I bought Ryan a stuffed bear, a Skippy John Jones book and audio CD.



and a card too.
He loved them and was excited to read his book right away.


I bought Evan the same stuff. I've learned that there are many fights avoided if I get them the exact same thing.


I got slightly different colored bears and a different book the series for each boy.










The boys got their daddy a video game and some chocolates.

I got Colin some new dress shirts for work and a couple of ties to match. I didn't take a picture but they're really pretty spring colors and he'll look nice in them.

Colin got me some flowers, chocolates and a card too.
He also got me a new DVR and a blurb book that I got a little earlier.

The flowers are so beautiful and smell so nicely. I find myself just walking by them to smell them. I also love to watch how they change, I think roses get more beautiful each day as they open up.

My dad also surprised me on Saturday morning with some flowers. I was in the shower and hadn't started cleaning my house yet but it was a nice surprise anyway. The kiddos were excited to see their grandparents too.

All of our cards.
Happy St. Valentine's Day!

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