Lots of Valentine's Day Love

We received lots of Valentines from far away places.  The kids loved checking the mail to look for Packages.  Aunt Terri's was the first to arrive.  Jake loved his dinosaur and strong man made of pipe cleaners and of course the candy was gone in about an hour.  Thanks Aunt Terri We love ya.

Grandma and Grandpa Skinny sent money for, of course, ice cream. yum yum.  Can't wait to spend it.  Thanks! 

We love our Peterson cousins in Tuscon.  Thanks for all the fun goodies.  We sure miss ya.

Emily loses first tooth

Emily finally losses her first tooth at school.  The teacher gave her a sticker to wear and a baggy for the tooth.  She has been telling us for many months that her teeth were getting lose because everyone around her were losing their teeth.  We were quite surprised this time when she was actually right.  

The Tooth Fairy was very busy the first night and didn't quite make it to our house!!!!  So the second night Emily was sure excited about the $4 she found under her pillow.  The Tooth Fairy must have felt pretty bad for not making it the first night!!!

Trip to Cali

We planned a quick trip to California for a funeral.  Thanks to Brad and Meesh and Britney watching the kids, I was able to go with my sisters.  Lysandra's husband passed away from cancer and we thought we'd surprise her with the whole family.  It was the first non lds funeral I've been to and it sure made me appreciative of the knowledge we have and how individual and personal our worship and prayers can be.  The weather was beautiful and we soaked in the warm sun every chance we got.  It was so fun that I think we will plan a yearly girl trip to Terri's during the winter to hang out and soak in the sun.