Feeling the LOVE.

It was a fun filled week!

Wednesday we had play group over at Amy & Alyssa's house. The girls had fun playing dress up while Amy & I chit chatted & munched on spinach dip.

I have been in the Valentine spirit with much inspiration from Pinterest {of course!}. So Reagan & I made some white chocolate popcorn with {red, pink, & white} M&M's. She is the most adorable little Mommie's helper.

I found yet another idea on Pinterest for Reagan's preschool Valentine's Day party at school. It was a bit time consumer {done during her nap}, but I think they turned out very sweet.

Late Wednesday evening my girlfriend, Bri, came into town to have some girl time for a few days. She just recently got engaged. Her ring is stunning!! Richard, her fiance, did a fantastic job. I had been looking forward to this visit for quite some time & was so excited to sit & talk to her about all of her wedding dreams.

I dropped Reago off at preschool Thursday morning & we took it easy at home just catching up while I made some {Olive Garden} breadsticks & Blueberry scones.

At noon, we picked her up from school & headed out to lunch at a casual Mexican restaurant I had yet to try.

And, then it was off to SHOP!

In the evening, we had very very spicy {accidentally bought the extra hot} Zupa Toscana, homemade mini pesto-salami-cheese pizzas, Olive Garden copycat breadsticks, & salad.

We had been doing a lot of wedding talk & Bri pulled this out...

& asked me to be her bridesmaid!! I am so honored.

Bri was such a blessing at my wedding. She went with me morning of to get my hair done & when I had forgotten my hair piece, she drove all of the way back to the hotel to get it. I won't even go into how she was not feeling well, had a hotel mix up, & had driven HOURS to get up north for the wedding. She is a true friend & I greatly cherish our friendship.

She ALSO asked Miss Reagan to be her flower girl, Jax to be the ring bearer, & Braden to be a groomsman. I am super excited for all of it, but I think I'm most excited for Reagan. This will be her first flower girl experience & I know she is going to love every girlie girl second of it.

On Friday, we went to lunch at the San Francisco Boudin & did some more shopping. I really enjoy this place. The bread is sooo good!

When we came home Bri & Reagan snuggled up in the chair to watch Beauty & The Beast.

I have to laugh because I rushed Braden to get off work early so that the two of us could go to our dentist appointments at 3:00 while Bri watched the kiddos. I met him over there & earlier I had a nagging feeling that I may have got the date wrong ( in my head). Sure enough, I did! I had it right on the calendar, but never actually looked. Fortunately, they were able to squeeze Bra in & we both got all of our paper work done (we switched dentists).

I ran home got the kids & Bri & we met him at our favorite family spot, Red Robin. YUMMMMM!

The night before, I put her hair in about 8 braids & curled it under in the morning. Gorgeous!

In the morning, I tried out {yes, yes ANOTHER} Pinterest recipe. These are absolute trouble. I mean like tempting, just one more bite, maybe half, oh so good T-R-O-U-B-L-E!

After breakfast & a bit of lounging around, we got ourselves together. Bri & I went to a Valentine's Day party with the munchkins that Reagan's friend Luke was having. Rebecca did a fabulous job with the party. Everything was so cute & creative. She didn't miss a thing & the kids had a ball!

And, I have to throw one last photo in. My sister took this last week at our church revival.

Looking forward to my hott date with the hubby on Tuesday night ;-) He won't tell me where we are going.... just that I should dress nice. Hmmmm....?

Repeat-peat-peat-peat-peat

 **Note** Most of this was written yesterday

Boy, were we a hott mess for the first half of the day...

It started off before we even got out of the house.... one kid crying, the other yelling statements like "He pulled my hair" & " I had it first!".

Part of it could have been we were eating breakfast out & everyone was HANGRY (angry & hungry) & the other part probably had something to do with the fact that they are still getting over ear infections.

On our way out to ballet we stopped at Starbucks where we left lots of leftover crumbs from a delicious blueberry scone. {I often wish places would have a broom in the corner so I could clean up my kiddos mess. I feel guilty just leaving it there.}

Reagan tumbling

At ballet, Reagan proceeded to cough LOUDLY which sounded like she was hacking up a lung. We got stares.And, I could only imagine the thoughts going through the other parent's minds. I assured them it sounded much worse than it really was. I didn't mention that she was on antibiotics for an ear infection, BUT we were cooped up in the house all last week due to colds/ear infections. It was time to get OUT! Judge me if you will.

I took the kids to the doc last week to find out they both have ear infections. Reagan in her right ear & Jax in his left. So glad that we got amoxicillin... I'd hate to go through giving those wretched ear drops again.

Here are the kids stats, Reagan 33 lbs & Jax 22.5 lbs

We did our routine stop at Walmart after ballet where somehow we lost a whole big pack of toilet paper from our cart. Not quite sure how this happened. I'm laughing at the thought of this BIG thing of tp just sitting in the middle of an aisle. Ooops!

Since the kids have been sick, I've been pumping this into them....

We have been doing A LOT of this

Over the weekend, our church hosted it's annual revival {to celebrate the church building being payed off}. Brother Steve Waters came up from Rialto with his wife to be our guest speaker. Unfortunately, I had to miss the first night to stay home with sick kiddos. It was for the best. We ended up going the following night. I couldn't bear to miss anymore church & seeing family/friends.

Reagan sat with MiMi & Auntie Cec & fell asleep during services. She slept right through all of the food & fellowship that followed preaching. Poor girlie was out cold! But, look how she sleeps like such a damsel in distress.

On Sunday the kids Sunday school class sang "Touch your finger to your nose...". This brought back sweet memories of Reagan when she was 2. She would sing this song all.of.the.time.

Oh my goodness, they just WAY too Cute!

I was super happy to take home leftovers from our catered meal Sunday afternoon. Brother Dan's Bangkok City Thai Restaurant has fine quality food that is absolutely nothing on your plate left GOOD.

Enjoying our leftovers Monday night. Thai fried rice, sweet & sour tofu, & potstickers

I find it hysterical how my kids can go from this...

To this...

All in the matter of seconds.

The little guy & I got some fresh air while big sissy girl was tuckered out in the car from ballet.

And, in lieu of Valentine's Day coming up I leave you with this sweet photo of my girlie girl.