Valentine's Day Gathering

Jeff and I aren't much celebrators of the this holiday in which you are to show your love for your significant other once a year. We don't really boycott the idea but it's just not something we really worry about. Especially since our anniversary is this month also.

The kids love it though, so we like to do something a little special for them....like spending "family time" sharing their candy with them that they get from school.....yum! ;0) But seriously, I like to do little things like shape their food into hearts and color their milk pink.

But this year someone came up with the idea of having a get-together at our place Valentines evening. I really have no idea who started this rumor....it always seems to work that way...

To be honest, my first thoughts were...."There's going to be how many kids?" and "We're planning on playing some game called Guitar Hero....?" But I was optimistic to the idea and tried to come up with a plan so that all the toys stayed neat and organized and got back into their labeled containers, (I think I might be a little more anal about it than most people but I try and cope with my weakness so thanks for being patient guests), and the second priority was to have anyone willing to bring other games so I could avoid this Guitar Hero thing.

Our guests showed up at 7:00, well most....the Slaughs were a bit late but they were bringing the dessert so all was forgiven... ;0)... a yummy chocolate heart shaped cake and cute pink iced cupcakes. The Wilsons brought their famous home-made lasagna, the Beldins brought heart shaped pizza for the kids, garlic bread, and brownies, Annie brought a yummy salad, and we provided the drinks. The eating came first and the feast was delicious. Every part of it! Thanks everyone!

So that meant it was game time. I glued myself to the kitchen table chair while others fought over the instruments....?? Some of us stayed at the table and played some card games and rummaged through some of my scrapbooks. Not the most exciting but it was good company. Here's Kris, Jeff, and Annie jammin' out.
Here's Jeff, "You wanna play Lace....?" uh.........nope.Carolyn ditched me to play Guitar Hero! I thought to myself "What is with this game. There's no way I'm coordinated enough to play...."Britt followed in the footsteps of the stars...
And Annie continued to rock out!
Even Ayla was enjoying the music. So cute!!While people were taking their turns playing, the others were randomly doing other things...

Here's Steve and Oliver testing the height of the ceiling... ;0)Here's Savanna talking with our dog, Jack. He wasn't that excited about being in his "house" but he survived. He got to clean up all the crumbs when the party was over. This is Gracie :0)Here's Oliver again. He's enjoying the chap stick he found. As the girls took over Guitar Hero, the boys took over the kitchen to gab....this was their "No girls allowed" stance I guess...Looks like a great time right! That's what they wanted you to think! ;0)
Gotta love 'em!
Here's Hudson wondering where Buzz is I'm sure... ;0) He likes Buzz Lightyear apparently.....A LOT!Jeff was being so sweet and helped me keep the crumbs to a minimum. Isn't he the best?!About half way through the night I was again, asked if I wanted to play this Guitar Hero.... I finally agreed I would try it and see what all the fuss was about. It only took about 5 seconds and I was hooked!!
Here are some valentine moments for the night......

Savanna giving her daddy Sean a big KISS!
And the best one........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Nothing says love like this one! :0) Love ya Hailey and Steve! The night brought much more fun into the late night hours and folks left around 1:30 am. I admit I was mostly playing the guitar. Thanks so much Sean, Britt, and Annie for sharing your toys! hee hee........ It was a great time as always!!