All I want for Valentines day is.....

Freshly cut wood to keep us warm....TOO warm when Todd is home. He has all the fireplaces going. As he says "Honey, I'm a fireman!" A freshly mowed pasture on a cloudy springlike day.

And best of all, a freshly painted breezeway! I told Todd all my wishes only involve a little manual labor. Forget the jewelry, flowers and chocolates. I'm a low maintenance girl. Only I do wish for high maintenance handyman help! Which Todd happens to have in abundance.

Griffin had his end of year soccer party with pizza, basketball, bowling, swimming and awards. Words from his coach were very praiseworthy. He's been on this team 3 years and we're going for a 4th next month in tryouts.

The little girls and Brody had a Valentines Party while Todd was at work. We played some games, hide n go seek (this house is the best for that....especially at night with ALL the lights out) had a red dinner and made these valentines to give away to a special friend.

Griffin had friends over the night before for pizza, games, video games and and LOTS of chocolate treats!

How many 13/14 year old boys can get together for a fun, clean evening of fun AND all happen to be well polished on the piano. Todd asked Stephen to play a song he'd heard him play over Christmas. He is amazing!!!

I love that the boys can have lots of room to hang out and not be too bothered by the girls...and us not be bothered too much by them :>

I got 6 inches knocked off my hair last week and told my sissy's I'd send a picture. It feels so short! Brody's still stickin with his signiture smile (eyes closed).

Last week we had Austin for 5 day while his parents were away. These boys were great to come home and do homework.....

and practice piano, read and help out with the girls. Plus a little bit of hanging out in Griff's room playing games. It's like they were college roommates!