Be Mine

I just have to say, we had the best valentines day this year.  It was a day filled with surprises of love, laughter and thoughtfulness.

 

Here's a couple of special valentines of mine.  I was enjoying a morning bath when I got a knock at the door (followed my many more impatient ones).  These two chickies and their dad surprised me with a valentines day treasure hunt.  I followed the path of hearts and found some special treats.  June is such a schemer - on Friday she told me that she and Kolby had to run to the store to pick up a card for Yaya Julie to thank her for these lovely valentine shirts.  Only five and already skilled at covering her tracks.  Kolby said she made the story up all on her own!

So the ladies (Tish, Amy, and Steph) and I have been planing this romantic valentine dinner for a couple of weeks.  I knew it would be beautiful because Amy and Tish are pros at decorating, but it was better than anything I could have imagined!  Amy turned her home into the most romantic destination we could have hoped for!

  

The rooms were filled with romantic music, glowing with soft candlelight and filled with beautiful flowers . . .

They were also decorated with pictures of each couple.  You know, back in the dating days when the ladies were super hot and the boys still had hair.

Because we always use each other for babysitters, we had no choice but to bring the kids along.  But we gated them off in the hallway, put them in their jammies, and let them have a movie slumber party.  Surprisingly, they were all pretty good.  Tish and Amy made these cute little party favors to reward the kids for their good behavior and even made a couple of romantic party favors for the adults too!  I won't get into details on those . . .

 

I can't get over this beautifully romantic table setting!  A restaurant could not have been any better.  Tish, Amy, and Steph made a beautiful and delicious meal - yummy fish with rice, the tastiest carrots I have ever had, heart-shaped rolls and chocolate-covered strawberries.

And for dessert I contributed some treat-loaded valentine cupcakes with frothy milk.  We spent the remainder of the night playing  romantic, spicy and of course, hilarious games.  Amy took some pictures of those, so I'll have to steel a couple from her when she puts them on her blog (as long as they aren't to racy :)

I have to say that I feel really blessed to have such great friends.  There is never a dull minute when we all get together and I love them all dearly. 

  

Curt, Tish (and Lyra)

Stephanie and Spencer

 Rob and Amy

And my true love shicks - Kolby.  It was love at first sight and it has only gotten better.

Happy Valentines Day!!!