Valentine's party weekend

We threw a Valentine's party at our Loveless Nest this weekend.

It was fun.  

Like, really really fun.  

I don't think I've laughed that hard in a long time.

 Upon arrival, all couples posed under the true love arch.

We had lots of yummy food and played "The Couple Connection."

{a million thanks to the Christopher's for passing along the game!!}

Mckinlay knew we were planning our "adult party" so she took it upon herself to plan her very own "kid party."  She's been talking about it for weeks.  

She wanted pizza and cupcake decorating.

She's becoming quite the little party planner.

What can I say:

{photo posed and taken by Mckinlay}

Happy Valentine's everyone!

XXXOOO

Holy Cow! He's 60!

Since my Dad's heart surgery last year, my Mom has become a little obsessed with cows --

and for good reason.  

Dad's replacement valve was is a "Bovine Valve."

Today is his 60th Birthday, in addition expressions like "Cowabunga!" "Holy Cow" and being "put out to pasture," Mom hung 60 pictures of Dad around the kitchen. 

{like mother like daughter.  we can't resist a good number themed party.}

Naturally she had to add some cow pictures to the mix.  These two are my favorite.

Wish we were there to join the party!!

And your birthday wouldn't be complete without a rousing round of:

"Daddy!  

How I love ya How I love ya!  

My dear ol' Daddy!"

31 on the 31st!

We had a 31 flavors ice cream party for Ty's 31st birthday!

I can take photos before a party, but I rarely ever manage to get any during.  This time I snapped one -- just before blowing out the candles.

Looking good babe!  Even at the ripe old age of 31.

{says his younger  wife, you know, the wife that's going gray!}

Happy birthday Ty!

We sure love ya!

SO much!

Thanks to everyone who came!  

Glad we got ice cream in before the freezing cold, giant snow storm, right!?