I love this month

February has been wonderful. We experienced a seriously rough start to the year over here, so it is refreshing to have had such a great month so far. Starting early on our Valentine cards was awesome. We had fun making some silly ones! Brandon sent this to his cousins :)

For his classmates we made cell phone valentines. So fun to take treats to our sweet neighbors and make Brandon's teacher a "kiss tree." We "heart attacked" a wonderful family from the ward. Brandon LOVES leaving treats and paper hearts all over the door, then running away as I ring the bell. ;)

I had a blast taking Valentine pictures of Brighty. Why is it that girls are ridiculously fun to dress up and take pictures of? I cannot begin to count the number of pics I have of this child. Ha!

I also enjoyed doing the "12 Days of Valentines" for my guys. Each day starting on Feb. 3, they would wake up to a surprise (1 for the first day, 2 for the second, and so on). Brandon really got a kick out of it. :) This was one of his gifts, a chocolate heart to break with a little hammer. 

On the 12th day (Valentine's day) John and Brandon had to follow 12 clues around the house to find the last surprise- a Pokemon book and stuffed animal for Bran, and two work shirts for John...I know,
SO romantic! Ha!

We got super lucky to have Nana and Papa John come stay with us for a weekend. They helped celebrate my birthday a few days early! We went to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch and I ate my very first bit of dairy in 4 months!! The peanut butter cheesecake was absolutely unbelievable! I will say that I got VERY sick afterwards though. Still...I think it was worth it. ;)

For my valentine gift, John got me the watch I have been dreaming about. I was SO surprised! 

He is the best. 

 Greg, Angie, Lily and Julie are coming in tonight for more birthday fun, and I can barely contain my excitement! I cannot wait to celebrate with them all weekend. 

Yahoo for family and February! 

I love this month!