It's Friday, I'm in love!

Okay, so I'm a big fan of holidays. But Valentine's, yeah, not so much. Maybe it has to do with the fact that Valentine's is stuck right in the middle of the February gunky days of winter, where you are just so dang sick of it all and not even a holiday is too exciting at this point. Maybe it's because there's all this gooshy stuff around this holiday that just doesn't interest me too much~stuffed animals, light up boxer shorts, candy, etc., etc. I mean, I like romantic stuff and all but I just don't find the cheesiness of Valentine's particularly romantic. Or maybe it has something to do with the fact that the love of my high school years decided that the day before Valentine's was the perfect day to break up. Ever since then I've kind of thought how sucky Valentine's is for those without someone to smooch and stuff, even if I haven't had to spend too many without someone myself. It just makes me feel bad that others have to have it pointed out to them that they are alone. Lame.
As I was complaining to Ben the other day about the whole blah Valentine's week, Skylar told us her teacher at school said, "Valentine's is the day that you get to tell all of your friends and family that you love them." and it hit me. That's why I kind of hate Valentine's! Really, do we need a holiday to have to tell someone we love them? Shouldn't that be an every day kind of thing? So, to all of you out there, my friends and family and also to the love of my life, Ben, I just want to take today, a simple Friday, to tell you that you are loved. Who needs a stinkin' holiday to say that?

Okay, bah humbug aside. Here's some fun pictures of Valentine's celebrations and such that kind of make it seem all worth it:
P.S. This little girl is finally on the go!!