I sure can! This has turned out to be a very full, very love-filled Valentine's Day. I have felt absolutely special. I hope my sweethearts have too. I know the twins really liked their balloons. Cal gave a smile (one of his only for the day) when he received his. Bless Nana's heart, she had to keep the fussy little guy while I went to Asher's school party today. I forgot to take her picture with her Valentines because it was so hectic when I came back from the party. I will have to get a makeup picture soon! Asher made a creative handprint valentine for me and Tyler, we also got a coupon book from him. Leila gave us a pretty drawing and a card she made at the tea party. I decided to cover the kid's bedroom doors with hearts that have reasons that I love them. I thought this was a fun change from the traditional card....they liked it too. Can you believe how expensive cards are?!! I wish I could say that this heart themed breakfast was tonight, but our dinner tonight was from a drive thru. Thankfully, Nanny brought us Valentines that included a cookie cake! It made our fast food dinner seem a little sweeter. ;) Asher had a basketball game at 5:30 tonight. He played great! He is turning into quite the basketball player. The twins enjoyed watching the game and walking around with Grandpa and Lala. They received extra attention and love from Leila, Abby, and Payton, while watching the game. The first half of the game, they both sat in my lap....what a lap full of love! My biggest surprise of the day, a huge box, with my name on it, was waiting on me when I came home from Asher's party! Apparently, Asher, Leila, Cal, and Caroline (with the help of Nanny and Nana!) did a little (or quite a lot!) shopping for their mommy. The card was very flattering and ended with the kids telling me how much they love my cooking. Inside the box was a new, full set of pots and pans!!! I felt so very loved and appreciated and humbled. What thoughtful, loving people I have in my life! I am so grateful for this gift. Our current cookware is 15 years old. Yes, I said 15 years! Most of all, I am just so overcome with emotion that my mom and nana are helping my children show love to their momma. I have the best family in the whole wide world! I do not deserve them, but I am so happy to have them. I ended the night with my sweetheart. We took this self portrait doing dishes in the kitchen. It's romantic, I know! Ha! There is no other place I'd rather be. He's been my Valentine since 1996. He is the first man that I ever cooked a meal for and I hope he will be the last man that I prepare meals for. I love him very, very much. Also, I just watched Matthew Crawley propose to Lady Mary while the snow fell in London. I'm a happy, happy girl! Happy Valentine's Day 2013!
The upward basketball banquet was Monday night. The Upward organization hosted a great banquet for the kids. All of the players received medals, watched a video of their bball skills, and were entertained by Keith Coast ministries. Asher had a night full of fun!
They received their belt loops and badges and serenaded us with a song. "If you're happy and you know it, show your claws. If you're happy and you know it, show you're strong." Pretty cute song for our little tiger cubs! ;) We love watching Asher enjoy his cub scout experience.
Our last bit of winter....I hope! It was very fun to have a beautiful snow and the kids loved being out of school on Thursday. Too bad Tyler had to work. Wednesday was such an enjoyable day watching the snow fall as I worked. We even had a snowball fight at lunch. Then, I had a snowball fight with my little brother (he showed me no mercy!) and my sweet kids (they also showed me no mercy!). Lesson learned.....I need to work on my aim! ;)
Asher's school had a winter festival on Friday night. We took Asher's best friend with us and the kids had a ball. It was fun for Cal too, he loved attacking Daddy with a kiss attack. I was excited because I won a $10 gift certificate for a local restaurant and a painting (painted by Asher's teacher)!
We had a busy weekend. We planted our winter garden...atleast, most of it. We all went to church, and the twins looked cute enough for a quick picture. ;) I've been hard at work cleaning our house. It was time to wax the floors. Thankfully, Nanny kept the kids so I could get it all done at once. Tyler and I even had a spontaneous dinner by ourselves. Thanks to Gigi and Pop for keeping the twins, and Nanny and Nana for entertaining the big kiddos.
I sure can! This has turned out to be a very full, very love-filled Valentine's Day. I have felt absolutely special. I hope my sweethearts have too. I know the twins really liked their balloons. Cal gave a smile (one of his only for the day) when he received his. Bless Nana's heart, she had to keep the fussy little guy while I went to Asher's school party today. I forgot to take her picture with her Valentines because it was so hectic when I came back from the party. I will have to get a makeup picture soon! Asher made a creative handprint valentine for me and Tyler, we also got a coupon book from him. Leila gave us a pretty drawing and a card she made at the tea party. I decided to cover the kid's bedroom doors with hearts that have reasons that I love them. I thought this was a fun change from the traditional card....they liked it too. Can you believe how expensive cards are?!! I wish I could say that this heart themed breakfast was tonight, but our dinner tonight was from a drive thru. Thankfully, Nanny brought us Valentines that included a cookie cake! It made our fast food dinner seem a little sweeter. ;) Asher had a basketball game at 5:30 tonight. He played great! He is turning into quite the basketball player. The twins enjoyed watching the game and walking around with Grandpa and Lala. They received extra attention and love from Leila, Abby, and Payton, while watching the game. The first half of the game, they both sat in my lap....what a lap full of love! My biggest surprise of the day, a huge box, with my name on it, was waiting on me when I came home from Asher's party! Apparently, Asher, Leila, Cal, and Caroline (with the help of Nanny and Nana!) did a little (or quite a lot!) shopping for their mommy. The card was very flattering and ended with the kids telling me how much they love my cooking. Inside the box was a new, full set of pots and pans!!! I felt so very loved and appreciated and humbled. What thoughtful, loving people I have in my life! I am so grateful for this gift. Our current cookware is 15 years old. Yes, I said 15 years! Most of all, I am just so overcome with emotion that my mom and nana are helping my children show love to their momma. I have the best family in the whole wide world! I do not deserve them, but I am so happy to have them. I ended the night with my sweetheart. We took this self portrait doing dishes in the kitchen. It's romantic, I know! Ha! There is no other place I'd rather be. He's been my Valentine since 1996. He is the first man that I ever cooked a meal for and I hope he will be the last man that I prepare meals for. I love him very, very much. Also, I just watched Matthew Crawley propose to Lady Mary while the snow fell in London. I'm a happy, happy girl! Happy Valentine's Day 2013!
