Snow, Valentine's Day and the Casino

Friday was a snow day at school and it was one I will never forget. It actually snowed while we were at school.. and it was a lot! I have been teaching 9 years and I can't remember a time when I was at school and it snowed.. maybe it has and I just can't remember. But, needless to say my kids were beyond excited. It made for a fun Valentine's day party and an early dismissal day! I think we only got about an inch but some places got a little more. I realize this may not be much to you Notherner's but for us southern folks.. this is a big deal! =) I don't know how ya'll live in the snow.. it is so pretty to look at but I am ready for the sun and the warm weather. I don't know about ya'll but the cold is just so depressing to me!

I have to brag on my sweet hubby. He sent me beautiful flowers to school. What a nice surprise. I asked him when I got home why he picked out purple tulips and he said, "I didn't. They were supposed to be red." So, the flower people messed up but they are still pretty and I am still enjoying them. Thanks babe, for making my day. You are the best hubby and valentine ever! I love you more and more each day!

We kicked off our valentine weekend with a trip to the casinos with our good friends, Shelly and Richard. We thought the snow was going to ruin our weekend getaway, but it didn't. We had a blast..staying up till 3 am Friday night. Can't remember the last time I did that. Ha! Shelly taught me how to play Hot Hot Penny and it was fun. Jamie taught me a little about 3 card poker and I actually sat at the table like a big girl and played. Not long..but a little. I get so intimidated by all those serious gamblers. You really see it all at the casinos.. I just couldn't get over all the money you see these people just throw out like water. It was really crazy! I just wish you weren't allowed to smoke in there. That place is one big smoke pit and people do not care.. my eyes and my throat were hurting by the end of the weekend. Jamie wasn't as lucky as he usually is. We don't go that much but when we do, we always come home with a little more in our pockets. This time, we really didn't. Jamie won about $500 on one hand of poker but ended up giving most of it back. We came home with a little but it was a fun, stress free weekend. Lots of good food, good laughs and good friends!




Thanks, Powers family for the invite. We can't wait to go again!

And.. Shelly and I had to model our new boots. ha! Yes.. they are the same and no, we didn't know that. I guess great minds think alike..=) We realized this weekend we had bought the same ones. I bought mine in TN and Shelly bought hers on Ebay..so, really what are the odds. Too funny.. our cameras and camera bags are the same too! ha! I love it.. We are the best of friends! I'm so glad we have each other. Friends do make life such fun!

Fun times..
Hope you all had a happy Valentine's day too!