Our Valentines

We had a really good family day for Valentine's day this year. Valentine's has kind of taken on a new meaning now that we have kids old enough to understand what it is and want to get involved, but it is still a lot of fun. There isn't as much Chris/me time, but there are a lot more gifts and love to go around now!

• When we sat down to eat breakfast, the boys were greeted with small gifts on the table. We gave them each a little Nemo activity and sticker book and a Disney ice pack (they like to use them when they get hurt). Brayden's comment was "Wow, I am so excited, I didn't know we were going to get gifts too."


• After we were all ready, we headed to Walmart to return some things and look for something for the boys. While there, Chris found a really good deal on a TV (we have been looking for a newer one for awhile). We went home and then he headed back to get it since it wouldn't fit in the van with all of us in it.


• We spent most of the afternoon putting it together, cleaning and rearranging.


• We got one of those heart-shaped pizzas from Papa Murphy's for the boys for dinner.


• After dinner and their baths, the boys got to eat popcorn and watch Madagascar 2 (we rented it).


• After the boys went to bed, Chris and I finally got our time! We made cheese and chocolate fondue and ate by candlelight. We had really good conversation and it was very romantic.


• I was showered with Valentine's and gifts all day long, from Chris and from the boys. My favorite gift, however, was when Chris told me he wanted to start doing a Bible study together a couple of nights a week and go through a book. I am so excited! I am hoping it will bring us closer to God and each other and make our marriage even stronger.