Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just another day around here.  Hallmark has definitely not infiltrated the country by any means. I noticed a few chocolate shops with some hearts in the windows. Duane found a few heart stickers in the Monoprix grocery store.  I was told that it is a holiday for lovers but not kids.
Clay made a heart in class but there was no candy or chocolate, no valentine making.  Paige went on a nature field trip as scheduled with no mention of the holiday. So,we decided to celebrate in our own way. Actually it was Paige's idea to have a Valentine's party.  She and Clay insisted we celebrate.  Due to our small apt we told them they could invite one family each.  Since we are in France, we ate cheese and wine along with our chocolate at our soiree! It was a fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day!  We were joined by Alice, Mark, Emily, and Sebastian as well as Nima, Andrew, Cy, and Safi but I forgot to get a picture of them.