My Valentines

V-day was pretty low key this year. The kids woke up to a few treats and gifts and we had an emjoyable day as a family. It brings me joy to see my kids excitement over simple gifts. I love to celebrate holidays but I tend to go a little over board sometimes. So it was nice to keep it a little simpler this year. We celebrated on saturday since it was on sunday. That night we went to the ward adults valentines dinner and dance and it was fun to get to dance a few songs with my hubby. 

 Mollie was over the moon about having a journal that locked!

 Ry scored some new bath toys and teething crackers.

 Later saturday night Chets family came to town and stayed sat and sunday with us. We did a dessert fondue party on Valentines and a pasta dinner. Chet had to leave early but we got some games in with the nieces. We sure love their family and look up to them a bunch! Happy Valentines Day!

What's happenin' with Carter

This kid! He is becoming less of my little boy every day and more of an independent kid! No we don't beat him....For spirit week at school they had a fake accident day. I gave him the option of a black eye, a bloody bandage OR a broken arm. He woke up early the next morning wanting all 3! We were able to pull it off quickly. 

 Another day was crazy hair day. Which also happened to be his 1st grade Valentines party that I got to go help with.

 That same day he had his SECOND cap put on his teeth. He definitely has his dad's teeth. He handled it all like a champ though.

 Speaking of Champ... Carter just ended his first season of basketball. He did so great! His team had 1st and 2nd graders on it and you could tell a difference in who had already played 1 year but Carter kept up and improved SO much! He could dribble quick and make shots easily but often got caught up in trying to hard. He's a little hustler and it was so fun to watch him play defense. He stuck to his guy like glue and followed him around everywhere. He did so great and we are so proud of his accomplishments.

Provo City Temple Open House

We were thrilled when we heard that the old tabernacle in Provo would be turned into a temple! We watched a small video before we went to show the kids that it caught fire but was reconstructed into a temple. They now call it the temple that was on fire!

 As always it was incredible to see the beautiful workmanship and how they did their best to recreate the same look. The kids loved it and Mollie kept saying she could feel the Holy Ghost.

 Our session was at 7:30 on a frigid February morning so we didn't stick around much to take any pictures but heres one of the kids by the fountain.

 And a few US-ies (see what I did there)

I sure love this little family of mine and am so grateful for the many temples we have had to opportunity to take them in. I think it helps them really know of their importance and have goals to be married there some day. I hope that with all of my heart! The temple is the place to be.