Valentine's Day

 Avery was home from school on Valentine's Day, he had a massive double ear infection. Poor guy, he was home for about a week and a half sick! I decided to make it a fun day since he was missing his class Valentine's Day party at school. Though his awesome teacher stopped by with all his goodies from classmates, he was so excited to still get valentines.

 They played out in the snow, we haven't gotten much snow this winter (NOT complaining!) so I feel like I have to let them get out in it when it does snow. They had a blast playing on the deck then venturing into the yard. I heard some friendly snowball fights going on...and some not so friendly. Oh well. Boys.

 We made and decorated sugar cookies, they were supposed to be for Andy, but the boys had a little too much fun licking the knives and decorating-wiping frosting off-and redecorating their cookies so I decided not to put Andy through the experience of the "you don't know where their hands have been" cookies. because we do know where those little hands have been and we want none of that. None.

 Nora and the boys were sporting Valentine colored clothes. You can't especially tell Jack was wearing anything festive because he loves to wear his hoody everywhere. He did look very cute in his red cowboy hat though. Nora was getting quite the work out, the bow on her head was easily almost as big as her little noggin...but it was too cute to pass up. I love my little valentines!

  

 Every year Andy and I do a little "doorbell ditch" valentine treat for the kids. They loved it this year, and couldn't figure out who would leave treats for them, it was cute to see the boys run for the door squealing every time the doorbell rang. Even Nora gave a little smile when her Hello Kitty treat arrived.

  We had a good Valentine's Day this year, we relaxed at home and ate yummy food. I hope we're providing good memories for our kids, even if it is a holiday made up for stores to make more money. : )