Happy Valentine's Day 2013

It was a fun Valentine's Day this year at our house as we had 2 little girls who finally understood the fun of holidays! Ben took the day off and we made an extra special breakfast.  I had woken up early to make muffins and eggs...but little did I know that was Ben's plan too.  He had bought some heart shaped molds so we made heart shaped eggs and banana-blueberry muffins--yummy! 

 Jade is growing up and turning into quite the thinker and sweetheart.  She is realizing the consequences of her choices and can usually think something through before she does it to see if it would be a good choice or not.  Just look at her sweet smile...it melts my heart.  Everyday we hear her sweet voice tell us "I love you" many, many times! I do not ever want those days to end.

 

Kiera is our rambunctious, fun-loving free spirit.  She runs from morning until night non-stop and is so full of life and energy.  She is learning to say all kinds of words and phrases and has to do everything her big sister does.  We sure love our Kiera Bear!

Ben got me some roses this year...the girls and I sure enjoyed them while they bloomed.  He also got the girls some rose shaped suckers...

Boy were they big....

and sticky, but they were well loved!

The girls got to try their first ever chocolate dipped strawberries because my VT companion and I made them for our ladies we visit.  Jade could not wait to take that first bite...

Kiera forgot which part to eat first...she sure enjoyed the green stuff!

YUM!

 Later in the day we also had play group at our house and decorated sugar cookies with lots of friends!

 Jade had way too much fun with the sprinkles!

What a fun day we had!  Later that night Ben's Mom even volunteered to watch the girls for a few hours so Ben and I could go out.  Since we don't like the crowds on Valentine's or really any holiday down here...we went to the Rec center and played raquetball and sat in the hot tub.  It was a nice quiet date and we even got some needed exercise.