Valentines Day and Kisses for Smiles! 2016

We were in for a treat this Valentines Day because Aunt Rebekah decided to throw a fabulous cousin niece/nephew/cousin Valentine's Party and in turn watch the kiddos so Austin, Liz, Jon's wonderful parents, and the two of us were able to go out to dinner together! We enjoyed wonderful company and learned some great parenting tips, learning the importance of staying united and seeking the Spirit in all the decisions we make together and had some really yummy thai Coconut shrimp! Even Jon wanted to have seconds!! =D 

The kids ended up having a blast with Aunt Beka's party! They got to roll each other up in toilet paper mummy races, make and decorate valentines boxes, pass out and enjoy yummy treats, and watch Anastasia together! We are all so blessed to have Aunt Beka in our lives! They look forward to being around her and get excited for all the special things she does and makes for them whenever we get together! Uncle Samuel was a huge helper in the whole process too! They sure love teasing and playing around with him too! Our lives are so much more full of love and wonderful with them in it!

I was thankful for my sweet husband on Valentine's Day who surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of roses, some delectable (and healthy!) avocado oil, and the warmest, most reassuring hugs and cuddles around! I am so blessed to have him as a rock and pillar in my life, for his hard-work ethic, his patience, kindness, enthusiasm and big heart of gold.  Our hearts were so full of love today! This marks the one year mark of when we announced us being pregnant with baby Joshua! So thankful he is finally a part of our family, we love that we can love and adore him in all of his snuggly cuteness. :)

Aunt Beka is so incredibly talented in so many unspeakable ways! Not only does she have a huge heart and enjoy being with, entertaining, and talking with the kids, playing the piano for us in majestic melodies and teaching us tips, but she is also the acclaimed make of all cousin especially hand-made crocheted blankets!! They are always each so unique and treasured for all the time, efforts and love put into every thread! Yay for little Joshy's very own Aunt Beka blanket! 

We can tell he already LOVES it!

AND....because I happen to have the same type of pictures with baby Gracie trying to eat my face too...and me smiling and snuggling her back, I had to include all of these to go right along with the tradition of hers....and because this sweet boy is so darn stinkin' adorable!

Oh my heart just melts for this precious boy! We love that he gets to be a part of our family, and expand our hearts with a whole extra heart of love and squishy cheeck sweetness!  What pure joy and fulfillment we can truly all find in truly cherishing and savoring the moments we have with each other! Love them!