Valentine Boxes

We are almost halfway through February already! The big news around here lately has been Valentine's Day and counting down the days until it is Valentine's Day. Last weekend, we went and bought Valentines for the kids to hand out in school. Emma got kitty (of course) and puppy valentines and will hand out Reese peanut butter cups and Elliott got Paw Patrol Valentines with pencils and suckers.

Last weekend was also dedicated to Valentine Boxes. Elliott needed one for daycare, and of course Emma also wanted one. So, Emma requested a purple kitty and Elliott wanted a yellow giraffe. It was crazy how long it took to complete these boxes, but they turned out pretty cute. I mainly did Elliott's, and then Emma and John completed her box. Emma can't even bring hers to school, but she is still super proud of it. It was fun, and Elliott cannot wait to bring his to daycare and show all his friends.

The other big news around here has been the cold. It has been cold and snowy, and just kind of miserable outside. Basically, it's been a normal February. We had one day that was actual temp of -20, and the wind chills were -45. It was nasty. The groundhog did not see his shadow, so maybe spring isn't too far away (fingers crossed!).

John has also been taking the kids (one at a time) to the Midco Aquatic Center during the week. Right now him and Emma are swimming at the Midco. He likes to take them during the week because it's less busy and there are swimming lessons going on, so it's nice and peaceful in the pool. The kids are loving it, and I enjoy not having to go out in the cold and then swim in the chilly water. Burr!!

Last weekend was pretty low-key for us. On Saturday, we mostly worked on Valentine Boxes and then went to the library for a while. We finished the evening with a viewing of Balto (that was nostalgic) and then we called it a night. On Sunday, we went to the Washington Pavillion which we had not been to in quite a while. The kids had a lot of fun, and did not want to leave. We spent over 2 hours there, and they threw a fit when it was time to go home.

This weekend we are heading to Minnesota for my cousin, Mandy's wedding in Hutch. I think the kids will really enjoy the wedding and the dance. I'm not sure they know what they are in for. It should be a fun weekend, as long as the weather holds out.

The kids are all set and excited for Valentine's Day, we can't wait!!

Brrr!!!

Elliott so proud of his Giraffe

Emma's purple kitty