Valentine's lasted nearly a week since it was a mid-week holiday. For a Valentines celebration, Keith took us out for an adults only dinner. We left the kids at home with the babysitter and didn't look back, until nearly 10:00! First off we went out for a couple of drinks and then out for a great steak dinner. Thanks for an unforgettable evening, Mr Hamilton.
Lounging on the couches during cocktail hour. This is also where we were sitting when the news alert came across my iPhone that Whitney Houston had died. (we usually keep our phones handy when the kids are with the sitter). The people behind us were quite intrigued with our conversation.
On Sunday morning we brought up some of Oliver's old puzzles from the basement for Kellan. Since our house has been on the market to sell since early January a lot of the boys toys have been put away. Kellan loved the puzzle pieces.
Brrrrr.....
Truck sounds with the transportation puzzle.
Nearby, Oliver was playing his new favorite iPad game; Where's the Water.
We spent an entire day in our PJ's. It was the first time in over a month that we didn't have any showings on our house and we didn't have to go anywhere. It was wonderful!
After nap, the boys and I made Chocolate Chip Cookies. Once Upon a Time I used to bake more often but it just hasn't happened much since the boys have arrived. It was time to break out Betty Crocker and show the boys Mom's killer Chocolate Chip Cookie making skills!
Oliver and Kellan helped dump in many of the ingredients. Mom may have had to fish a few egg shells out of the batter but other than that it was great. Oliver couldn't wait to dump in the big bag of chocolate chips.
Kellan kept a close eye on Oliver's dumping skills.
Finally, we were ready to put the dough on the cookie sheet. Oliver was quite skilled at making the little balls. We still have some time for Kellan to learn.
Kellan diving in for the next cookie in the making.
It is important to get a great big hand full!
To all of the co-workers who ate the cookies, don't worry, they DID wash their hands!
Kellan keeping close watch on the cookies in the making.
Kellan telling Mommy all about what was going on in the oven and expressing that it is HOT!
He is quick to tell us and sign that it's "Hot, Hot, Hot"
Mmmmm First Batch is ready for sampling.
I just noticed... one cookie has a bite out of it. What?!
The boys enjoying their first cookies.
A cheesy seal of approval.
Monday night we realized that we hadn't completed Oliver's valentines for his class. He was excited to complete them and fill them out as To: Friend From: Oliver. He wrote Friend and Oliver on most of them and then he was worn out. Mommy may have helped him out on the last few. With a class of 24, there is a lot of writing required.
The next step was inserting the sucker.
Gone are the days of the simple valentine in an envelope. They no longer come with the white little envelopes and the cool ones have treats to go with them.
Ta-Da... The completed Valentine.
The next day was Oliver's classroom party.
Each student decorated a bag to fill with valentines and goodies.
Check out that loot on the lego table.
Later we headed over to Kellan's valentine party. He was cruising the room like he owned the place. They were having a dance party and he's all about a good boogie woogie.
Doing a lap with a Chocolate Chip Cookie. We know that they aren't as good as Mommy's because most of it didn't get eaten.
Happy Valentine's from Oliver!
Kellan giving some suspicious (or maybe flirty) eyes to the other party people.
The school had a mail box for Mom's and Dad's to leave mail for mid-day delivery leading up to Valentines Day. The boys got two special deliveries and when they got home they enjoyed looking at their cards again.
Sometimes I find it ironic that the best photos are blurry. It happens quick and the camera doesn't always have a chance to focus. Much like life sometimes.
Oliver having fun on the stairs.
Mommy and Kellan self portrait.
What's funny about his shirt is he wore this last Valentines Day too. He's grown but his rate of growth has slowed significantly since the first 6 months.
Mommy and her sweetest Valentines.
It wasn't long before the party and sugar crash kicked in.
After dinner, Oliver went through his gift bag again and someone had given him this lip kazoo. In no time, Kellan swiped it and figured out how to make it whistle with a hum.
Oliver and his whistle smacking lips.
Kellan back in lip smacking action.
Happy Valentines Day from our sweetness to yours!
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