Happy Valentine's Day

It was quite a crazy day for us.  It started with me needing to be in two places at once, because Matt's boss called an impromptu last minute meeting so I no longer had him as back-up.  I can't think of a better way to start a holiday then at the dentist!  I had an appointment at 8:00 a.m.  The only reason it was that early was so that Matt could watch the girls for me.  Since he had to be at work before then, I called on my friend Amy to help me out.  She saved the day and took Emilyn.  I'm sure it was much more exciting there with three more girls, heart pancakes and pink milk then the dentist would have been for her!  I think she did fine there, but Amy's baby Mya kept crying anytime Emilyn touched anything that was hers, including her Mommy!  I'm hoping Emilyn did not retaliate too badly.  The reason I took Matisyn with me to the dentist is because we got a call saying that swim lessons were starting on Monday morning as well.  She's so busy, you take the time you're given!  I knew Emilyn couldn't sit through the dentist, so I had to just lose her spot, have the dentist work as quick as possible, and then race to Matisyn's swim lesson.  I then raced home to get Emilyn, changed Matisyn quickly in the car, realized we were in charge of snacks for preschool that day, ran into the house to collect the treats we had picked out, found Matisyn's backpack and Valentine's and somehow dropped her off only a half hour late.

That evening our big plans for Valentine's day were to clean the church.  It was our block's turn to clean, and we were just "lucky" that it fell on that holiday.  We generally do not have a big turn-out to help, so I have to admit I did not have the best attitude about cleaning the church by myself that night.  Luckily I have some amazing friends that humbled me and made me feel silly for being annoyed that I had to do it.  They were all willing to come and help, and were grateful for the opportunity to serve (even though some had done it the Saturday before, or were scheduled to do it the following week).  We turned it into a big party with heart shaped pizzas and heart shaped sugar cookies.  We ate, cleaned (which went quickly with all the help), and then had a big dance party and played basketball.  The kids loved getting to run all over, and have so much space to be crazy!  I felt especially grateful for my helpful, willing friends when nobody showed up from our block.  I also was grateful that we were able to have so much fun while fulfilling that responsibility.  I can't thank them enough.  Oh, and I should also mention that I love my sweetie, and my beautiful pink little girlies!

 My Valentine Girls

I'm not sure which part of eating a cookie was making her so serious!

 Matisyn shaking her booty during the dance party!

 Matt and Matisyn dancing

 Some random shots of friends

The next day we got a visit from Matt's parents bringing Valentine treats and presents.  The girls were so excited, and were bouncing off the walls after half a bag of candy each!  Emilyn ate so many jelly beans before I even realized how fast she was putting them in her mouth.  Matt and I both got some fun things too.  The girls love their tootsie roll lunch boxes, heart nightgowns, and having their own bag of delicious treats.  Matisyn's lunch box, with the treats inside, has gone everywhere with her this week.  Thanks Papa and Grandma!