Be Mine...and I'll be Yours!

My Mom and Dad invited us over for Mom's Annual Valentine's feast.

We had {PINK /RED} everything...heart shaped french toast, eggs, hash browns, bacon, hot chocolate, juice...anything and everything you could imagine.

It was delicious. Thanks Mom & Dad!

We had some left over french toast and bread crumbs so we made a quick visit to the park to feed the ducks. They were extra hungry today...

...they even got a nibble of Lucy's knee.

I am not so sure she will be up to feeding them anytime soon!

We went home for an afternoon nap. I awoke to these...

Dad always has something up his sleeve. {Remember the roses Eric got me for our Anniversary...well they made it...but were on their way to dried roses!}

Anyway, it was perfect timing and they were fabulous.

To my surprise, Eric asked me what time I wanted to go see "He's just not that into you." I have been teasing him for the last month that we are going to see that on Valentine's Day, but I never thought he would take me seriously. Mom and Dad babysat Lucy for us while we grabbed a quick bite at Jimmy John's and hit the movie. Eric is such a great sport. He sat through the movie dying to get up and walk out, but he didn't say a word. As for me...I didn't love the movie either.
All in all it was a fun day with the people I {LOVE} the most.

The 14 days of Valentine's

This year Lucy was lucky enough to have {"Cupid"} visit her little red mailbox everyday until {Valentine's Day!}

She was so excited to see what {"Cupid"} had dropped off. I think she totally understood what Valentine's Day is all about....{Candy!}

Oh well she'll pick up on the {LOVE} thing someday.

{BE MINE}

Lucy and I have had such a fun week of {LOVE!}

We stopped by Cari's house on Thursday to exchange {Valentine's} with some of Lucy's buddies.

This is a picture prior to the sugar rush...

and the result of {candy}, donuts & cookies!

On Friday, Marcie and MaKenna invited us over for a {cupcake} party.

Well, her low key party was anything but. Marcie had a craft for the kids to do for their Daddy,

she read them a book, made {yummy} cupcakes and all shorts of treats for them.

Lucy had a blast playing, eating & exchanging {Valentine's.}

As for me, I {LOVE} having great friends so close. We always plan activities for our children...but in all reality it is for us!

Thanks again Marcie, Lucy talked about it all afternoon. We had a fun time.

The newest member of the Church....

Rylee Mae Pendleton

Last weekend we made the trek up north to attend Rylee's important day. Lucy was so excited to go to her Baptism...I am not sure she even understood or remembered what it was, but she was still excited. Rylee had called me and asked if I could speak, and I was honored!

Rylee invited all our family and her friends over for a wonderful brunch before her Baptism. Wendy and Mom put together a yummy spread. It was such a great day. She looked so beautiful and there is nothing better then seeing a child in the waters of baptism with her father. Reggie gave Rylee an amazing blessing and confirmation. Another weekend full of memories. Congratulations, Ry Ry...we love you.

After 3 hours and some odd minutes driving in the car she finally gave it up. Ahhhhhh the sight of a sleeping baby!

What a Legacy…

Lucy is so lucky to have both of her

Great Grandmas still alive and looking

younger everyday.  I remember my Great

Grandma Steiner, but we lived in

California and  didn't see her much.

Lucy knows her Greats just as much as her

Grandmas. 

What a legacy these women have left!

 Grandma Shirley in her 80th year

Grandma Bev in her 82nd year

Oh, what a beautiful morning...

Oh, what a beautiful day.

At that it was. We couldn't pass up the wonderful weather today. Friends called and we were off to the park for...

{Red Light!}

{Green Light!}

...riding bikes, pushing scooters, throwing sand and swinging. It wouldn't be a complete day at the park without a tantrum!

We can't wait for it to be Spring!