Valentine's Day 2018

Valentine's day fell on a Wednesday this year and so we started off our day of love with an early morning breakfast and the kids found gifts waiting for them at their places at the table. They were so thrilled with the books they received. We try to give books in place of toys whenever we can and I love that the kids are just as excited about new books as they are about toys. 

Then I got to go to Tanner's class valentine's day party. He was pretty thrilled to see me and his little brothers at his party. 

We worked really hard yesterday to finish his valentine box. He LOVED how it turned out and couldn't wait to take it to school today.  

 Oh and the best part of any class valentine's party is the sorting of cards.
It's always so fun to watch the kids exchange valentines and then sort through theirs. I love it!

All the boys loved their paper airplanes. They went out into the hallway and had flying competitions. It was pretty cute! They had a great party. 

Next I took the little boys to have lunch with Daddy  and then went to Bailey's class party alone. I am one of her class room moms and so I wanted to be able to help without worrying about my other kids. It was so nice and Bailey was so happy to see me. She ran up and gave me a big hug. 

We put together an ice cream bar for her class and the kids loved it. 

Here is Bailey with her ice cream cup. 

Then the kids passed out their valentines

Bailey was so fun to watch as she went through her valentines. She LOVED everything she got. 

I forgot to get a before picture, but this is the game I brought for the class. It was a big hit.

Each cup was covered with tissue paper and had a prize inside. The kids had to punch through the paper to get their prize. They LOVED it.

I really love Bailey's teacher. She's so cute, young and energetic. Bailey really adores her. 

After Bailey's party, I checked her and Tanner out of school early and we went home. 

We got the little boys from Dad and then we enjoyed a quite afternoon together.

Benson went down for a nap and then Tuck fell asleep  next to us while we all read books.
I love that my kids love to read and can do it happily next to me while I read my book.

We enjoyed some good snuggles in my bed until Daddy got home. 

Then we made heart shaped pizzas and watched "Wonder". It was such a great movie and I definitely plan on buying it. It was a wonderful valentine's day spent with our family. 

We definitely felt the love!

Oh and I need to post these adorable pictures we took for valentine's day. 

These kids are my favorite!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.