Happy Valentine's Day

This year the day of love is brought to you by the letter "V" as in virus. As in strep . Actually I think strep throat is an infection. This is why I am a teacher not a doctor. Either way this virus/infection has claimed the two littlest Wood's which is the reason I am home in the middle of the day on a Wednesday while they lay on the couch watching Angry birds and taking turns hacking all over each other waiting for our doctor's appointment.

Back to yesterday, when everyone was healthy...We had such a lovely Valentines day!

Dr. Love and the heart dress from Sunday made an appearance after daddy showered them with candy and treats...

Flowers from my fella. Even though I complain that flowers are a waste of money because they just die in a week. I secretly love that he gets them for me...

This was Callie's little Valentine's day robot box. At the bottom it says, "Feed me yummy Valentine's" How cute is she?!?

Then it was off to school to partake in all things festive and heart related! I LOVE being an elementary school teacher, y'all! We had such a fun day (until literally the last 5 minutes of the day. More about that in a minute) We read sweet stories, did some crafts, played with candy...

At the end of the day we traded cards and ate cupcakes and cookies and probably more candy than we should have...Then as we were cleaning up, not one but two of my little 2nd grade nuggets started coughing so hard they barfed. One in the trash can and one in the sink. It was terrible. Thankfully one of the 4th grade teachers, whose kiddo is in my class, and another student's grandmother were there to help comfort and clean up so I could get the other 25 cleaned up and out the door. It was gross, and totally ruined my 107 day puke free streak, but other than that, my first elementary Valentines party was a hit!

Just a couple pounds of chocolate from my sweet students!

When we got home both kiddos started running a fever and the epidemic struck our house. This actually worked to our advantage, as both of our little Valentines were in bed by 7. My mister and I were able to grill up some steaks and get caught up on the DVR and had such a lovely evening! It was a relaxing end to such a strange little Valentine's day...

Cheers for spreading love, NOT germs!

What I wore Wednesday...

Last week was crazy! We had conferences until 8:30 every night, I was sick, we had Valentines day parties and snacks and boxes to make.

Happy Vaventines day!

 Thank goodness for Brien! Plus, Callie was selling girl scout cookies like a boss. That girl has sold like 200 boxes in a week, who knew girl scout cookies were so popular?! Last year I couldn't give the things away, this year she is peddling them like a pro!

So because of the crazy I didn't get a chance to post much, but we are back in business!

This little Friday outfit came together well!

Cardigan: Target

Scarf: Target

Skinny Jeans: Target

Flats: Amazon

I actually do wear coats, almost every day, in fact, but I never ever post them for some reason, so here it is..

Jacket: Old Navy

Bag: Christmas present from my mom and dad

                                               

Keeping warm!

Tunic: Very Jane

Tights: Very Jane

Blanket scarf: Target

Boots: Kohl's

It looks like I am holding my breath but I am not, pictures were not great this day...Sometimes my camera woman wants a snack after school and she takes pictures too fast. 

Leopard cardi: Old Navy

Skirt: Loft, thrifted

Bronze heels: Target

My thrifty finds outfit!

Top: Kohl's, thrifted

Maroon pants: Loft, thrifted

Scarf: ? Thrifted

Another Thrifty finds outfit!

Sweater: H&M, Thrifted

Black skinny jeans: Target

Flats: Target

And there you have it! I am thankful that this weeks is in the books. It was wild!
 Valentines day was fun. We dropped off some glittery flowers for my grandma that Callie picked out and rushed up north for Aiden's Minecraft party! It was a blast complete with a bouncy castle. I mean let's be real, who doesn't love those?

I love Drew's little face peeking through as he tried to tame Christian, not happenin'

Thanks for the cool shades, Aunt P!

Brien's parents took the kiddos and we topped off the night with a date at the gun range and then back home for a Swamp People marathon. Nothing says romance like shootin' guns and watching Cajuns hunt gators!

"Valentimes" day!

The season of love is upon us. I love Valentines day! Until about a year ago Callie called it "Valentimes" day, and I thought that was darn cute. I am convinced that Valentines day is a favorite holiday all around.

Valentines garland from the $ bins at Target

When I was a kid, it was certainly the best. I mean, I really like Halloween and Christmas, obviously, but there was something about a day all about love that made me happy. I remember making my Valentines cards for my classmates. I would lovingly choose special Valentines for my best friends and that special crush. I remember decorating a tissue box with hearts, glitter and doilies to collect cards in. I loved taking my cards home and opening and reading them, imagining my classmates choosing that special card just for me. I know in reality, now, that the cards I received were totally random, but I like my way better. 

Our super old Valentines day door hanger

When my best friend was little, like kindergarten, she had on those white tights with the red velvet hearts (you know the ones) for her class Valentines party. She was having so much fun at her party she peed right in her little heart tights so she wouldn't have to leave the party to go the bathroom. That's how great v-day is, it's not just me!

      

 I took the garland off the string and re-hung the hearts using mini clothes pins and 

then draped them over the living room mirror!

So a day all about love, not just sappy romance love, but all kinds of love for family, friends, everyone important in my life,is pretty special. I remember back in my single mom days a friend told me, "Just enjoy the day with your sweet little girl. She will be the love of your life forever." I really liked that and needed to hear that at the time.Even now as an old married lady, there is something fun and sweet about "Valentimes day".