Happy Valentine's Day 2011

Twelve years ago, on Valentine's Day, Mommy & Daddy celebrated our first holiday together and now we have two sweet little girls together! That's pretty darn neat! In 2000, on that first Valentine's Day Kevin surprised me with a trip to Pike's Place Market and together we prepared a seafood dinner (halibut supreme, in fact). Up until having kids, we would go to the market every year. Now, we just continue the tradition by making a seafood meal together, and having bakery treats from Le Painier.

Now, our little Clara receiving Valentine's gifts from BOYS!! Her sweet pal, Davis surprised her with a special Valentine bag of goodies.

What a cute 3 year old couple!

~ Daddy's Girls ~

In the Michael household, we had an AWESOME night together. Daddy brought us all treats, we had some Valentine's surprises for one another and enjoyed a great meal.

~ Cheers!! ~

Clara excited to eat her yummy cupcake!

Daddy brought Valentine's for his girls - TOYS!! He found some great things that were hits with both of the girls.

Janie LOVED her colorful octopus chew toy/top

Clara LOVED her Brain Noodles and immediately made herself a crown.

Things sure have changed since 2000, but Kevin & I both agree that we are happier together now than we ever could have imagined back then. The time we have together as a family is the sweetest gift and this year Valentine's Day was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on that, while still making a little time for just Mommy & Daddy and our special history together!

P.S.

I ADORE you, Kevin! XOXO!