It's Amore!

I had a wonderful Valentines Day weekend! On Friday night, Matthew made us some delicious chili and cornbread and we watched Freedom Writers. Pretty good movie, especially given that it's based on a true story, and it definitely kicked up some more inspiration for my possible teaching career. On Saturday we had Matthew's beautiful goddaughter's baptism, did some running around, and had dinner with his family at the Cheesecake Factory. On Valentines day we took my mom on a hike in Auburn near the American River Canyon, where we discovered an awesome cove and lady bugs galore! We wrapped up the evening with a fantastic filet mignon dinner and the Godfather (finally saw it!).....This morning we enjoyed coffee and pastries with some friends at one of our favorite coffee spots in Sacramento, Old Soul. This was an awesome 3-day weekend. Not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow!! But.....c'est la vie! I am so thankful for time that I get to spend with friends and family. Matthew has been so loving and sweet - well he always is- but more so lately he has been professing his love so publicly and making reference to our future. It really is a wonderful and exciting thing, to really be able to envision making a life with someone. OOOhhh la la!