Family Fun Week (Valentine's Day)

A few years ago, the kids decided that they wanted to celebrate Valentine's Day as a family. They were tired of being left out of all the dating fun. We came up with the idea to have a week full of family dates. We have tired going to the movies, having a painting party, family game night, going bowling, making Valentine cards, decorating cut-out cookies, camp out in the family room, karaoke night, making chocolates, playing at the park, a family disco night, etc... The kids have loved spending the time as a family and coming up with new ideas for family dates. Now they don't complain when my husband and I go out without them. If you have any fun ideas to add to our Family Fun Week collection, please email them to us.

The Green Rabbit

My dad's family use to have this tradition that revolved around a puke green UGLY rabbit cookie jar. I don't know how this got started or how it ended a couple of years ago, but it was part of our family for over 20 years. The green rabbit would suddenly appear at weddings, birthdays, front porches, family reunions, etc... There would always be a poem attached explaining where the rabbit had been and why he came for a visit. It was one of my favorite family jokes. For my family it was a great way to stay connected to our extended family who lived far away.