Happy (early) Valentine's Day!

Where I grew up, Valentine's day was never cold. In fact, February was usually a pretty warm month, with day-time temperatures frequently reaching 80 degrees. So the whole "warm and snuggly on V-day" was never an image I conjured up.

Thus, when I realized (years later) that I had likely been conceived in the month of February, I naturally assumed I was a Valentine's day baby (Yes. That was the only reason I could think of for my parents to make a baby). I mentioned that to a friend from Idaho once and he said, "Forget Valentine's day, it's cold in February." "Oh," I said. "Really?" Anyway, here I am in February in Boston and it is cold! So, as a "just because" gift, and because I wanted to try my hand at them, I have knitted a pair of mittens for our friend from Georgia--who is practically a popsicle in this frigid New England weather. Taylor was my model, so I hope they fit our friend's hands.