A Peak into Our Valentine's Day

I have always loved Valentine's Day. Total hopeless romantic. You all know how I love old classic romantic movies, anything frank, and the oldies:) Well on Valentine's Day I totally cheese it out and get all old school on Preppy. He makes me modern, I think I was meant to live in the 50's or 60's.

8th Valentine's Day for Preppy and I. 

Each Valentine's Day spent together has just gotten better! 

He's awesome.

Each year he has made me feel more special, loved and lucky. 

As a Mom I have tried to think of cute ways to celebrate Valentine's Day for my son, because I have such fond memories of it growing up. Before Preppy my Dad was my Valentine, he always made sure to get me flowers and a card, from my 1st Valentine's until the Valentine's before I was married. Sweetest Dad, never made me feel bad for not having a boyfriend on Valentine's Day. I also think he purposely planned our annual family ski vacations out west during Valentine's Day so I couldn't get a date:) Dad's with daughters out there, your little girls will always remember the sweet things you do for her, never underestimate them! I can only hope boys remember the sweet things too...

Jack was a super cute mini-Valenitne all day. We went on a long morning walk and then a date to Starbucks. After nap time we headed to Gina's for a wonderful play group Valentine's Day party. Once the Daddy got home we gave Jack his little Valentine's Day book, opened presents, and then put the little bear to bed. For dinner I made one of Mike's favorite meals from Chicago, Gianni's Country Rigatoni and an heirloom tomato salad. After dinner we sat, drank wine, and chatted.
Just the way I had always dreamed it would be...

Jack's treats for Mike's office and buddies. 

He does not get the whole "Cheese", thing yet. 

Trying to steal a kiss. 

My mess makers.