Happy Non-Valentine Day!

While I was in Chicago, my co-worker asked me what Greg and I would be doing for our first Valentine Day as a married couple. I looked at her with this blank stare and said, "Valentine Day? Uhhh...we don't really celebrate it."

We actually discussed this when we were dating. Is it unromantic to not celebrate Valentine Day? We don't think so. We think Valentine Day is a commerical holiday that's over-hyped. Everyday should be Valentine Day. Why do you need a special day to tell/show someone that you love him/her? Shouldn't you do that *everyday* you're with that person?

So what did we do for Valentine Day? Since we had a bye for volleyball, Greg and a friend, made dinner for a few of our mutual friends. And they did a FANTASTIC job. The menu:

• Deviled eggs and baked caprese salad for appetizers
• Spinach salad
• Tomatoes and peppers stuffed with wild mushrooms and goat cheese
• Cioppino
• Home made s'mores for dessert
  

Several folks brought wine or desserts too. After dinner, we sat around chatting and then played Rock Band. It was a really good evening with really good food and friends. I think Greg may have set the bar rather high for the next time he decides to host or co-host a dinner party!