Someday, it won't be about the chocolate.

 Happy {EARLY} Valentine's Day!

We have midterms to study for this week so we are recognizing this "holiday" early...

Thanks to a lovely care package, courtesy of Momma Hallin, Natalie and I peeled ourselves away from a rigorous afternoon of studying to indulge in some Valentine's Day cookie decorating - we are now experiencing the full-blown effects of a sugar high.

Note the lovely decor - contributions of both the Hallin & Baxter clans.

Natalie and I were feeling a little melancholy watching the dramatic Valentine's Day episode of Grey's Anatomy this week. As we watched characters devour a surplus of chocolates, Natalie and I couldn't help ourselves... We paused Grey's, grabbed our wallets and ran down the street to Hiron's to purchase our own box of chocolates. As pathetic as we felt standing in line with two big boxes of candy {yes, we each got our own} for ourselves and not a significant other, it was well worth it to finish the episode indulging in our very own version of this Valentine's Day cliche. 

Without Valentines to celebrate with {Nat's significant other is in Corvallis}, we are still taking part in the holiday's festivities. :)