Celebrating the Day

In many ways, our day today was quite normal. The big kids went to school (and had Valentine parties, of course!) and Mark had a good night bowling in his Monday night league. We did manage to squeeze in some special fun with cards, gifts, a nice late dinner (Valentine Jello makes any meal special), treats and a little time together.


Ella is very crafty when it comes to cards and making gifts. Our day began with a nice Valentine's gift display that Ella so sweetly arranged.

Claranna happily read a card this morning. Thank you to all for the lovely Valentines!

I mistakenly thought this gift might be from Mark to me. It was the bag that confused me. Evidently, Ella thought the bag was just the perfect size for a nice gift she had made for James.


All the big people in the house enjoyed the special cookies that Grandma made and delivered with Grandpa this afternoon.

A sweet baby girl loved getting a new puppy to cuddle.

We had a great Valentine's Day that ended with our Valentine's Day tradition that the kids have grown quite fond of -- giant lollipops!

This is the gift of LOVE!