Valentine's Day Orchid

My amazingly sweet hubby and sons bought me an early Valentine's Day gift today.  A NEW ORCHID!  It's so pretty and unique with white flowers and pink/purple stripes.  I LOVE IT!  It even has a red vase (my favorite color). :)  I'm a lucky lady.  I rushed to take a picture of it on my porch before the sun went down tonight.  

Tissue mischief maker

My poor little boys are both sick... they pretty much laid on the couch or slept in bed all day long today.  My baby boy had more energy and spunk than my older son, who was pretty listless all day.   Here's an example of what I am talking about...  I have both a before and an after picture that will paint the scene for you perfectly. 


BEFORE:   

At one point today, I looked at the two of them on the couch watching "Cars" and thought "How cute" and shot a picture.  Then, I walked into the laundry room to grab a new basket of clothes out of the dryer and walked back into the living room - I was gone no more than 3 minutes - and this is what I found......  


AFTER:

Classic.  Look at that mischievous little face!  ;-)  He was pretty proud of himself and having a heck of a time!  I couldn't help myself and started hysterically laughing and got my older son's attention to show him what happened.  I mean... he was covered in tissues!  But, he didn't even notice or bat an eye.... My poor sick boy. :(  

Tricycling boy

We had a very busy day today!  We had a great playdate at a friend's house this morning, and then we all went to the park this afternoon.  The boys had a blast biking and tricycling around and playing with their friends!  There was even a spur-of-the-moment birthday party with ICE CREAM for everyone!  Here is a closeup of my baby tricycling his little legs off.  He is super fast!  I've gotta get him onto a bike with training wheels.  We played "See if you can run over Mommy".  Ever play it? ;-)  It is a game where I sit right in the middle of the walkway/path and tell him to speed-race to run me over - he thinks it's hilarious as I scream when he gets closer and closer...  Luckily - I'm still in one piece.  Fun times!

More orchids

I just can't seem to stop taking pictures of my orchids. :) They are all blooming - and they're just gorgeous! 

My little gymnast

Today was gymnastics class for my older son.  He loves it and has so much fun! He's come a long way FAST - he's much more flexible, strong, and daring.  I see myself in him in many ways... I did gymnastics competitively for years and years.  It was my life.  I absolutely loved it!  I never thought my son would love it so much, but he does.  Big surprise.  :) He has really improved! I was amazed at the things he was doing today!  I couldn't be prouder...

Baseball practice

Baseball practice went well today.  The Cubs are doing really great.  I think that, once again, they are going to be tough to beat!  I shot a couple pics of both kiddos - one who was the catcher and one who so wishes he was out there playing. 

Valentines Crafts

Today, my older son didn't have school.  It was another rainy morning, so I decided to organize the "arts/crafts bench" and wound up setting the boys up with lots of different crafts to keep them busy.  They had a great time working on their Valentines with glitter, colored sugar, and crayons.  Such little artists. :)

Finished Valentine Masterpieces