From one holiday to another

We had one more Valentine celebration on Wednesday at church. Jennifer decided to make the Peeps party a day late instead of a week early. Worked out great for us because Steve was off work and got to tag along. This party was pretty much perfect for Cooper. We began by decorating bag for more cards and candy. Two peas in a pod.

We had lunch and then it was off to dance party central. They had the choice of dancing in the preschool worship area or playing play doh in one of the classrooms. Cooper dances the entire time. At one point a song from our Jake and the Neverland Pirates cd came on, I got so excited that Jennifer compared it to being out with the girls in our early 20's at the club and getting excited when our favorite song would come on. Now I'm 32 and get excited when a pirate song comes on.

Today when Cameron was napping we scouted out our loot. I had to go through our candy stash and throw away the candy left over from Christmas. It's like a revolving door around here.

Cooper chose the marshmallow sucker Mamaw and Papaw got him for a treat.

Since Cooper doesn't nap much anymore I try to do a few fun activities with him while Cameron is napping, then he gets to watch a show while I relax. Today we took down our Valentine gel clings and put up some Easter ones.
If I had a never-ending supply of money I think I would decorate for Easter even more than I do for Christmas. I just love all the pretty colors.

Can you believe we are halfway through February?

My Valentine Date

Steve had his big basketball game today and left me home all along with the boys. I am going to milk this for all it's worth and he knows it. I did what any other woman would do, I called up my good friend Tracey how I knew would also be husbandless. I picked us up some Papa Murphy pizza and we had a date. I joked after I cut it that this was our heart breaking tonight.

I have been wanting to try their Smore's pizza for a long time now. I thought about getting it tonight then I found out it was only $3 extra. Oh.my.word!!! This thing was amazing!!!! Obviously, I couldn't even manage a picture before it was half gone. It was so good!!!Seriously, Tracey couldn't even keep it out of her teeth.

I tried get a picture of Maggie hugging Cameron, this was the best I could do. I asked Cameron to give her a hug but he walked off instead, so she got up and walked over to give him one instead. It was adorable!

Cooper loves it when Levi comes over. It's not often he gets someone to play with that not only can keep up with him but out-play him as well. They were both in the tunnel rolling around.

Of course I couldn't end the night without a self-portrait. Once again, our sad miserable poor little me face

Wee Ones Valentines Party

Cooper had his Valentine Party at school this morning. The two hour turned out to be a blessing. I was afraid we wouldn't have enough to do, with the delay school was cut by half an hour, leaving us the perfect amount of time. Steve was off work today, Cooper was so excited that he would be coming to school with him. It helped me out a ton, he was able to take the pictures while I coordinated the activities. We started off by decorating bags for the Valentines and making a foam finger puppet.

You should have seen the amount of glitter on his bag. It is all over my kitchen table, don't think I will ever get it all up.

Our first game was blowing q-tips through a straw into heart shaped bowls. It took a while for my line to get the hang of it.

We had the class divided into three groups, the first group played pass the heart necklace. It was similar to to musical chairs, when the music stopped the one wearing the necklace was out, but they also got a treat.

Next up was pin the lips on the Valentine, which was a giant heart tapped on the wall. I didn't find any pictures so I assume Steve didn't get any. The last section a bean bag toss on an X's and O's board. I think they played tic-tac-toe with it.While we were getting snacks ready, cake pops and pretzel rods, Ms Amy read the kids a couple stories. Steve said it was so cute how Cooper was listening and paying attention to the story. He loves books so that doesn't surprise me. I think she read a story about Clifford.

Steve had to leave right after snack time, so there went my picture guy. After snacks we helped the kids pass out the Valentines. Each kid needed an adult to help them and that took up more time than I had anticipated. We ended up with about 15 minutes to spare, just enough time to make our Monster Valentine I had blogged about last week. Overall I think it was a successful party. I had fun planning and organizing. Cooper had fun too, so that is really all that matters.

An attempt at Sports Center

When IU beat Kentucky this year Steve liked to tell people he was on Sports Center. You couldn't tell it was Steve, we just know where his seats are and you could see someone throw their arms up when Watford his the last second shot. Either way, he was on tv. Tomorrow night, Steve and some guys from work are going to the Pacer's game. Jerome's wife is pregnant. This is the sign that Steve made for Jerome to hold. I think this may make tv.

Valentine Reveal

I know you guys have just been dying to see Cooper's Valentine's he is taking to school tomorrow. Never mind they were a little too complex for a four year old, but I'm proud! This little leaf is my favorite part.

He did it!

Cooper did this 48 piece puzzle all by himself today! I have visions of us in a few years working on 500 piece puzzles on Saturday nights. We are some real party animals! This reminds me of a funny story. When Steve and I were dating we spent 3 months in Frederick, Maryland for school. One Saturday night I was at home and you guessed it, working on a puzzle. My brother-in-law made fun of me for being a 22 year old college student working puzzles on a Saturday night. At least I was keeping myself out of trouble.

A face only a mother could love?

We had mashed potatoes last week. Without a doubt, Cameron went straight to the tub.