Love is in the air!!

Happy Valentines Day! We didn't do anything fancy this year, but I wanted to make sure everyone "felt" love. I decorated the play room door with reasons why I love my kids. They had fun finding which ones were for them.

 I got to spend the evening with the kids while Travis was at church for scouts. We had fun opening gifts and reading valentines. I got to capture some love with each of my little loves.

I love my little Ashlynn. She's glued to my hip and she loves it there. I'm so grateful she says "ma ma ma ma" all day long instead of Dad or I'd be a little disappointed. She's so fun to watch grow, she's similar to the other kids in so many ways, but also her own little self. Not a cuddle bug so I cherish the quick hugs and the bedtime routine.

 How can I love this boy so much?! He makes me laugh harder than anything! I love his cuddles and hugs, his laugh and his sense of humor. He is such a happy, excited, fun-loving boy. He loves to play and play with me. When he is on helper mode, he is the best helper I could ask for, so fast, efficient and knows where everything is! His love language is Gift and Time.

Oh my sweet Kaylin! She knows the way to her mama's heart. I love her kisses, reading together, doing art projects together. I love that when I'm stressed, she knows exactly what to do to help lighten my load. She is SO helpful and never complains. She is beautiful inside and out!!! Her love language is Words of Affirmation and Physical Touch.

 Mika my little sharer. With everything! Even her little lollipop. She'll share anything with Ethan (and do anything for him too). Anything she gets from school she will divide for us. Or like her Valentines today she gave some to her non-school friend at playgroup. I love her bright blonde hair and her beautiful blue eyes. I love her funny stories and cuddling with her watching movies. I love how she doesn't listen and then exclaims "I listen to my family" so matter-of-factly.

I'm Ethan's room mom at his school. I brought Ashlynn with me this time. She had a lot of fun with the other kids, like with this cute boy, she kept attacking his Vday box taking the eyes off and eating them :)

 She kept yelling (this is non crying, but a yell none the less) so Ethan's teacher took a turn with her. (she has two grand daughters)

Ethan happy with his Valentines!

Cute kiddos from his class! (I go in on Wednesdays so I know them all pretty well)

Cuddling up to one of Ethan's classmates. So cute.

 Trying to figure out what's going on...

So Travis and I get to go to Charleston with our friends the Ohmans for a long weekend. We are SO excited!  Counting that for our date night and fun Vday plans:) Will post pics next week!