February Hearts

It's February!  February is not only full of hearts, but also birthdays and celebrations!  Both of Christian's parents and Anya celebrate their birthdays, Grandpa and Grandma Stricker have their anniversary, and my grandparents would have celebrated their anniversary as well.  I've always enjoyed Valentine's Day as well...love and gifts speak my language!:)
Anya will be turning 4 on President's Day (the 18th)!  She requested a "heart" birthday (ok, maybe she went with my suggestion), as I have so much fun in the clearance section after Valentine's day! It's hard to believe she is already 4!  She is still our sweet little comedian!  She makes me smile with her smile and funny comments daily!
We've been getting more into a routine and into the swing of things.  We've been able to avoid the flu...until yesterday!  Lily is down with a fever, runny nose and cough, and actually fainted today in the bathroom.  She was light headed all day, poor thing!  Praying in faith for a quick recovery (and protection for the rest of us!), but know that this virus has taken everyone 5 or more days to get over! Lily said "You know what I think it is, Mom?...Everyone has to get it."  I hope not!
I had a great conference with Lily's kindergarten teacher today.   Good report on all accounts!  She seems to be enjoying school, and is learning a lot!  We'll be enrolling Anya in preschool this week for next year.  She is SUPER excited to finally get to go to school!
Other highlights of the month have been Christian taking each of the girls to the Father/daughter dance...they each reacted very differently!  Lily was a little overwhelmed and didn't feel comfortable dancing, whereas Anya danced the whole time!  It was a special date each in their own way.
We've enjoyed having a yard and a grill, biking as a family to the park nearby, and getting up into the mountains again (Estes, snow, sledding, and celebrating Paul's birthday).
It's been a fun month of connecting with old friends, and making some new ones.  Still so many of you to reconnect with!  We're getting there!:)  Happy Valentine's Day!