Happy Valentines Day (almost too late!)!!!

Well, Valentine's Day is almost over, so I thought I'd stop long enough to get a quick post going about our holiday happenings! The past couple of days have been pretty busy, but lots of fun. Yesterday, the kids both had V-day parties at school. They were timed just right that I got to be at both of them, and even be in their rooms when their Valentine gift was delivered! Here are some pictures of the kids and friends at their parties.....Here are the Webkinz gifts that I took to school to be delivered to the kids. They were VERY excited!!!

Last night, Mark and I got to go on our date, and we had a great time! The kids had fun with the Fly's from church (a super sweet couple that agreed to keep them for us), and they actually offered to keep them again!!! (Can't ask for a better V-day gift than that!!!) :o) Anyway, Mark and I went out to eat, went shopping, and just hung out together. We laugh about how we like to go to Target and Wal-Mart and just walk around as slow as we want to, as many places as we want to, for as long as we want to without little people asking us "how much longer?!" I know we would miss it if it wasn't there at all, but a little break every now and then is just fine!!!

This morning, we left to go to my parents' house in MS for the day. My sis and her two kiddos were there, too. The kids had a great time playing, and the adults had a good time catching up. Here is a picture of me and my sister. In case you are wondering, I did not get my hair chopped off. It is in braids - a sure sign that it is time for a haircut!

All said and done, we are tired, but had a great weekend! I couldn't have thought of a better way to spend it than to spend time with the people I love. While we're on that note, let me give a shout out to my hubby - I LOVE YOU, MARK....Happy Valentines Day!!!!

Valentine Day Treats

One of my favorite things about Valentine's Day is all the awesome dessert ideas out there that coordinate with the holiday! I love all the red and pink things you can buy to help make those desserts look so festive. I ran across this latest recipe in a magazine. Even though mine did not turn out looking quite as pretty as the ones in the magazine, they sure were good! Above are the ingredients that went into making Valentine Day petifores. You will need: Frozen pound cake, canned icing, and various Valentine sprinkles. Also, I used the small cupcake liners to place them in after they were made.

The directions are pretty simple: Cut the cake into 1 inch squares (straight out of the freezer). Melt your icing in a measuring cup (or other deep cup or bowl) by putting it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time until it reaches the consistency of thick cream. Place your cake square on a toothpick and dip it completely into the icing, covering all sides. Let the access icing drip off and place your cake square on foil or wax paper. Immediately put sprinkles on while the icing is still soft. Continue until all of your squares have been dipped. Then, I put mine in the freezer for a little while to let the icing harden a little. Take them out of the freezer and transfer each one into the small cupcake liner. They really are yummy!!! Enjoy!!!!! :o)