Pocket-Full of Posies & A Happy Valentine's Day.

Ama-time is always chock-full of fun & games...

she came last week with a Valentine's craft fit for princesses (& a few boys).

And once she left we put a twist on it and made them in masses

for Lexie's class Valentine's.

Who says we can't recycle last year's Mad Libs idea for McKenzie's new class?

and a homemade Valentine's fit for my rocker boy to share.

Making memories like this for the kids

means my inner-most Diva comes out and takes over. I have no control.

look how elated they were to get flowers from daddy...

that lasted for about 2.0 minutes until they snapped the stems.

how could I resist that face? Sure honey, keep adding the candy...

A messy McLaughlin tradition

Also one that guarantees a belly-ache or four...

Mmmmm... good. Masterpiece? Maybe not, but oohey gooey with all the right stuff.

We had a par-tay all day long (in between church)

and an all day long mess to go along with it.

The kids all received mod-podged journals, but the favorite part was writing on table. Cause how often do they get to do that?

Oh, fresh out of bed.

Forgot to make the heart waffles pink... our teeth probably thanked us.

Yes, I went all out this year. Copycat creativity= inexpensive.

and meaningful.

did I say I burned the midnight oil for the last few days? I mean BUUUUURNED it.

Mod-podge is just maaaagic.

And I had to attempt Bakerelaa's red velvet cake pop yummies dipped in chocolate.

at 3 am.

Heart-shaped pizzas for dinner

I think the day was kid-approved

My little Valentines all dressed up with somewhere to go...

sporting hearts

BIG frou frou hearts

full deck of hearts...

and little hearts fit for a princess.

YUMMY. Happy Valentine's Day, my six little lovers:)

(and big lover)

and now I need a nap.