Valentine's Day

 

 This year Nathan got to make his own Valentine box.  He was SO excited and went straight to the basement to sort through all of our random boxes we keep for just such an occasion.  He brought a bunch out and started deciding how to put them together.  We then cut holes and glued it all together and sprayed it silver.    Nathan was very anxious to decorate it.  A few hours later we got out the craft supplies and got to work.  I guess in third grade the name, "Bob" is really funny because Nate said he just had to name his Valentine robot, Bob.  The coolest part is that Bob is holding a sign that says, "Happy Valentine's Day!! Put Valentine's in my head.  Thank you -Nathan Felix  have fun (in cursive)"  And then when you put said Valentine's into the head they go down another hole into his tummy.  Needless to say he won "Best of All" in the contest for his class.
The second Picture above shows Nathan opening the tummy and getting his goods.  I got to help in Nate's class that day.  Greg watched the girls so I could focus on the kids.  We played a game the ladies at boot camp help me come up with.  I made these little fabric hearts and each player had one.  The person who was it rolled a dice and on a certain number tried to trap the hearts while the other players pulled their hearts away.  It was a lot of fun,

Ryan had a lot of fun this year and loved getting lots of candy and treats.  I love that he doesn't think it is too cool to wear a goofy hat. 

 Annie had parties at school and ballet.  Luckily her school party was the Friday before since she was sick on Valentine's Day.  She is growing up so much and is always proud of her masterpieces she brings home.

Greg and I were able to go out on Friday night.  He spent the day skiing but got home earlier than expected so we quickly called Grandma Pam and she was awesome to come down and watch the kids for a few hours.  We went to Red Lobster and had a blast.  There was a bit of a wait but it had been a long time since we went out to eat without Callie (November!!) that is was fun to just hang out.  We walked around and talked and shopped.  Once at the restaurant I saw a new side of Greg that was really cool.  For the last few months he has been going out to eat more with some friends at work.  It is a win-win since I don't feel bad about not making his lunch or buying nice stuff to put in his lunch and he gets to eat out and make good friends.  Anyway, since he goes out more he is a lot different at a restaurant.  While I used to take charge and talk to the waiter the tables have now turned and Greg takes charge and makes sure we get everything we want and need.  It was really a treat to watch and I look forward to doing it more.
All in all it was a great holiday.  I got flowers a little later than Valentine's Day, but that just means they were cheaper and on a day when I needed them more.  I love my husband.  I love my Nathan, Ryan, Annabelle and Callie.  They are the best things to ever happen to me.  I am truly smitten with each of them.