Cupid got a Bull's Eye!

Literally-we now have a sweet n' sassy addition to our family whose "love for us burns like the heat of a million hot jalapenos" to remind us of how much the boys are loved by Grandma Neecy & Aunt Cait:) We've all memorized his spicy sentiments! The boys could hardly wait for their Valentines from Mom & Dad! Cupid gave Santa some competition....Dane is in love with his Batman lego set! Since Cole is always ready to give Transformers some affection, he got a big Ratchet to join the action & will continue to wow the ladies with his coordinating t-shirt (Transformer style not the Lover Boy one although we're glad we got an extra year outta that one too!) Contrary to popular belief, we did not force Dane strip down to his choneys for added appeal in the Valentines pic...It was his idea & a look that he frequently fancies around the house! He's particularly fond of those heart boxers & would wear every day if I let him!












Left our lil' sweethearts with their loving grandparents then headed to Stanley & Seaforts for a romantic conclusion to our Valentines' Day...Although Chris was a bit grumpy/sleepy from long week @ work, he still stopped to grab some gorgeous roses for yours truly & we didn't let a lack o' reservation hold us back from tasty steak dinner! We just had to wait strategically for open seating near the bar:) Ironically we shared the love of fine dining with a guy from high school & his wife:) To make matters sweeter, I was able to pull out our last remaining Christmas gift certificate from my new Coach wallet that perfectly matches my purse-Thanks Chris! I was quite proud of myself @ his reaction to the bag o' treats he opened en route to the restaurant too! I should probably explain so I don't leave you wondering re: contents:) I finally succumbed to his desire to have a professional massage since that I'll be the first to admit that was never in our pre-nuptial agreement & he does spend many a well-deserving hour in a crouched position constructing flawless crowns & bridges to provide for our family! Now the trick will be to reschedule the appt. he already had to cancel; I'll leave it up to him re: posting of play-by-play with Svitlana:)?! He was pleasantly surprised by the Michael Jackson 25th Anniv. CD from the boys as well!

All in all, love was in the air for the Parkers on Valentines' Day!! Might we add that we love you all & hope 2/14 was fabulous for each of you too...