lent and other things

Well, it's been forever since I've posted. There have been several times that I've thought about it, but I guess I haven't had a lot to say! I gave up drinking diet cokes for lent (except for one every morning to wake me up). The first day I had a major headache, but it's been fine since then. It's funny -- I've been putting off giving up diet coke because I thought it would be this extremely hard thing to do, but it hasn't been bad at all! I bought some Crystal Light today so I'll be drinking lots of water. Matthew and I celebrated Valentine's Day early last night by eating dinner at a restaurant called Shinsei. It was delicious, and the cook (who is on a famous cooking show, I don't know which one because I don't get that channel!) came and talked to us!! We were all dressed and afterwards we went to this little kids' ice cream shop. It was such a fun night! On Valentine's Day we'll go to Bennigans because it's where we went last year on V day and where we went on our first date. It's a special place for us! We're going to Abilene for Sing Song this weekend. I'm really excited because I'll get to spend time with my family, go to Woodlawn, and probably see my cousins! I haven't been home since before Christmas, so I'm missing it! I guess that's it for now! This week will be really busy, but lots of fun. I can't wait to get some sweet Valentine's from my kiddos!