Valentines and Gi's Bday

We had a wonderful Valentine's Day around here. It was simple. Just the way I like it. The day started with Kam feeling "dizzy and empty", and so I let her come to Gymnastic with Owen for PT. We ran into Jean and Katie, always a treat! ;) We headed home and while Kam worked on homework, I ran to the grocery store. That's right folks.. Kam is old enough to babysit!! Wahoo! Owen and her just play video games for the 20 minutes I was gone and I was home in a dash. Then Kam helped me clean up the wine glasses (for ice water) and the candlesticks for our romantic family Valentine dinner.

I made pork tenderloin with cranberry wine sauce, mashed taters and broccoli. Everyone ate a ton and loved it. We finished off with heart shaped dark chocolate brownies and a tall glass of milk. We relaxed in bed and watched tv until we all crashed at 10. There were no cards, flowers, gifts.. but sweet all the same. I didn't even take pictures, but I was too busy enjoying the memories rather than trying to capture them.

I did take pictures on Sunday when we celebrated Gigi's 9th Birthday!

The weather has been so wonderful lately and we have been taking full advantage.  While the girls rode bikes out front, Daddy and Owen played in the backyard.

I had to capture this memory as it was the first time Owen was brave enough to swing on a big swing.  Not just the bucket swing or back supported swing, but a real swing.  He conquered his fear and is now so addicted to swinging that we have been visiting the park daily just so he can get his swing on.

Owen took a break from wrestling to smile with Gma Vicki. 

Kamryn is always kinda silly, but this face tops them all.  I know she's going to hate me for posting this, but it was too great not to.  Nana said.. "you are so tall and beautiful!.. then she made this face.  Nana says "Oh my..." So funny.

After Gigi ravaged her presents and we sang Happy Birthday, Owen decided he was going to give Grandpa the smackdown and wake him up. 

We had a fun, busy weekend and Valentine's was fabulous.  Hope you had a great heart day.