I HEART VALENTINE'S DAY

We've actually been celebrating the last few weeks.  Valentine's truly is my VERY favorite holiday.  Who doesn't love delicious heart shaped cookies and expressing love & appreciate to those most important to us.  

Jake and I always celebrate on February 1st since that's the date we got engaged.  It was a fun and simple date... dinner at Macaroni Grill (Not my fav, but close to the show), went to the show"Kaleidoscope" by Ririe&Woodbury @ Capital Theatre, and got frozen yoguart @ Orange Leaf.  It was fun to exchange gifts too.  I got Jake a new tie and he got me this awesome back massager that I've wanted for a long time.  

The kids and I have been busy doing all kinds of fun Valentine activities... Making sugar cookies, valentine cards, heart-attacking neighbors, delivering gifts/treats, and hosting a crazy fun neighborhood party/playdate & a fancy Valentine dinner with my family!!!  

It's been a wonderful holiday!  Lots to be grateful for and Lots of LOVE!!!!

The Goods, with my friends Jacob & Julia, after their fun preschool Valentine's party

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!!  Since Jake and I already celebrated this lovely holiday... We decided it was the kids turn.  I surprised them with fun new hooded bath towels this morning with their valentine oatmeal breakfast!!! Our favorite ( I know lame, but we love it)!!! The strawberries got us in the spirit and then we were all off to our morning ritual... the gym.  Afterwards Jake took a separate car and met us at home as he picked Ava up on her very first date.  He rang the doorbell and handed her a single red rose...This was the real deal.

They had so much fun at McDonald's even though Jake was dreading his meal, but they made up for it with a trip to Orange Leaf.  Then they made a quick pit stop at Top Hat Video and picked up the movie "Barbie and Three Musketeers," which they are currently watching downstairs.  They have the cutest relationship.  It just brings a smile to my face.

While they were gone Mac and I had a date of our own.  A romantic lunch for two at home.  After being covered in his noodles and spinach we snuggled up to watch his favorite, "Brainy Baby."  Now the little guy is down for a nap.

I love my kids so much.  Valentine's really is one of my favorite holidays.  It's such a fun time to express love and appreciation to the people that matter most.