A Chronicle of All Things Connolly: Cookies, hearts, kisses, gifts & more!

Valentine's Day was a busy and fun celebration in the Connolly family this year.

Our friend Mandy invited us (and other friends) over to her house in the morning for a cookie decorating party. While Declan is still to young to understand what the purpose of the gathering was, I know he enjoyed the activities, and of course, playing with his friends.

Later that afternoon, Sean graciously took an hour off of work so that I could go see the chiropractor at Trillium (where I will be delivering baby #2). This particular chiropractor specializes in Network Spinal Analysis, or NAS, which is an amazing type of chiropractic care. I felt so relaxed and restored and can not wait for my next appointment.

And in the evening after Sean came home, Declan opened a package from his Nonna & Poppa, and we gave Dada the cookies we had made for him. Then Sean and I exchanged our gifts to each other. I gave him a homemade card and a gift card to Great Harvest (he treats himself there once a week). And I received ring. Not a brand new one, but that's okay because this is even better.

For many years now I have been holding onto the wedding ring that was my mom's when she and my dad were married. I would have liked to wear it, but after taking it to jeweler, we found out that the diamond was dangerously loose in the setting and would fall out at any moment. So, my darling husband, took it out of my jewelry box without me knowing, and had the diamond reset and the whole ring cleaned. Now I can wear it an not be afraid of losing the diamond.