Valentine's Day: a few different ways

We spent Valentine's morning in Boone, Valentine's evening in Durham, and we celebrated for quite a number of days surrounding. We're fortunate enough to have many kind people in our lives who love us and are sure to remember us, even for minor holidays. 

Nana and Poppy sent pre-Valentine's treats, so that everyone would have the appropriate stickers/necklaces/etc. to wear/use at co-op and whatnot. (And then, of course, there were a number of fun treats and gifts on Valentine's Day proper.)

Mrs. Romine sent cards and very cool North Carolina-themed cleaning rag that they were all super excited to put to use in the kitchen (I say that seriously: they loved it!).

That heart that Lily is holding is the dish rag! It stiffens and holds this shape when it dries!

Uncle Tim, Auntie Jenna, and Zoey sent a box of gifts and craft supplies.

Brynn LOVES turtles. Her stuffie that goes everywhere with her is a turtle from a sea animal set that Tim and Jenna sent them last year.

I should note that this book was not a passive-aggressive message about Lily's manners from Tim and Jenna- Lily loves all things Berenstain Bears, and this was one she didn't yet have. She loves it!

Guys, if you have little people ~Claire's age and up in your lives, I cannot recommend The Vanderbeerkers of 141st Street (and subsequent books) highly enough. They are SO DEAR. I read them to check them out before Claire was quite ready for them, and I was SO SAD when I finished the last one. They are very good.

Gran and Grandpa sent cards and treat bags for all (but I didn't snag a picture, as I let the girls open them in the van). This wasn't a tidy plan, but it did help mitigate some of the big feelings of having to leave Boone.

After returning from such a mind-blowingly fun weekend in Boone, the girls just couldn't hang that evening. They were overly tired and so sad from having to leave Nana, Poppy, and Bo that we gave everyone supper and put everyone to bed early. Brad and I then had a very fancy Valentine's evening of homemade nachos (read: turned leftover Mexican takeout into "nachos" via our air fryer) and watched Miss Congeniality (Brad let me pick) while the baby played on the floor until her bedtime. It was a really great Valentine's, to be honest.

My gift from Tim, Jenna, and Zoey!

Our only picture from Valentine's Day

Tell me those Leftovers Nachos don't look fantastic.

We felt very loved by friends and family near and far. I hope you did, too.