45/365 February 14, 2011 Best Valentine Ever

I have always disliked Valentine's Day.  It probably stems from my many years of singledom... But it still isn't my favorite.  I think that Andy is pretty relieved.  So many guys have so much pressure on them to make it such a special day.  But I think it is really a ploy for people to spend lots of money.  I don't need overpriced flowers and an expensive dinner... But what Andy sent me this year was just perfect!

I got the best valentine's card ever!  Andy used to work with a chic named Liz Prince.  She is a comic book artist.  She does this special thing... She buys the cheapest, cheesiest 99cent card at the store, and customizes it.

I love that the little horse is farting hearts!  That is where love comes from in the Hinterkins household!

Check out Liz's artwork.

Nothing beats Valentine's ickyness better than fart jokes and comics!

44/365 Sunday, February 13, 2011

We went home to CT to visit and Maria was in town.  We went down to the beach for a walk in the snow. It was pretty incredible.  Andy took all these photos.  He got some great shots of the fam, the snow, and I especially like the photo of the phragmites.  Even though they are invasive, this is a beautiful shot of them.

It was great seeing Maria, Andrew and Leslie too.  We missed having them during Christmas due to the snow, so we were glad to have a chance for us all to be together!  Good food.  Good family.  And of course good dogs!

43/365 Saturday, February 12, 2011 LIVAHHHHHHHH

Love Your Liver!

Today Jennie, Andy, Carolynn, Annette, Meg, and I and a ton of other people volunteered at the Love Your Liver 17 miler.  We gave water and gatorade to the 250 + runners in training for the Boston Marathon.  We were so glad to help out.  Andy and I ran with this team for a few years, and it feels so great to support our team!

And the love was spread some more because this lovely lady got engaged at the end of the run!  John proposed to Sheri just as she finished her 17 miles!  Congrats kids!

42/365 Friday, February 11, 2011

The 100th Day of School!

Not a big deal for fifth graders... but the little kiddos love it.  My school goes all out with the decorations!

41/365 February 10, 2011

Report Cards UGH!

I've been glued to the computer obsessing about report cards all week.

And they are finished!  Signed, sealed... and will be delivered tomorrow!

40/365 Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Today I got to visit with Miss Aida B.!  Michelle and Ken had this lovely little girl this December.    For the past three weeks Michelle and I have been trying to make a date to hang out.  Unfortunately every Wednesday for three weeks it has been snowing.  With our streets being so packed with snow, parking isn't easy... and we've had parking bans for weeks on the nights I was going to visit Michelle.   Anyway, I was so glad to get the chance for my second visit with Aida.

  She's such a cutie.  (And I don't like babies!)  I also had a wonderful visit with Michelle.  It is always great to spend an evening with an old friend. (And another night of wonderful cooking too.) AND Michelle got me to eat brussels sprouts!  They were actually good!  Veg, and a great visit.  Today was a great day.

39/365- Carolynn's cooking! Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Sheri and Carolynn and I try to get together about once a month to do dinner and gossip.  Last night we visited Carolynn's new condo and she treated us to her famous carbonara!  It is to die for!  I wish I had brought my good camera to get a better picture... but it is yummy!  And even better is the company.  Thanks for a great dinner ladies!