhhh. It feels like this is the beginning of the end of her time with us. She'll be graduating from high school in just a few years, and then who knows where she might end up. I'm having a hard time thinking about letting her go, even though I know that's exactly what's supposed to happen. *sniffle* In any case, a 4-day trip to DC is a good way for us to start.

G had a very short overnight this weekend with Grandma Deb and Grandpa Whitey. It was cut short due to a medical issue, so we're all hoping that G will be able to head back over to their house again the near future and spend some quality time with them. We're keeping you in our prayers, Whitey!

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