quick visit to KALAHARI!!

Valentine's Day Celebrations

Although Ryan would rather that NO ONE ever know he got a "pedicure," it sure was a fun midday date. He got his nasty feet cleaned up and I enjoyed the massage factor, and a painting on my Toes. So relaxing and so fun to sit next to my hubs and do this!!

Griff had his first preschool Vday program and cookie decorating with Uncle Dave. Griff talked for DAYS about uncle DVD coming to school. Maybe that's because Dave told him he would dress as a red power ranger. 😉

Ryan and I had the best Valentine's Day date we've had thus far as old married folk. 😍 And, it was in our home. Ellie took over as the babysitter, set the table, and kept Ems and Griff upstairs with her the entire evening. We never heard a peep until 8:45 when we kissed everyone goodnight. Wow. Perfect.

Best Valentine's Day gift of all---updated pics of our sweet Grady boy.
Current weight: 11 kg---which is 24.2 lbs!!
Current height: 81 cm-- 2.6 feet tall!!

Musk melon

He sat on the counter and went to town on the musk melon. Afterwards, "man, that was awesome." 

10 year old in the house!!

It sure was a fun weekend celebrating Miss Ellie. Officially 10. What in the world? Ryan and I both remember the day we hit our double digits. So cool!!! I literally remember where I was standing when I put my "ten" candle on my cake. For Ellie---she has been SO excited to get her ears pierced. And that we did...What a champ. Barely batted an eye.

She loved having her two buddies come to dinner and sleep over as well. And of course--ending the weekend with a joint family party with her Nana. Such a treasure.

Ellie, we are so thankful that you being a part of our family makes us THE SNOWS. You are a joy. You cause us to think before we speak and you challenge us to be patient--a lot ;)...but you bring wisdom and fun and laughter and depth into our home. We love how you are growing as a basketball player and guitar player--and as a friend. You make us happy sweet pea. We love you so so much.