My Little Valentine

I LOVE VALENTINE'S DAY. And I really, really love having a little mini valentine to share the holiday with. Emmett and I missed our daddy this year, but Jason still made sure that we felt loved and thought of from 1,250 miles away {with a bit of help from Mauri}. LOVE HIM.

Thanks for thinking of me, baby. Made my day!

I spent some quality time with my baby valentine that morning and afternoon. We snuggled, he played, I took a million pictures... you know, the usual. I loved giving him his valentine from me and his dada. It was basically all of his favorite things. He's a big fan of cars, cuddling, bubble baths, rice crispy treats, puff snacks, and playing with balloons. Also, it's  i m p o s s i b l e  for me to choose only a couple of photos to share. I know these are all kinda the same, but I don't care because I love the little personality that comes through each one!

Can you spot me in some of these photos? LOL.

^^ Don't worry, he bounced back quick.

We went upstairs for a change in scenery. Can you tell we... okay, I... didn't have much to do?

^^ THE MOST KISSABLE CHEEKS.

Being an adult child with my own child, I really expect nothing from my parents. But that doesn't mean they don't do things for me on occasion that make me feel so loved. That morning I came downstairs to a little valentine gift with a note attached from my dad. He also got these pretty carnations for the ladies in the house. {Which by the way, these may just be my new favorite flower! They are so bright and beautiful, not too pricey, and they last for weeks. Yes, weeks! There will definitely be more carnations in my future haha.} Later that afternoon my mom came home with a bag full of goodies for me and mar, and a fun valentine for Emmett. We sure do love gigi and little billy! They're the best.

With Jason hundreds of miles away in Alabama, my dad working late at the temple Thursday nights, and Taylor putting in major overtime at the firm for tax season - my mom, Lynnea, and I ended the night with a husband-less dinner at Chili's. It was fun to get together with the girls and it made me feel a tiny bit better knowing I wasn't the only one missing her main valentine that evening. It was still a great day full of surprises, flowers, chocolates, toys, eating out, too many pictures, family, and lots of LOVE. And before I wrap this up, I want to introduce someone real quick.

Meet Jack Hawton.

{Aka Emmett's bestie}

Born February 13th.

HE IS PRECIOUS. We can't wait to meet this little buddy in a couple days!