I think one of the things I'm going to miss most when my kids are older are these little holiday celebrations. It doesn't take much to make them so excited, and I just love it. We started our Valentine's Day with hearts on their chairs and a few little gifts.
These two had their boxes all ready to receive Valentines at school (a cat and a storm trooper, of course)

Tessa was pretty happy with her light up heart. You don't get much when you don't really know what's going on yet.
Ben was able to come home that day, so while Tessa napped, I headed to the classroom parties.
One of the best parts of the day: emptying out your box, checking out your loot, and trading with your sibling.
Happy Valentine's Day!
We have a day of parties, hearts, sugar, and fun ahead of us. I know that I'm going to miss these holiday celebrations when the kids are older. I absolutely love how excited they get for the day, and I love making it exciting for them!
Here's a few pictures of past Valentine's Day sweetness:
2009
2010
2011
2013
2014
2015
(This was the best picture I could find...guess it was a crazy year😂)
2016
2017
First of all, thank you for praying for Tessa! It's been a trying couple of weeks for her, and we so appreciate each and every thought and prayer that has been made on her behalf. 💚
Second of all, prepare yourself for a picture overload of sunshine, warmth, and fun from our annual trip to Florida. Despite two kids struggling with colds, we still had a great time and enjoyed every minute of being outside!
How you eat chips after being attacked by seagulls the day before.
This girl LOVED the sand and her daily walks on the beach
Max had the best time with all these boys around!
And the kids were thrilled when their second cousin Olivia was able to stay with them for a few days.
Ringing in the new year with sparklers, fireworks, and some cute kids. Another fun year in Florida is in the books!