• Feb. 14, 2007
Happy Valentine's Day!

As one who loves cooking, family dinners, and well...food  , I've deeply enjoyed the series that the Girl Talk blog has featured in recent weeks.   The memories, traditions, and connections; the lessons, worship, and security; oh, and the laughter...these are the things we value as we sit around our family table. 

Last evening our family enjoyed our Valentine's Day celebration.  The boys dined at the regular hour on kid-friendly fare; my husband and I enjoyed a romantic dinner for two once the boys were in bed. 

I'd set the table and the mood for our boys, even dimming the lights and lighting a couple of candles.  Upon entering the dining room, one of them declared, "It's too dark in here," promptly turning the lights back up.  Before long, the lace tablecloth was no longer smoothly draped across the table, and the energetic voices of boys drowned out the mood-setting music that was playing. 

But as my husband and I sat with them while they ate their dinner, my heart was full as I studied each of my future men.  Before long (but not too soon), they won't be sitting at a candlelit table with their dad and mom on Valentine's Day.  And I hope that, whether they appreciate it or not at this point, the memories we're making and the lessons we're teaching will ring in their hearts as they learn how to love another. 

So here's their Valentine dinner, boy-style, featuring their requested corn dogs and pizza-flavored Pringles. 

And here is round 2, big-boy style.  Our romantic Valentine dinner for two featured Shrimp with Basil-Mango sauce, Spring Greens with Pears, Gorgonzola, and Carmelized Pecans, Chicken Marsala, and sparkling grape juice. 

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• Feb. 14, 2007
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Posted by Anonymous

What a special evening for you and your men, Nikki. :) Thank you for sharing your menu (Mmmm....looks so delicious!), and your boys with us.

Happy Valentine's Day!

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• Feb. 14, 2007
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Posted by Anonymous

I did it again. I forgot to leave my name. oops.

Missy :)

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• Feb. 14, 2007
Wow

Posted by Stacey Barrett

hey NIk, that looks great.


our Valentines dinner was tonight at Don Pablo's with our kids but it was nice to be all together and out of the house. We have been stuck in the house with bad weather for two days.
I love seeing the pictures of the boys, they are growing up so fast. Seems like they were just born.

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• Feb. 16, 2007
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Posted by MasonMoments

What a beautiful meal you prepared! I love the attention to detail. You are inspiring me to put together a romantic dinner -- something we never do anymore.

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• Feb. 19, 2007
Valentine's Dinner

Posted by sforrester

Everything looks so lovely! Great job!

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• Feb. 19, 2007
Thank you,

Posted by FaithfulGrace

For sharing this fabulous, romantic dinner.
Could you share your recipes? Specifically the chicken and the salad.

Glad your valentines dinner went well,
Wishing you a great weekend,
Linda

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