Firsts

FIRST smiles, the BEST! Our sweet lil sis is the happiest girl ever! Always has a smile for everyone. Here she is at 3 mo. and 4 mo. with some yummy CHEEKS that I kiss on all day long!

FIRST lost tooth! He's looking soooo grown up and thinks he's super cool (well he is).

FIRST baby GIRL blessing (back in Dec.) and it was so special because our little Mia got to wear the same dress her mama wore and many other family members including her Great-Great Grandpa in the Catholic church in Italy 102 years ago. Wow!! I was thrilled I got to use the dress for my own sweet daughter and it was just perfect. Thanks to ALL our family who came and made it a very special day!



Smiles for great-grammie.

FIRST fieldtrip for our former pre-school dropout. He's back in school and loving it! Woo hoo, mom gets a break from both boys twice a week!

And some random Ninja Turtles in the desert, why not? Fighting the evil, bad sage brush, their new favorite pastime in St. George.

Day of Love

7:30 am - wake up to: "Is it Valentine's Day? Happy Valentine's Day!"
Homemade cards shoved in my face. Exhausted but I smile.
Boys find and rip open their Valentine surprise from us.
Pink heart pancakes, bacon and red Gatorade.
Matching red polos on the handsome dudes and red ruffles and a bow (always) for sister.

Pick up Mr. Mason from school: "I got a princess sucker but I didn't want it 'cause it's for girls. I miss Christian 'cause I love him."
Paper from Mason's school reads: I love my mom because...she gets me food. Good to feel needed.
Pick up Christian from school: "Annie says she doesn't have a Valentine. My Valentine is the floor. I kissed the floor at school."
Boys dump out Valentines, trade them, share them, overload on sugar. Very happy boys.
Look down to see Mason giving lil sis a taste of his tootsie pop while she's in my arms. Yikes. Her mouth starts a watering.
Christian: "Mom, who's your Valentine?"
Me: "Dad, and you of course."

Impromptu crab legs for dinner. Boys actually try them and love them.
Mason: "It's DE-LEE-sious!"
Daddy and the kindergartner play some chess. Smart boy. Mason plays Ninja Turtles and I cuddle the snuggly babe.

Had a pre-Valentines date night with my hubs last night. We were the only ones in the restaurant. Tasty sushi rolls and private dining for 2. So nice. Followed by couples massages. No more tight, achy neck. Goodbye tension headache. Sooooo nice. Came home to sleeping kids. Silence. SOOOOO nice!

Great day celebrating love and family. xoxo