Balemtimes Day

Because of my recent disappearance of a Valentine, I was planning to forgo the whole holiday and just not mention it. But, Levi watches PBS and they told him that Valentines was coming up. So, he asked too many times if we could make hearts for "Balemtimes Day." Thus, hearts were made and displayed. This one is Gracie's and I simply wrote what Levi told me to. And if you look closely you'll see that he wrote some of the words as well.

Gracie was napping while we made the hearts, so when she woke up she was led to her valentine in this fashion.

This is not a very lovey pose by the little princess. But it's the face she made after "reading" her card. Plus, I think she still looks fabulously pretty.

He's such a loving little boy. He really really is. He always wants to cuddle and get hugs. He calls Gracie his little sweetie and, just like Nathan, he tells me all day long at random times that he loves me. I should not have attempted to deny him the love holiday.

The only time in a man's life when he can get away with his gift being made by the receiver.

Grandma Connie and Grandpa Neil were very sweet to send us each a Valentine card. Here Levi is helping Gracie open hers. He's such a little performer that he's good at getting her excited about things.

Levi did actually make this ring out of pipe cleaner for me all on his own, following his own idea. I was impressed. I faintly remember sometime in our teen years Nathan made a ring out of a paper clip and subtly let it end up in my hands.

So if we we're gonna acknowledge Valentines Day, we might as well do it right. Dress accordingly, go out to lunch, and take some pictures.

And let's end the day making some sweet treats. Nothing truly says :love: like some brownies.