I've always loved the idea of Valentine's Day. A single day devoted to lovin' sounds great. I love the cheesy Hallmark hype, the mylar balloons, the ginormous teddy bears. Sure, it all seems excessive any other day of the year, but on February 14th, it's all good. But with no boyfriend, Valetine's Day can be a downer. Luckily, I've had the best Valentinefor the past four years, one of my very best friends, Alicia. Neither of us has been dating on Valentine's, so we've always done something together. Usually we take up two seats and a table at a restaurant and giggle about the mushy, lovesick couple who can't have either. Once both of us fall in love with our Prince Charmings, we'll look back and laugh about our (slight) bitterness, but for now, I couldn't ask for a better friend to wish a Happy Heart Day.
This year Alicia and I went to see the matinee showing of the star-studded Valentine's Day on Saturday. The verdict: I loved the cheesy predictability; Alicia "didn't love it." But we had fun! Then we hit up the uber swanky Jason's Deli (it sounds more chic if you say it with a French accent) for a quick "lupper." It was so great to hang out with my BFF because she's leaving soon for her nursing preceptorship in Huntsville, at which time I will "cry every day of my life." We're all trying guilt her into failing school and staying in Huntsville. Unfortunately, Alicia is super smart and has a great opportunity in Huntsville. I'm so proud of her even though I will miss her SO much!! Not too long before we all have big girl jobs and will be back in Huntsville/Nashville (fingers crossed for Alicia's Vanderbilt interview), close to each other.
On the real Valentine's Day, I went to church with the crew and then Mo, J, Susan, John Adam, Philip and I went to lunch--just a regular old Sunday. I love Sundays because I get to see some of my favorite people after we've all had long work/school weeks! There's nothing better than sitting around enjoying a meal and laughing with good friends. We all looked pretty sharp!
Mr. and Mrs. Page's first Valetine's Day as a married couple!
The girls!
Morgan and Jeremy (Mo and J) lookin' schnazzy!
Heather ran her Mercedes-Benz half marathon on Sunday morning, so she and JK got back to Tuscaloosa in time for all of us to get together for dinner at Susan and John Adam's. We had a homemade Mexican feast, and then we had more time to hang out. Heather's big kid job is in Huntsville, but since she's got a sweet government gig, she had Presidents Day off and could spend the weekend with us. I love having all my "peeps" in Tuscaloosa at once!!
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