Valentine's Day

Layla has been excited about Valentine's Day since the day after Christmas.

She likes to have something to look forward to, just like her momma and Aunt Cassie :)

So we started by decorating up the house a bit.....in January!

Introduced Miss Layla to the meal of fondue...

We also made Valentines for family and friends. After observing a few preschool classes, Layla has been determined to master the art of scissors. I would think we are at high risk for a hair cutting incident right now!

And finally we made heart cookies while we were snowed in a couple weeks ago.

So by the time Valentine's Day actually arrived, Layla was pumped and ready.

Here are pictures from Valentine's Day 2011.

Being silly with daddy....a nightly ritual.

Layla and I had a very pink breakfast which Miss Layla also made into an impromptu tea party. I wonder what her baby brother will think next year!

And add in a little cinnamon playdough and Layla was officially on a Valentine's sugar high!!

But really the best part of the day was the weather. It was beautiful outside. Layla was in baby doll heaven as she walked her baby doll on the sidewalks which were suddenly snow and ice free. I think this might have been Howie's highlight of the day too.

Layla, Ryan and I finished the day with a doctor's appointment for the little bambino. The heartbeat was strong and I was measuring....a week ahead! Regardless of the good growth, my monthly growth ultrasounds will start in 3 weeks. They are going to monitor me more closely through the end of the pregnancy because of my complications with Layla's third trimester. We hope this baby keeps growing in a typical fashion. Layla's issues started at 28 weeks so this month will be extremely important for the baby. Grow, baby, grow!

Now watch me have a nine pound baby this time...!!!

Hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day!