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She got it! Mama get her second one today, and we only had to wait 15 minutes for a reaction. She didn’t have ANY complications, and in fact, she felt great the rest of the day. Blessing!!!!

Precious. Truly precious. I adore our time together because with the hustle and bustle of school and work, it’s hard to find enough space to include fun, frolicking and frivolity!

Tot always reminds Daddy or me how much she loves us. Here’s a sweet note I found next to the sink this morning before church.

It all comes back to Tatum when she is loving and giving. Just today, a lady brought her a bag of cookies from Trader Joes. The sweet lady just wanted to thank Tatum for being a greeter and bringing joy to her every week.

Now that is truly sweet!!

After some Daddy daughter time and some Sunday chores, we had a Hay Happens meeting, and we decided to begin a 40 days or prayer practice. We also discussed our gratitudes and future plans for a next HAA! More to come there.

Our game du jour was Exploding Kittens. We still love this game although it gives each of us heartburn and stress! Don’t worry, Daddy. You might not explode this time.

Tot had Elton John join our clan today. I introduced her to some of my old CD’s and she flocked right to this one. She’s been listening to it constantly all weekend. (sounds like someone I know (ahem..myself!)) Of course he sings “Rocket Man!”

Coopy didn’t get to play. He’s waiting his turn.

Later, I made I nice dinner of salmon, butternut squash, and bok choy/broccoli ginger stir fry. Tot’s salmon looks like a heart. (I love you, Tot!)

And..I love salmon!!! (Thank you, Honey, for buying it!)

What a fun day and night. I adore Sundays just because we get to BE together.

Daddy and I always finish our Sundays with a devotion.

Hay’s, stay tuned! We have a fun trip coming up. Until then, let’s live our verse:

“But always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.  Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thess 5: 15-18)

Daddy and Tatum go out on most Thursday nights when I have my girl’s group, REACH. I adore my book group and the girls in it. They are my tribe!

BUT, the other serendipity is Tatum and Daddy get to go out to dinner and eat whatever she wants! That is Tot’s favorite part; well, actually, her favorite part is hanging with the Daddy. He adores her, and it’s no secret I do too.

This particular night was Wildflower and it was quite cold. Daddy, being the chivalrous type, lent her his jacket. All good and all protected. That is what Daddy’s do.

She is also glowing.

The next day, Daddy had to pick up Tot from school since I had a commitment at GCU. He brought her home quickly because his job is very demanding right now. As he conference called, she worked with Coopy in the office. I love how Cooper watches over everything this we do.

This is family. SMILE.

And it was glorious. No hotel. No fancy restaurant; just our palace (That is not a typo. I mean palace…which is our home!)

Doug spoiled me again. It all started with me dropping off the Tot to mom’s house. (Thank you, Mama!!)

When I returned,

OOH!!!
I had a bit of a scavenger hunt to go on. First, I had a card waiting for me, and inside my first clue.

Here it is! He proposed to me with this picture/puzzle. Now it hangs in our room.

Then… to the 1 Thess. verse

Now where? I love us!

Now to a fav pic:

Then to the music maker:

I played a little ditty with my little friend below.

Finally, to a piece of white which I may work on one day.

And what did I find? Let’s look Coopy!

Oh, how fun!
Now, we sit and enjoy our champagne and some music. Then it’s time to make magic in the kitchen.

Ahem…xcuse me! That is right, some scallops, steak and salad. The honey BBQ’d outside while I made the goodies inside.

Another card? SRSLY!

He bought out the store apparently. I so loved it!
I set the table in our new dining room. Isn’t it delightful?

Coopy joins us on his place.

You look so handsome, my love.

We enjoyed fun questions, convo and laughing a bit.

Then, aaaaaafter the after dinner (wink wink), I got a snack and Coopy just waited.

He really wanted to play, but we had other plans tonight.

Oh, Coopy.

Thank you, Honey for making me feel so special. I love you so much and can’t wait for the rest of our lives.

Our living room has a special message. It’s symbolic of God speaking to us! All you have to do is be reminded to “Look UP!” Now, when you look up, you should know something.

I LOVE YOU.

This is what God tells us every day and we don’t even need to look up. However, it is His awesomeness that we are looking up at.

Or in this case…..

A red balloon. Yep, Like I said, our living room has symbolic messages.

This balloon did not want to stick around. Nope, it tried to escape.

Into yonder.

And it did not get too far. But it’s message is clear.

So, look up! And be reminded by this red balloon that….

May we be reminded all day every day to LOOK UP!

I love you.

Even though we are going to celebrate this Saturday, we still had a nice little celebration after Tatum got home from school.

I told Doug to come out of his office for a surprise.

Hot fudge sundaes always say “I love you!”

I also wrote a poem to read to Tatum and Doug.

I want to make it more permanent and hang it up. It says everything.

Then he gave Tot and me a little goodie.

I bacon I love you? That might trump hot fudge sundaes.

Then me ….oh, honey.

I love this ornament.

I can’t wait to celebrate with you on Saturday honey. Thank you for two glorious years of growing, learning and gelling. XXOOOXXOOOXXOO

We arrived home for Kartchner Caverns the morning of Valentine’s Day, so it was a challenge to get into the spirit. The focus was to unpack and to launder. Not too romantic.

But….again my honey did not disappoint. Neither did Tot, and I had a few goodies up my sleeve.

First, we, as a family, usually meet to go over our gratitudes for the day. At this time, Tatum had prepared a little song for us. She worked on it outside and carried it in the BBQ pail. Very inventive!

Now, here we go, Daddy first. An I Love You notecard and a quick little tune.

Now, my turn!~

Cooper is waiting for his.
And remember the Tot and her singing?

Yes, she sings her emotions. She sings when she wants to communicate something to us. She sings when she wants to get out her frustrations, emotions, or thoughts. It is her form of communication. (along with drawing). And so this is how she told us Happy Valentine’s Day.

Now, I gave my honeys cards. (and of course a nice dinner of BBQ chicken and delicata squash ….and a glorious salad!)

I wanted Tot to have some new shoes too since she does put the spring in my step as I mentioned in her card (besides floating my boat!)

And of course….

Now, my real honey…..

He does hold the key to my heart.

And I wish I had more goodies for him, but I did leave love notes all over the place for the HHH.

Right before dinner, Daddy came out of the office. ……carrying….

Lovebug!! I love this!

The amazing kiddo!

She loves it, and I love him for spoiling her with this love!
Now, me? WHOA…He knows I love flowers and birds. A bird puzzle does the trick. I cannot wait to dive in and explore them. I mean the puzzle…heehee

I saved the card to read with him later. He truly makes me feel like a queen.

I love us.

What a great end to a fun weekend. Our anniversary is on Tuesday (2 days). More love and celebration to come.

Thank you Tot and Daddy for a special Love day.