Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day isn't my favorite holiday, but it is super fun to fun things for.  With this whole wretched foot situation, I haven't had much motivation or desire to do a whole lot.   Especially fun, crafty things.  I decided that I wanted to break out of my yucky mood and have fun.  

Things were slightly different around here this year.  Jon's dad was in town and Ben's girlfriend was coming over for dinner.   As if I wasn't already planning fun little gifts and a "valentine-y"table, it's always fun to do fun things for even more people!  (Pinterest helps too!)

The flowers are Emily's, but I liked to pretend they were mine for a little while!  Plus, they made the table look that much prettier!

Ben was trying to teach Grandpa how to play the trombone.  (:

I splurged and made the famous fried chicken!  YUM!

Ben and Emily

These are two very sweet kiddos!  I just have to say...I am SO not ready for this whole boyfriend/girlfriend thing!  As if it's not weird enough for my baby to have a girlfriend...it was that much weirder for her to be over for dinner!  Being a mom of teenagers is so strange!

Emily, if you read this, I am glad that you were able to come over for dinner!  You are welcome over anytime!  You are such a sweet girl!  (: 

I told Jon that my one request was that I get a picture of the two of us before the day was over.  Unfortunately, Jon dove into his homework after dinner, I went to bed early and the picture never happened.  ):  That's ok.  I told him that since Valentine's Day was all about me doing for everyone else, that he owes me a real Valentine's day!  Maybe we will get our picture then.

Happy Valentine's Day!

There isn't a whole lot to say about our Valentine's Day. It was a very busy day!

But we did have little gifts on a fun, festive table.

And what would Valentine's Day be without sweet treats?

I had never made red velvet cake before, but for some reason it seemed a fitting dessert for this special day. I have to say, they were delicious!!

Me and my Valentine!
I love him!!

Snow Day Craftiness: Valentine's Style

Again, Abby felt the need to be crafty. I was right there with her. I figured since we have been collecting jars ever since doing this crafty project, that we could change things up a little bit and go with a Valentine's theme with them. (I forgot to take a picture of mine.) Abby decided that she wanted to make a Valentine treat for her teachers.
They turned out adorable and the teachers loved them!

We also decided that since we were stuck in the house and wanted to be crafty, that it would be fun to make Valentine's instead of buying them and just writing her name on them. We spent a lot of time looking at options. Abby finally decided on this design.
We didn't download the design, we just came up with our own.
I think they turned out super cute!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Yes, I know, this a bit overdue, but this is the first time I have time to sit down and do it. Valentine's Day seemed to be a whole weekend affair around here! It started out with Abby's class party at school on Friday.

Abby HATES it when I take pictures of here at school, hence, the expression on her face. I loved the idea of the thing she is holding! PTO put these together for those that ordered them and then they delivered them to the kids on the day of the Valentine's parties. Such a fun little surprise!

It's a can of Dr. Pepper with tons of candy attached to it.

The note attached says, "You're just what the doctor ordered." (Get it, Dr. Pepper, just what the doctor ordered...)

I thought this was a fun idea for the class party! They dipped their pretzel rods in melted white chocolate and then in sprinkles! I think I might have to steal that idea for a birthday party!!

Abby was ok with me taking pictures of her with a few friends. This is her and Kelsey.

Abby and Jackie!

Abby and Jenna!

Ben, Abby and Luke were so excited to receive Valentine cards with McDonald's Arch cards inside from their Grandma and Grandpa Grief!

On Saturday Ben and Abby got to use their Arch cards.

This is what Ben chose to use his Arch card on. I wouldn't normally let him get a Big Mac, but how could I refuse him when it was his gift?

Abby stayed in the normal range of food!
(Luke was napping at this time, so he hasn't been able to use his Arch card yet.)
THANK YOU KEN & JEANIE! THEY LOVED IT!!

Saturday night we watched our friends, Dan & Laurie's, girls so that they could go out on a date! We did "make your own pizzas" which my kids always enjoy! I think Annabelle and Josephine did too!

This is Josephine making her pizza.

Abby's turn.

Annabelle wanted a picture with Abby. Look at the smile on that girl! Maybe she can teach Abby to be a little bit more cheesy!

Annabelle's turn.

The finished products. So cute! Anna's pizza has a heart made out of pepperoni's and Abby's has an 'A' for Abby. Jo went simple with extra cheese! YUM!!

In return for watching Dan and Laurie's girls on Saturday night, Jon and I got to go out on Sunday for Valentine's Day. We don't often get the chance to do a whole lot without the kids, so we really enjoyed some to ourselves! We went to Owasso for dinner and a movie (Valentine's Day) as well as some kid free time at Target and Best Buy. So much easier and faster to go in and out of stores without three kids in tow! We had a really good time! THANK YOU, DAN & LAURIE!!!