Valentines Vignettes

One definition of vignette is 

"a brief incident or scene" ... 

so I'll use that definition as a peek into our marriage.

The food on this platter is a symbol of tradition.

Faspa has been a tradition that has been important for us to keep,

partly due to childhood memories, and maybe more so

because it's relaxing and suits the day of rest.

It's a Sunday afternoon meal consisting of buns, cold cuts,

veggies, chips, salsa, cheese and whatever I can find in the fridge to round it out.

This was a random photo taken one day when we decided to use a large tray

and eat in front of the TV. 

We love to shop together. Yes, he does too!

One of our favorite places to go is downtown Vancouver.

The city atmosphere, the variety of shops

and dinner out is a special treat. 

We also like to go for long walks, either in our neighborhood 

or we drive somewhere to walk. 

This is in Fort Langley.

Last Sunday we found a new to us trail not too far from our house.

There are so many beautiful spots yet to find. 

We hope to get bikes this year to see even more. 

We love to dream and plan together. Before we built this new home,

we were on the lookout for everything from cobble stones to wall decor. 

This may be the reason this random photo was in my files. 

When it comes to work or responsibilities

our marriage works with each of us knowing our place. 

In some ways we are old fashioned but it makes our world go round.

Love and respect.

I iron his shirts, he washes my car.

If he would wish to iron or if I would want to wash the car, we could switch,

but we each prefer our job, no questions asked. 

A nightly habit we have is "coffee and dessert"

while we wind down.

Another nightly habit we began when we got married is

prayer before we go to sleep.

It is very hard to pray together if you are upset at each other,

so it's a good time to make sure everything is alright. 

And this photo caught my eye partly because well ... isn't he handsome! 

It's just one memory of anual spring trips down to California.

Something we can only dream about this year,

but once that privilege returns, we will sure enjoy that again!

Wishing you all a Happy Valentines Day weekend,

appreciating the ordinary small things of life. 

❤❤❤