VDay parties

A few days ago, Kate and I sat down to write out her Valentines for her friends at school and church.  She insisted that I read each card to her, even if it was obviously a repeat of one I've read before. 

Me:  And I'm writing 'from Kate' on all of them so they'll know who it's from.
Kate:  No, Mama, not Kate...Katelicious!
Me:  I don't think I'll EVER be comfortable with adding -licious to the end of your name, sweet pea.  Let's stick with Kate, shall we?


She had loads of fun at her party and used the skating rink for running sprint races just as much as she did skating.  The party came complete with clowns, a magic show, face-painting, food, and cupcakes (which clearly falls under the category of food but sometimes I feel they deserve a special mention all their own).

Kate and her friend, Lyndi

performing their Valentine songs for the parents

Kate's friend, Joelie

After the magic show, the clowns hung around to paint the kids' faces. 

I learned a very important lesson yesterday at the party:  Never, ever try to cramp a clown's artist style.  I told the kind (and what I thought was open to suggestions) clown that Kate wanted two simple yet sparkly hearts, one on each cheek.  She looked at me and said, "Okay", but she must of been thinking, "Sure lady, whatever."    Because then Kate walked away with this:

She wasn't a clown, she was an artist, and my daughter's face was her canvas.  I actually ended up loving the finished product.  Super cute!

Kate and Alli

Last night was the nursery department's Valentine party at church.  They made heart-shaped pizzas!

Kate and one of her faves, Sara Gale

Hamp and Miss Halee

sweet Reesey




Jobeth, me, Kristin, and Halee (and Sara Gale!)  - great friends

  Today we went on our first official field trip with Kate's school.  The class performed their Valentine songs for our local senior citizens center and then took a trip to the post office to mail their 'special Valentines'.  (Something tells me I'm gonna be getting something 'special' in the mail in the next day or two.)

 

The post master just so happens to be our neighbor - Kate loves Mr. Jimmy!

Kate and Mr. Jimmy

On a side note, I was able to make Kate's Valentine ruffle pants and dress this year.  Although I purchased a sewing machine over two months ago, it wasn't until last week that I finally took it out of the box.  Prior to this, I didn't even know how to sew on a button.  I never realized how much fun sewing could be! 

If I've said it once, I've said it hundred times... I love this girl.