Valentine Parties

Claire had her Valentine party at school today. The owner of a pizza joint here in town's son is in her class, so they provided pizza for lunch, while the rest of us moms brought the makings for ice cream sundaes. It was fun to watch the kiddos go through their valentines. Claire's teacher does a book with each child's name on a page and then the students paste the corresponding valentine to that page. It's a great keepsake, and a great craft! Landon's party was more subdued, with sugar cookies and exchanging of valentines. He doesn't seem to really get the whole idea, and will be like his Daddy when it comes to cards. His take on valentines: "Why do I have to give this card to everyone, can't they just have the pencil?". We've also been blessed to receive packages in the mail from Gram and Poppy, Unkie and Staci and Uncle Frank. You'd think it was Christmas the way those kiddos tore into those boxes and envelopes! Claire even said "Isn't it great to have people who love us?". Darn tootin, little one!!!!