may the fourth.

we played hookie,

and chased wookies!

did jedi fitness, made a yoda puppet,

and ate skywalker snacks.

just trent skywalker and queen mommydala.

happy star wars day,

may the fourth be with you.

easter.

a day of celebrating indeed.

happy happy easter.

happy day.

between the baby's bout with pneumonia, launching lilapops, 

and our bit too busy of a schedule. 

(we skipped our own anniversary!)

I'm happier than a pig in mud to have an extra day this year.

happy happy leap year.

love.

love is patient.

love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It does not dishonor others, it is not self seeking,

it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil.

but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects. always trusts. always hopes.

always perseveres.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

family beach date.

we received the best valentines day present ever.

we're not the pearls. perfume. or platinum type crew mind you.

the hubs played hookie and took us all for a family beach date.

we like family dates for zillions of reasons.

the hubs and I think it's important to have times of serious. focused. love and fun.

and are pretty sure the little ones agree.

we talk and talk. and listen.

and spend quality time snuggling and giggling.

oh, and there's lots of kissing on family dates too.

dear valentines, you make my heart shine like the sun.

thanks for a great family beach date.

xoxo

valentine days.

valentines day has turned into valentine days.

which is perfectly fine with me.

for I am positively certain,  I have the best valentines.

and stuffing love into one little day, will simply not suffice.

it started a week ago, with post office field trips.

some walked.

some rode.

but every little made and mailed a valentine to mom & dad.

even the big kids played cupid at the post.

then little miss celebrated with two parties.

two year olds + valentines = too cute

and on the big day, the four year olds partied.

praying together.

they know the secret to love already.

and playing together.

the other secret.

it was perfectly plain to see, love was everywhere.

in cards.

and hearts.

and homemade valentines.

in blue.

and pink.

and all shapes and sizes.

and filled with love.

especially the valentine trent left on my bed, 

 a handdrawn picture of kelly ripa with a heart.

the best valentine days ever.