Valentine's Fun

This year it seems that Valentine's Day celebration started early.  On the kids school list this week I had added a couple of things for them to do. 
1.  Make a card for your siblings
2.  Fill out coupons

Well they couldn't wait.  So Friday instead of doing school work, they were ready to make and do.  It was so sweet to see each on give their valentines to their sibling.  Each one gave at a different time.  The love and and joy that came to my heart.  Not only was the "getter" excited but to see the look in the "givers" eyes was priceless.  Each one took time to make and add things to the card that they knew about the other person.  PURE SWEETNESS.  I wish Jeff could have been at home. 

So Sunday was the official Valentine's Day.  I would have loved for everyone to be in their church clothes for the pictures but they couldn't wait after they saw their gift bags.

  Garrett requested chocolate chip pancakes.  So to work I went.

Jeff and I made each of them a card that said, "What we LOVE about Garrett," and listed all the things we adore about this child.  You can see Ella "reading" her What we LOVE about Ella card too.

Seth is reading his "What we LOVE about Seth" card.  Seth and Garrett each got penguins skate guards.

Ella got new paint, Mickey puzzle and a new brush.

Each of the kids got a fancy cupcake from "Gimmie A Cupcake."  It is a new store in town.  Wow at the cupcakes.  They are incredible.

Each one got cards in the mail from Noni and Papa with money in them.  Aunt Linda and Uncle Keith sent cards with money too.  They love the mail when it is holiday time. 

Meme and Papa took us out to eat and everyone got more money and a bag of chocolate goodies.

We love chocolate!!