Happy Heart Day
This Valentine’s Day (at church) was my day to take treats to Feven’s Awana Honeybee class. So, Feven and I made heart shaped rice krispies with a small corner dipped in white chocolate. I figured that’s all the chocolate a group of 2 year olds need!
I had signed up at the beginning of the winter semester for Valentine’s Day. I should have picked another week…so I could just send goldfish and juice?! :)
But, I knew Feven and I would enjoy making something together. In the end, Feven found more interest in a gluing hearts to paper than dipping white chocolate. So, we have a few things to work on. But, we had a great mommy-daughter day.
Below are a couple pictures of our finished product. I think it was a heart day success!
Our 2011 Christmas Adventures
We were at my family’s for Christmas this year, and it was good to be home. William and I kicked our time with my parents off with some time alone…date night! They really only wanted to see Feven, right?! It is always a treat when they take care of Feven so we can have a night out. We had dinner at the Silly Goose and ice cream at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. This was one of the best nights we’ve had out in a long time.
The next night we went to see the lights on Highview 109 with Pop and Mimi. (Of course we swung thru Starbucks for a hot caramel apple cider on the way!) As William was driving to the lights, the adults were carrying on a conversation, and Feven was carrying on her own as well. William asked her if she talked a lot, and she replied, “I talk all day long!” We all laughed.
The next morning, we all met up with William’s parents and Mamaw for breakfast. My grandmother was able to make it as well. It was so good to see them all and to spend some time catching up. Grammy surprised me with one of her amazing Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecakes. It was so thoughtful and sweet. She knew how much enjoyed the last one at Thanksgiving. Thank you, Grammy!
On Sunday, we went to church with the family. (I love that Christmas landed on Sunday this year!) While we were in the service, the pastor asked if everyone would keep the spirit of Christmas alive all year long. It was really quiet, but Aiden (my 4 year old nephew) shouted, “Yes!” It was hilarious. Love that kid.
We enjoyed time with Josh and Michelle, Aiden, and Hayes…and of course my precious grandmother on Sunday afternoon and evening. It seems like it is always a treat to be with the whole family since life takes us in so many different directions. Thankful for our time together and the sweet memories we share. I know I am a sap. I love tradition. Oh, well.
Top Christmas Memories with Feven
Most Requested Gift: A pink chair
That is seriously all the girl asked for Christmas.
Favorite Gift Received: Toy Story fruit snacks
Yep, that and lip gloss were the favorites for Christmas this year. She didn’t care about opening any gifts after getting fruit snacks out of her stocking. So sad! But, the girl is easy to please. I have a feeling her taste will changes as she gets older!
Favorite Song: Jingle Bells
She literally asked us to play that song over and over again. I wish I had a quarter for every time she asked us to play it!
Favorite Book: The Pinetree Parable
A sweet little book she also asked us to read repeatedly. Of course, we were happy to help.
Favorite Movie: Frosty the Snowman
Feven asked to watch this movie a million times. She is still asking to watch it.
Memorable Moment: Christmas Lights
Whenever we drove by any lights (including street lights) Feven would say, “Look at the light, Mommy (or Daddy), aren’t they beautiful.”
Santa Status: “He’s Scary”
William took her to a store and she saw Santa. She told William, “He’s scary.” Every time we passed a Santa after that, she’d say, “Look, there’s Santa. I don’t like him. He’s scary.” We’ll check back in next year.
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