Valentine Events

Celebrating Valentine's Day was great fun in our household this year! 

Valentine Playdate

We hosted a little party for Adley's playgroup friends. Aren't they all so precious? :)

We kicked off the party with a movement game. The kids walked around a circle pathway of heart cutouts with music playing in the background. When the music stopped, the kids had to find a heart and do whatever direction was written on the heart (act out an animal noise or movement, roll or twirl, hop up and down, etc.).

Then we ate some tasty Rice Krispie treats that my friend Sara made in the shape of hearts. So fun!

At the end of the party, the kids decorated valentine bags and then delivered valentines to each other's bags.

Checking out her valentine candy at the end of the party was definitely a highlight for Adley!

Making Valentine Boxes

On the first Saturday in February, I took Jaden to Home Depot for their monthly building project-- making a heart-shaped box. Poor Cody was home sick that morning, so we took an extra project home for him. I loved seeing how independent Jaden is with using all the tools to build this box.

We had talked about gifting this box to his teacher for Valentine's Day, so Jaden was excited to paint his box and make it look even fancier.

By the next weekend, Cody was feeling well enough to assemble his Valentine box at home. He, too, was very independent with the assembly.

The lid of these boxes twisted to the side to reveal a small compartment. What a fun little project!

For Valentine's Day, we filled each box with chocolate candy and had the boys present the gifts to their teachers. Cody and Jaden were very proud of their handmade Valentines!

Classroom Valentines

Writing out class valentines was a MUCH easier task this year now that Cody and Jaden have become more proficient with their spelling and handwriting. I basically just gave them their class lists, and the boys took off. They've never been able to complete all of the valentines in one sitting before this year. What a nice change!

We decided to print our own Christian themed Valentines this year. I let the boys select their favorites from some options I had found on Pinterest. Cody chose to give out Valentines that read, "God has made you so smartie" with some Smarties candies attached.

Jaden's valentines said, "There are many RAISINS why Jesus loves you." He attached a box of yogurt raisins--a snacktime favorite of his!-- to each valentine.

Valentine's Day Surprise

On Valentine's Day morning, Jaden and Cody found the kitchen table covered with hearts. On each heart, Jason and I had written things we love and appreciate about each boy. The boys seemed to enjoy reading these hearts during their morning breakfast. Grammy and Papa had also gifted the boys with Reeses hearts. They were particularly excited about these treats! :)

As we celebrate this fun holiday, we like reminding our kiddos that the reason we love others is because of the love that Jesus first gave us. We are so grateful for the unending, never failing love from our Heavenly Father!