"If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will—to your surprise—miss them profoundly." - Pres. Thomas Monson

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Happy "Pink Milk" Day!!

Valentine's Day started as usual. I decorated the kids' doors with hearts and laid a trail of hearts for each child that led to a bag of hidden goodies. Um...yeah Derek, there is a big bag of candy under the oven. Keep looking, Dude.
Ryan (7 months old) enjoying his brother's candy.






For dinner we had our 2nd annual "Restaurant at Home". Dave was the waiter and I was the cook with the annoying accent. (Dave gave me those pretty flowers and my Mom and Dad sent me candy. I was one lucky girl!) They have gone crazy over this tradition both years. :) Dave hung sheets to create a cozy dining room and to hide the kitchen. They order from a menu and we serve them. I'm not sure how that's much different than normal though. :)

It was fun spending time with our kids on Valentine's Day...sure beats the long wait at a real restaurant.

3 comments:

Laurel C. said...

CUTE "Love Hut!" What a fun Valentine's Day. Ours was so low-key that I don't even remember what we did. But you always make that day fun.

Anonymous said...

Such a wonderful, fun mom, Natalie. Oh, Dave, you picked the most wonderful, fun girl to be married to!
Grandma Judy

Christa said...

I love your restaurant idea, and I remember thinking I wanted to copy it last year.... can you send me a reminder or something next year so that i remember to do it?? SO fun!!