Love Day

Here is a picture of me with my little "Valentines".  Of course, my main Valentine had already left for work.  We LOVE Valentine's Day around here.  It is always so much fun and a bright spot in the month of February (I do have one child that claims she doesn't really like the holiday because you have to give cards to boys in your class with messages that you don't really mean!  Good point.)

We were busy with LOTS of class parties- 4 this year!  I also got to attend a delicious Valentine brunch that one of my great friends had (wish I would have snapped a picture).  After Cole's preschool party, we headed to the elementary school.  Jordan was up first and I tell ya what, Cole is treated like a prince in that 3rd grade classroom.  He loves visiting those kids and Jordan's fabulous teacher.

It's kind of sad to think of this as being Ashton's last elementary party.  Where does the time go?  I love 5th graders.  They are so funny- kind of awkward but full of energy and excitement.

Finally, it was on to Regan's class where they were playing heart bingo.  Notice her hair when we first arrived.  Of course, I had to fix it. (The girls all wore their headbands that our neighbor made them a couple of years ago...Regan said it was to remember her by because she moved....love you SP!)

For Tod and I at this stage, it is hard to find time to really celebrate V-day.  We have a little tradition where we leave a Valentine and favorite candy bar on the table for the other person- this year Symphony for him, white Kit-Kat for me....a perfect tradition- easy and inexpensive!

(Sadly the most recent picture I have of us is from Christmas!)

Of course, this day always stirs dear, special memories of my mama- she would have been 63 years young on V-day.  I miss her every, single day but especially on this day of love.  This year I found myself wishing that she could know these grand kids of hers.  I know she would love to spend time with them.  I do believe that in some way, she does know them and have a strong bond with them already.   For now, I am thankful to have so many memories of her and our time on earth together.  What a lady!