Valentine's Day

So our family started a "new" tradition by force last year when Collin was released on Valentine's Day from his (our) overnight stay in the hospital when he had RSV. I made a fancy dinner at home and decorated the table nice and Dean and I commented on how nice it was to celebrate at home as a family. So this year Dean and I went out for V's day a few days early and then celebrated with our two cute valentines at home.


The table set up the night before. I remember my mom setting our Valentine's gifts in our "spots" at the table for breakfast. One year I remember getting heart earrings.


The stash from Grandma Kohl. Note it is set in a different location as to not dwarf the valentines from us. Kate was not fooled. When she came downstairs in the morning she took one look at the table and made a beeline for this.


Flowers and chocolates from her Daddy.


Flowers for me. No carnations for the momma!


Kate loved these puppies!


Collin could sense something exciting was happening but wasn't quite sure what.


Checking it all out.


Kate and Collin loved this card. Collin kept calling it Cana.

Then a box arrived on our doorstep from WI. More high pitched screaming ensued as she opened some thoughtful gifts from Grandma Laffin.


I think her eyes tell it all here.


Mmmm.


She got right to work on a lacing toy.


Note the Valentine's day outfit!


Collin playing with his bath toys.


Our dessert. Jello jigglers!

Blizzard of 2011!!!

Well Dean and I were both impressed by the fury of this storm. It seems like half the time it is never as bad as they predict but this time all the predictions came true. The wind ripped last night and blew snow like we had never seen. Yet surprisingly we saw a few neighbors out walking their dogs and some cross country skiing down the street. All the roads in our county and nearby county are officially closed. Here are a few pic to what we woke up to.


View from our garage.



Kate next to the yard stick which is completely buried.


Huge drift.


Our street.


Tunnel!


Back yard.


As high as the back fence!!



This may take a while...


While I'm at it here a few from last week's sledding outing:

No sled needed!





Collin was not thrilled but was generally a good sport.