We extended our Valentine celebrations over two days this year. Monday night we received a package in the mail from Puna and Papa. Lily was most excited about the puzzle, stickers, and new clothes. She started putting together the puzzle with Daddy right away.
That night we had our Valentine dinner because on Valentine's Day Mommy was at the church with our youth hosting a night of free babysitting so the moms and dads could have a date. Mommy made Chinese style broccoli beef. It was delicious. Annie was only interested in the suckers from Puna.
The next morning we had breakfast as a family and Mommy and Daddy gave the girls their own boxes of chocolates. They were both so excited.
Mommy made our favorite German Pancakes and we served them up with warm homemade raspberry vanilla sauce and whipped cream.
For a break from cooking, Mommy took the girls on a lunch date to McDonald's. They loved the surprise and had fun eating and playing. It was busy at the restaurant so other mommies must have had the same idea.
Daddy surprised Mommy with a gorgeous pink hydrangea bush. We also had a fun date night the weekend before Valentine's day. Mommy was really busy at the church that night with our youth group. We put on a "Cupid Carnival" for the kids. The youth did a great job. We had over 50 children come to the carnival. The parents were very appreciative.
Lily was bit by the Love Bug and made valentines for her Primary teachers, gymnastics coach, grandparents, and a few friends. It is fun having girls because they enjoy holidays like this. We hope your family had fun celebrating too!
Happy Valentine's Day from the Halls
2 comments:
Sounds like a great time! We had german pancakes the other day and I thought of you guys ;)
you always make the best foods! Yum! Where did you get your rasberry sauce recipe? Sounds delish!
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