Valentine's

This past weekend was such a great excuse for us to just relax and spend time with each other. We don't like to make Valentine's a big deal, but AJ just so happened to have Monday off for Presiden't Day so it felt extra special. Saturday we decided to have our Valentine's meal for breakfast instead of dinner. We got up early and drove to Patachou at 49th and Penn for the best french toast, omelette, and coffee. 

We were up SO early that we got there by 8a when they just opened. (Don't mind the non-showered pictures--that would have been asking too much for trading in our sleep). This was Ari's first Valentine's and first trip to Patachou.

This is the little cafe. It is somewhat bigger in person but I think it is so cute and quaint.

After breakfast, we decided to head next door to another great little find. It is called D & Z Gifts and it has the most beautiful fresh flowers. Every time we come up here we stop by to get some. I only wanted a few and here is what I chose.

I couldn't believe how HUGE these flowers got once they opened! Just gorgeous...

On Sunday after church we had some errands to run, but after that we decided to head down to Lake Monroe. Our friends have a house boat and that is where we spend most of our time in the summer. It's a free little getaway so we go there in the winter when we want a mini vacation.

Too bad Ari missed the picture, but it was way too cold out for him. This was also his first time at the lake, but he will get to enjoy it much more in the summer when it is actually warm. I can't wait!