Valentine's Day

Well, Tony managed to melt my heart on another Valentine's Day. And this time, it was for quite a different reason. On the evening of February 13th he walked in the door with a large bouquet of tulips for me and a small bouquet of pink roses for Sophia, cut down to baby size. And the funny thing is, as much as I loved my flowers it just melted my heart to see Sophia receive her first mini bouquet from her daddy. The fact that he adores and takes such good care of Sophia means more to me than a million flowers.

Thank you, Daddy, for my beautiful roses!

Valentine's Day morning was the usual fare of chocolates and cards during breakfast. It was a beautiful, cool day and Tony used his Saturday off to work on the latest house project, building a new patio for the arrival of baby #2. Sophia loves to be outdoors and although we have a great side porch, she would rather be in the backyard where she can run freely. So instead of sitting on the back steps to watch her, Tony has decided to build a nice patio for a swing and a few lawn chairs. I am so excited! It will be so nice to sit on the swing with our new little boy and watch Sophia run and play in a safe environment. I am so thankful for Tony's labor of love!

Sophia had a great Valentine's Day too. In addition to the beautiful rose bouquet, mommy and daddy bought her a new babydoll that makes lots of baby sounds, a play necklace, bubbles, and a ball for the new patio. She has really taken to the new babydoll - feeding it with the plastic bottle and sticking the pacifier in its mouth when it makes too much noise. Too sweet! I think she is going to be a great big sister.

And for all the grandparents reading this post, look forward to a be-lated but sweet Valentine from Miss Sophia. Her friends Lawson and Mrs. Taryn came over on Friday and we made some pretty cute Valentines - check your mailbox!