Happy Valentine's Day

Growing up my parents always made a big deal over Valentine's day; who wouldn't want to celebrate the holiday of love? Now that I have a family, I too want to always make this little holiday in the middle of February extra special. As my kids are getting older, it is becoming more and more fun to watch their expressions and come up with our own family traditions. We spent the week cutting out and decoring hearts until our dining room was fully emeresed with red and pink. We had originally made plans with our neighbors with a fondue night, but when kids were sick with colds, we had to go to plan B. We had a great evening just the four of us, and I am already looking forward to next year.
Harper's rose from Daddy.

Part of Lake's v-day gift was paint and paint brushes. Lake has been painting non-stop since last weekend. I have a pile of beautiful and colorful art work but I am running out of places to display his creative work. I asked Lake where I should hang the rest of the pictures and he firmly states, "all over the walls of the entire house, I can't stop painting until the walls are full."