Conversation Hearts

One candy I look forward to every year is the conversation hearts. Specifically, the Necco brand conversation hearts.

I was thrilled when I went grocery shopping today and they were on the shelf and on sale! I bought 3 packages.

I am not sure if they changed the flavoring this year or not, but I am not digging them as much this year. The purple ones are great. There are no white ones (which were peppermint-y). The rest taste like fruity flavors (orange is orangey, yellow is lemony, etc.). The pink ones taste like strawberry flavored chap stick. I do not care for them at all.

I think I'll just eat all the purple ones and move on. Any ideas on what went wrong? The Necco web site says the recipe has not changed!

It's Time to Go!

Yesterday, Valentine's Day, Mr. Bean took String Bean and I out for dinner at Corner Bakery. Before we left, we spent several minutes talking about going. 15 month old String Bean must have gotten tired of all the talk since she toddled out of the room and brought back her winter coat. A few minutes later, Mr. Bean was sitting down and she brought my car keys to him. "Which key do we need?" he asked her and she shuffled through them and handed him my car key.

Apparently it was time to go!

Oh, How I Love Thee...

Let me count the ways! (Most of these are just silly, but there is a photo to go with each of them!)

1. You are an incredible father.
   
2. You have crazy-mad map skills.
3. You provide for our family.
4. You always look young.
5. You don't mind making a fool of yourself.
6. Your family lives in Hawaii, which is a big plus.
7. You are passionate about the Bears.
8. You are a great photographer; we have good photos because of it!
9. You make me laugh.
10. You are a great cook!
    

Oh, I could go on and on. Happy Valentine's Day, Mr. Bean!