The Best Valentines Day Ever!!!

I would have to say that Valentines Day 2012 was the best one I have ever had...for more reasons than one! First of all, Jacob and I went out Saturday night for Valentines Day because my Mom called to see if she could come spend the night with us so that we could go out...um, that would be a yes! :) Jacob and I sometimes do small gifts for each other for V-Day, but normally it's just a favorite candy and a card. For anyone who knows Jacob, you know he is EXTREMELY frugal and is very much of a saver (which I really do appreciate so much), but he surprised me with this......

WHAT?!?!??! I can't tell you how excited I was. I have really been wanting a nice camera for awhile (especially now that I have some pretty cute models), but I NEVER dreamed that he would get me this. I was so grateful for not only the camera, but the fact that he splurged on this for me! We had a great dinner out and a trip to Target, and we headed back home!

Yesterday, on the actual Valentines Day, it was also a great day. I have some pretty cute Valentines this year...I am such a lucky lady! Bailey and Griffin dressed in their red and had a little party at Mrs. Chelsea's house, then we came home and had a little Valentines dinner of our own.

My Little Valentines

Reading our Valentines cards

We Love Daddy!

 We love Mommy too, but we're tired of pictures!

Daddy and Griffin grilled steak and shrimp

The card they gave to a few friends

Trying on one of his Valentines treats from Mrs. Chelsea...one cool dude!

What are these things?!?! Get ready for the beach sister!

Jacob and I had discussed earlier what our plans were for Valentines Day for the future for Griffin and Bailey. I had gotten them a card and a cute little stuffed animal, and they had gotten a few other treats from grandparents. However, I must say that this tops them all. Jacob is quite the little poet (I know it's a surprise, haha), and although I have loved the ones that he's written for me in the past, this one just might top them all and I wanted to share it, so here it goes...

Griffin and Bailey,

It's your first Valentines Day and things will never be the same

We asked God for you for so long and you finally came.

Our lives have been changed and everything seems new,

And our prayers must have worked because God gave us two.

The joy and happiness you bring is too much to even begin to mention,

And no matter what we do you guys are always the center of our attention.

Bailey you are turning into a little lady with your bows, ribbon, and lace

And Griffin is gonna be a tough guy with the usual cut on his face.

We have changed several diapers and had some fun nights

And got dressed up for church in  your khakis and tights.

You couldn't be more adorable, with the cutest little faces

Let's hope you don't end up like your dad with glasses and braces!

We love you more than you could ever imagine

My favorite times are spent on walks in your little red wagon.

Our world is so hectic, we are always doing one thing or another

If you ever wonder how we do it, it's because you have an amazing mother.

I thank God everyday for the wonderful gifts in my life

But I thank him the most for my new family, my twins and my wife.