I Love You's, Hugs and Kisses

At the beginning of February, Bailey and I did some decorating for Valentine's Day. We dressed up the dining room table as well as the fireplace mantel, and we think it turned out very cute! We thought we'd share what we did here.

Since it seems like another month is just flying by, I thought I'd do a recap of what's been going on around these parts:

1st - Austen went to the doctor again. He's had a cold that just won't go away! He had also been to the doctor at the end of January and was given a week of antibiotics. This time they gave him a two week dose (different type of antibiotic).

2nd - I find out that Green Tangerines is closing. I'm so sad. Seriously.

5th - Shawn and I celebrate our 16th anniversary. Well, celebrate is such a strong word. Actually, we had talked about it quite a bit for the week leading up to it. Maybe we'd do something the following week? Nah, that's Valentines Day. Gifts? Nah. Well, there is a little crafty item I thought I might like. Haha. So, the day arrives and Shawn completely forgets. As in ... he doesn't say a word all day, after work he calls and asks if I mind if he goes over to Dan's house (a friend from work) and have a cigar and a few drinks. Oh gosh ... I'm giggling a little to myself and get off the phone and say to Austen, "hmm, Dad forgot our anniversary". He wonders if I'm mad, and I say nah. Later, he gets a secret text from Austen reminding him, and I'm sure at that point he crapped his pants. Haha. Kind of comical, really. Thankfully, I'm not the type of person to get angry over something like this. I know how very much this man loves me. I mean ... I'm so lucky, but all I'm saying is he better not forget next year.

7th - Shawn went over to our neighbors house for their Superbowl Party. Of course, I was invited too, but I stayed home with Bailey who wasn't feeling well. Believe me ... I'm cool with that. :)

12th - Austen went back to the doctor. He doesn't seem the least bit better. This time, they give him a different 3-day antibiotic, 3 days of steroids, and had us get a nebulizer so he can do breathing treatments at home. They really aren't giving what he has a name, but we're hoping this will help. Kale came home early from school today. He says he's not feeling all that great. Bailey had a V-Day party at school. We also ran around a whole bunch for various valentine's gift stuff for the boys and their girls. Kale decided to make Sloan a fleece blanket and got her a personalized gift from Things Remembered: a pretty heart necklace inscribed with "I'm right here with you", and a silver box that says Kale and Sloan. Austen decided on a teal necklace and matching bracelets (Marissa really likes teal).

14th - The boys are having the girls over tonight. They are planning to order take-out food from Mikuni, eat here in the dining room and then just watch movies. Somewhere in the midst of that they will give them their gifts. It's my understanding that they both plan on "making it official" by asking the girls to be their girlfriends. How cute is that?

Lastly, on the whole "love" theme ... I was thinking the other night that I'm so grateful that each and every night Shawn and I both get I love you's, hugs and kisses from all of our kids. That means the world to me. :)