Just Another Day

Valentine's Day is what I would consider a low-priority holiday around our house. Which really means we don't do anything for it (Christmas is the only holiday we decorate for, and while we hand out candy on Halloween and try to have a mini-"just us" Thanksgiving dinner, we don't really do anything else at our house to recognize the passing holidays). We didn't even bother with planning a "special" meal (although we did plan something delicious--Panko Crusted Pork--yum!).

However, we do always do one thing to commemorate Valentine's Day. For the past fifteen years (although we've only been attending for five--see last year's post here), the fabulous Johnny Holm's band comes to Sioux Falls to put on a show at the El Riad Shriner's Mosque, hosted by the Fife and Drum Unit. Darrell was again obligated to work since he is a member of the unit (and actually co-won Rookie of the Year with my brother at the Christmas party in January!), plus he is also in a photography unit so during his work "breaks" he pulled out his camera to get some shots of the band. While I miss getting to spend most of the night on the dance floor with him, I do enjoy the opportunity to hang out with some of the other "Fife wives" and do some quality people watching (or, as was the case Saturday night, get people-watched by some creepers a few tables over). I may not ever get into the hearts and pinks and plastering the word "Love" everywhere, but I certainly enjoy having this dance as a part of our holiday celebration!

Enjoying a little bit of time together

Johnny rocking a little Jimmy Buffett

Johnny's daughter singing a tune with a seriously old guy busting some moves (that guy is like ninety. No joke)

Cupid making an appearance onstage 

Johnny showing the crowd some love--and vice versa

PS Didn't my husband take some great shots?!? Love him!