Cupid Cafe. Fine dining.
Amazing guests.
Fabulous ambiance.
A family tradition.
For the last several years, Randy and I have decided to spend the holiday of love with the ones with love most, our children.
Several years ago, my youngest sister's boyfriend (now husband) was in town. She wanted him to meet all the family. A family dinner. Perfect.
It was Valentine's weekend. My mom, the clever, imaginative person that she is created CUPID CAFE.
A meal created with love for the ones and edibles you love!
Cayden introduced the formal dress code when, a few years back, he showed up wearing his crooked clip on maroon tie and slacks.
A surprise visit by the resident make-up artist.
Enumclaw Chocolate Festival for chocolate dessert cups and red dutch cocoa.
The kids really look forward to this special meal. Cayden was intent on not missing it even though he was flying out on Valentine's Day to visit cousins during his winter break. So we had it a day early, which meant Saturday. 
Our pre-school love bugs. The kids loved flying these around. Of course, we made sugar cookies, passed out valentines, and played valentine games. Their favorite was pass the parcel. They were so excited to peel off each layer and finally discover the treat inside.
Since we are in the middle of basketball season, Cayden decided on a sports themed Valentine box. He put a magnet on the post, to open up the box. We made the net out of yarn.
Kids in the class dropped their valentines in through the net to score 2 pts. Cayden scored a few extra valentine treats as some kids in his class wanted another try to shoot in a valentine.
His design won "Most Creative" and "Best Design".
The kids really look forward to this special meal. Cayden was intent on not missing it even though he was flying out on Valentine's Day to visit cousins during his winter break. So we had it a day early, which meant Saturday. Randy decided the Saturday chores would get done more quickly if there was incentive to do them. Kids earned monopoly money in exchange for jobs. The more money, the more you could order at Cupid Cafe. The kids knew this was a meal worth working for. They quickly decided that teaming up was beneficial. Cayleb and Madalyn. Makayla and Cayden. It is the hardest I have seen them work around the house in a long time.
Compliments to the cooks. Cupid Cafe 2010 had remarkable reviews. Definitely a 5 star meal.
When it comes to holiday tokens of love, for me it is flowers, fine chocolate, and a honey do project.
This year I requested my flowers a week early so I could enjoy them all week long. He also surprised me with new running shoes and clothes. He has come such a long way from one of the first outfits he bought me; green stirrups and a teddy bear shirt with a bow that moved up and down to indicate how far along I was in my pregnancy. Unfortunately, I outgrew that charming maternity outfit fast!
This year I requested my flowers a week early so I could enjoy them all week long. He also surprised me with new running shoes and clothes. He has come such a long way from one of the first outfits he bought me; green stirrups and a teddy bear shirt with a bow that moved up and down to indicate how far along I was in my pregnancy. Unfortunately, I outgrew that charming maternity outfit fast!
For Randy, it is time together. A thoughtful note. A temple session. Good smells.
I really love this little group of mine!
Our pre-school love bugs. The kids loved flying these around. Of course, we made sugar cookies, passed out valentines, and played valentine games. Their favorite was pass the parcel. They were so excited to peel off each layer and finally discover the treat inside.
Since we are in the middle of basketball season, Cayden decided on a sports themed Valentine box. He put a magnet on the post, to open up the box. We made the net out of yarn.Kids in the class dropped their valentines in through the net to score 2 pts. Cayden scored a few extra valentine treats as some kids in his class wanted another try to shoot in a valentine.
His design won "Most Creative" and "Best Design".
His box scored!
True to her artsy side, Madalyn decorated an empty #10 can into the hottest
True to her artsy side, Madalyn decorated an empty #10 can into the hottestcolor of the month:
RED HOT VALENTINE.
RED HOT VALENTINE.
Instructions on the side of the can read.
DO take internally.
Avoid prolonged contact with skin; chew and swallow immediately.
Keep from freezing.
Close container after each use.
KEEP in reach of children.
