Happy Valentine's Day!!

Yesterday was Valentine's day, and I took the opportunity to share a little love...  :)

When I taught preschool, I loved all the treats and goodies my students brought in.  I didn't, however, love the pounds that crept on because of this.  For this reason, I typically try to shy away from my usual go-to chocolate bar for the teacher's Valentines.  This year I found little magnet notepads for Owen's teachers Valentines from Hallmark.  :)


Owen with his Valentine's Day loot from his class party.


Pop rocks are fun!!






I didn't get any pictures of the girl this Valentine's day.  We all enjoyed a nice evening together at home.  I compiled each one of my family members a list of 10 things I love about them, which were a huge hit.  :)  I love how Mariah is a-ok not following the crowd and standing on her own.  I love Natalie's generous, sensitive heart, and I love how Owen looks out for his mama...among other things.  On the bottom of each list, was their first clue for the scavenger hunt to find their Valentine's goodies.  I made the girls' rhyme, and I drew Owen's clues in pictures.  I know the girls are a little big for this, but they loved it all the same, especially since the only word I could think to rhyme with "through," was "poo".  :)

 I made a crowd favorite for dinner ~ Mayonnaise Chicken ~ I know, I know, it sounds nasty, but it really is good!  ;)  We got a free rental code from Redbox, and enjoyed the movie Thor along with THIS for dessert.  Mmmm!!!  (Actually, I didn't even taste it, I had blackberries and whipped cream, but it looked good!!)

We all went to bed feeling quite loved...
:)
~mj~