Love Day

Happy Valentine's Day! I really love holidays and a reason to celebrate love, have some fun, and embrace traditions.

The girls woke up to some fun gifts and candy.

Paige and Baylor were excited to see McCall's reaction so we had to wake her up a little early so she could see all her goodies before we took her sisters to school. I'm pretty sure she just had candy for breakfast.... :)

I had little sprinkles of love notes all over the house from Nate. He's the sweetest and knows how to make me smile.

The girls love the tradition of candy all down the hallway to wake up to. We had pink, heart-shaped pancakes. I'm not as good as my mom in making shaped pancakes. These two that I have a picture of were my best ones. The other ones her lumpy. Baylor even told me to call gradma (my mom) to get lessons. :)

Another favorite tradition is a heart on their door leading  up to Valentine's Day. (Nate writes on half and I write on half.)

Things we love about Paige:

• I love your sense of adventure to try new things......sometimes.
• I love that you love books and you are always finding new ones to read.
• I love how confident in yourself you have become.
• I love the fun activities and games you come up with for your sisters.
• I love how creative you are.
• You are the best gift giver and gift wrapper.
• I love your kindness.
• I love how brave you are becoming.
• I love how loyal you are to friends and family.
• I love watching you compete especially in gymnastics. You are SO graceful!
• I love you determination to being better and improving yourself.
• I love your desire to read the scriptures, improve, and be your best self.
• I love you! Love, Dad
• Happy Valentines Day! We love you!

Things we love about Baylor:

• I love your smile and your eyes when you do.
• I love playing games with you.... when you don't cheat.
• I love how you are a trickster, like me (from Dad).
• I love how quick you are to help and do your chores.
• I love your silliness and humor.
• I love the twinkle in your eyes and your cute freckles and smile. Your smile lights up a room!
• I love your big hugs.....even though they are rare.
• I love how much you love to be outside and go on adventures.
• I love watching you learn new things like reading.
• I love your desire to help cook, set the table, and make food especially cookies.
• I love how you create things with your imagination, like artwork and for building.
• I love that you are always quick to remind me to read our scripture question before bed.
• I love you! Love, Dad
• Happy Valentine's Day! We love you!

Things we love about McCall:

• I love when you hide under a blanket.
• I love reading books to you.
• I love watching you learn and grow.
• I love the cute and funny faces you make.
• I love when you say "It's okay!"
• I love how much you love to play in the water.
• I love when you sing and dance.
• I love that you are my little helper especially with cookies.
• I love how you check on others when they get hurt.
• I love when you fall asleep when I'm holding you.
• I love how you enjoy/love being outside.
• I love that way you say "Hold you!" when you want to be picked up. How can I resist?
• I love you! Love, Dad
• Happy Valentine's Day! We love you!

Baylor made the sweetest cards for everyone and Paige made these really cute surprise boxes with sweet notes from all the girls and from her. She also gave Nate and I our favorite candy bars.

Reasons why the girls love Dad:

• He buys me stuff at the outlet.
• He plays games with me.
• He helps me.
• He is nice.
• He goes to the outlet with me.
• He rubs my back.
• He is loving.
• He loves the outdoors.
• He works hard for us.
• He is an amazing dad!
• "I love you so much! You are the best dad in the entire world and I wouldn't trade you for anything. I love how you love your family, the gospel, and you also have many other extraordinary qualities. Love ya, Paige"

Reasons why the girls love Mom:

• She takes me to school.
• She helps me.
• She does art with me.
• She plays games with me.
• She makes me food.
• She cares for me.
• She rubs my back.
• She is kind.
• She cooks amazing food.
• She loves being in nature.
• She is an amazing mom!
• "I love you so much! You are the best mom in the entire world and I wouldn't trade you for anything. I love your love for the gospel, your family, and you have so many likeable attributes. Love ya, Paige"

It was a morning filled with love for each other! I spent the day making some delicious treats to deliver to some family and friends. I was able to visit with Anna for about a half an hour before I had to get the girls from school. Baylor had so much fun with her Valentine's day party at school and came home with lots of little treats and sweet notes. We had our traditional dinner of spaghetti, pink Jell-o, heart shaped cheesy bread, and salad. It was a wonderful day!