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We did the parade in Dublin with my parents, Dwight, Aunt Freda and Uncle Rick and Aunt Eileen and Uncle Dave. We were all in Philly’s gear. It was sweet!

Spent the afternoon at the parent’s. Kids went swimming in the baby pool. Video of Alex doing that.

Aunt Eileen and Uncle Dave gave the kids some Phillie’s gear! Alex got a hat that was absolutely adorable, but would not keep it on his head.

Headed over to the festivities that Dublin had going on. Boyz to Men followed up by The 4 Tops. Lots of giant inflatables for the girls to play on. Video of them doing the Boulderdash.

I stood in line for over an hour to get funnel cake. The fireworks started just as I received ours and there were about 50 people still in line behind me. It was worth it though, so tasty!

Fireworks were amazing, like always. Dublin does it right. Though they might want to get 3 funnel cake vendors next year, instead of 1!

The girls started out the day by getting their V-Day gifts. Bags from Justice with their initials, pink poodle Webkinz and chocolate! We took the kids to Galaxy Golf and Games for the afternoon. They ran around the indoor play gym, played games and ran around some more. Alex enjoyed the ball pit! They ate McDonald’s for dinner and watched the movie Aquamarine.

Brian and I already exchanged gifts this morning.

I was too excited to wait until tonight. I got Brian a card of course, but I actually wrote something inside besides my name, he was impressed! The movie Facing the Giants, a coupon for an extra long back rub,  a giant Reese’s peanut butter heart, and a Valentine’s themed nightie (for ME to wear!)

Brian got me a card, which he wrote in, he’s a writer and always writes something extra! The movie Fireproof and a box of chocolates.

I need to decide on dinner. Brian said we could go out with the kids or eat in take-out after the kids are in bed.  I think I want to order in, maybe Chinese food. I’m really in the  mood for some pot stickers and spring rolls. Plus, I’m thinking Reese’s blizzards for dessert while we snuggle up together and watch a movie. And of course, sometime in the evening I will have to model his V-Day gift, (wink, wink, nod, nod)!

In honor of Valentine’s Day

I present to you the following giveaway!

Fireproof DVD

Kirk Cameron stars as Caleb Holt, a heroic fire captain who values dedication and service to others above all else. But the most important partnership in his life, his marriage, is about to go up in smoke. This gripping story follows one man’s desire to transform his life and marriage through the healing power of faith and fully embrace the fireman’s code:

Never Leave your partner Behind

and

The Love Dare

The Love Dare is a 40-day challenge for husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love. Whether your marriage is hanging by a thread or healthy and strong, The Love Dare is a journey you need to take. It’s time to learn the keys to finding true intimacy and developing a dynamic marriage. Take the dare!

1 Corinthians 13:7-8

Love bears all things, believes all things,

hopes all things, endures all things.

Love never fails.

To get a chance to win this giveaway do the following:

Comment with 1 thing you admire about your spouse.

Write about how you spent Valentine’s day with your spouse in your blog and link back to this giveaway somewhere in the post.

(Make sure you write a comment with the link to the post in your blog so I know you get another entry.)

The giveaway closes on  Thursday February 19th at 10pm (EST).

The winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Friday!

Have a fantastic Valentine’s Day!

We spent New Year’s with the Jacob’s. The kids played the night away. The adults ate lots of great food, played pictionary man and mad gab. It was a great night. Alex even stayed up until about 11:30 then nursed to sleep, but woke up to the noise of kids screaming happy new year and horns blowing loudly! The funniest part of the night was when we pulled into our driveway. All the kiddos were asleep. We looked back and Katie had fallen asleep with a piece of celery in her mouth. It was hilarious! Pictures of course.