Love Fest 2011

So, I am very delinquent in posting this, but I couldn't miss the opportunity to post about Valentines Day 2011 with my sweet love bugs!  First, here is a look back to Valentines Day 2010:

We went to the zoo and shared a lot of family time!  You'll notice this year Johnny is wearing the shirt Angel wore last year.  I just LOVE both my lil' Romeos!

This year we kept it pretty simple which lately is the name of the game for us.  Johnny brought some flowers and cards to his teachers at his MDO's celebration the Friday before Valentines Day.  I just couldn't get it together to bring flowers to Angel's teachers on the actual day.  I guess it's the thought that counts.  Both boys passed out Valentines to their classmates.  This year they chose Toy Story 3 Valentines that they addressed themselves.

In the evening we celebrated at home with a little something from mom and dad.  This momma knows the way to my littlest boys' hearts, monster trucks and candy!

I just love shopping for cards in the "son" section!  Both Angel and Johnny are such a wonderful gift to us and I relish every opportunity to lavish love on them!  The boys also made cards for their grandparents and daddy which were very sweet!  You can't beat home made!

All 3 of my guys have stolen my heart, completely!  Here are my forever Valentines: 

Jeff has been busy at work, but he still found the time to get me a sweet card, roses, and a little teddy bear.  My man is the best!

He and I also were able to get away for a weekend retreat with our Sunday School class the weekend before Valentines Day.  It was wonderful, refreshing, and such a blessing!  Not to mention very edifying for us both in our marriage and as individuals.  We love our church and the young couples that we are honored to walk through life with.  Our sweet friend Allison captured this precious picture of us at the retreat!  I think it is so sweet!  And well the man kissing me is pretty sweet too!

Our "snow" day in pictures

So, Houstonians are a bit nuts. Heaven help us but if there is snow in the forecast we all lose our minds! Well there was snow in the forecast for today so everything shut down in preparation for the approaching Winter Storm of 2011. Well, we woke up to some ice and unfortunate car accidents from ice on the roads, but no snow. I think it important to say that I am one of those "better safe than sorry" people, so I am grateful for all the cautions that were taken.

The boys were a bit disappointed, but it really didn't faze them much. I was the total opposite when I was a kid. I would have freaked out, so I had a plan for how to handle the boys' disappointment. We talked about how weathermen make guesses or predictions, but only God knows.

Angel's teacher had given them a homework assignment to make a snowman. I asked Jeff this morning what we should do about it. He suggested we make one out of paper. Later he told me he was kidding, but he should know better than to kid like that with this COM (Craft Obsessed Momma)! I cut out the shapes and the boys glued it all together and decorated it. I taught them to draw snowflakes by telling them to make a letter "x" and then Jesus' cross over top. Who knew that explanation would work, but it did?!

Proud Angel with his snowman

This next picture is not my favorite of J, but I added it to show you the bright and sun shinny day out the window! Poor Mr. Weatherman! I know you are feeling defensive today, but thanks for the extra day with all of my sweet boys!

Here's a better picture showcasing J's snowman and his precious smile!

We made paper snowflakes too. I helped the boys fold them and then they each decided what shapes they wanted where. I had to do the cutting because child safety scissors just wouldn't cut it, literally. Our snowflakes turned out a bit more colorful than the real deal too. The boys got to see that each snowflake was different and we talked about how God makes each person unique and special just like snowflakes! It was "snow" much fun sans the actual snow!