XOXO

I know some people hate the commercialization of Valentine's Day, but I personally love all of the bright colors, sweet sentiments, heart-shaped everything, and special time carved out for the ones I love.

The kids love it, too. We always try to make a special breakfast and get the kids something that they would enjoy. One of their favorite things as you can probably tell from my posts are balloons! They get them for birthdays, Valentine's Day, and even St. Patrick's Day.

Miss Chloe is about to dig into her stack of pancakes topped with strawberry syrup, fresh blueberries and strawberries, and coconut whipped cream. Add some orange juice, and you've got a breakfast fit for a queen-- or a princess!

After Peyton went to school, Chloe went everywhere with her balloon. Here she is watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with her floating friend!

 I made some chocolate covered strawberries for after dinner. And speaking of dinner, it was pretty glorious.Troy and I made flat iron steaks with a wine reduction sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus-- yum, yum!

My sweetheart sent me flowers, too! Actually, this is the second arrangement because the first (the one pictured below) came with half of the lilies dead and withered. We cut out the patchy flowers but the florist sent this bouquet along, too. They are both so lovely!

Peyton signed this card to his dad all by himself! These kids really do adore their dad-- so for them the phrase, 'Greatest Dad on Earth' isn't far from the truth!