Valentine's Day

Kinsley's 2nd grade Valentine party with her class was today.  She was so excited about her party with her classmates.  Her teacher, Mrs. Hollingsworth was not able to attend the party today.  Her son Caed has dealt with the health implications of "short gut syndrome" for the past 4 years.  Because of his health problems the school agreed to let his mom be his teacher this year.  Caed and his parents have flown to Nebraska this week to have what we all pray is his LAST surgery for a very long time.  Caed is having his feeding tube removed tomorrow.  To say that this has been a long time coming is an understatement.  Through it all his family has held tight to their faith and have praised God through it all.  Caed is the sweetest and bravest little boy I know.  He is my HERO!!

Caed 

Caed's mom sent me this picture via Facebook a couple of days ago.  Kinsley gave Caed and Mrs. Hollingsworth their Valentine's this past Friday since they would not be there today.  Kinsley wanted to give Caed a stuffed puppy dog.  The blonde puppy in this picture is the puppy she gave him.  Apparently the puppy hasn't left his side and has even traveled to Nebraska with him.  

Kinsley's class was very excited about their party.  The had coke floats, chocolate covered strawberries and Valentine's cookies.

Goofy Girl

My pretty Valentine!

 

Her Valentine goodies

Several of her classmates

Sadly I didn't take too many pictures at their party.  I was too busy helping serve coke floats and food...or maybe I was too busy talking to the other moms and enjoying some adult interaction.  I can't remember which one! :)

These gorgeous flowers were given to me today by my best Valentine ever!!  My wonderful husband surprised me with these beauties when we went to eat at Rockfish.  We decided to go eat an early dinner so we could beat the crowd.  My dad was out of town so we made my mom come with us and we also invited my niece Elizabeth, who is a Sophomore at Texas Tech.  We were sitting there waiting for Chris to get there when suddenly I saw a glimpse of his face walking behind these.  He is the best husband and Valentine any woman could ever ask for.   And sadly enough.... I didn't even get any pictures of us together.  I love you Chris!!  You will always be my Valentine!!