Happy Valentines Day!

If I was on top of things, I would have these pictures in adorable Valentines Day cards that would be arriving at your doorstep tomorrow morning. But, with terrible weather, we haven't had a chance to take these. However, Happy Valentines Day from the Seidels!

 

And you gotta have the outtakes...

 

Throwback Thursday: Grace wearing Mama's baby clothes

When Grace was born, Mom brought me a bag full of my clothes that I wore when I was a baby. There are some precious things in that bag and she has even worn one of my dresses for her baptism. She has worn a couple of other things, but this one I clearly forgot about putting her in when she actually fit the outfit. Today, I stuck her in it anyways just for fun.  Well, the buttons on the shirt wouldn't button and the pant legs are too short, but she sure looks cute in these little soft cotton overalls and t-shirt!

Happy 33rd Birthday Vic!

Today was Vic's 33rd Birthday! I have actually known Vic 12 of his birthdays, but this one may have been the most fun. First of all, we didn't do anything extraordinary. Sometimes, with both of our birthdays and Valentines day in one month, plus it being so close after Christmas, we both agree that we don't need to do gifts or anything extra for one another. But, we typically cook something fun and get one another a little gift. Well, this year was basically the same. However, this year, we had two kids AND Atticus is at that really fun age where he understands things like birthdays. So, we went to Target to buy Vic a CD and then came home to make Cream Cheese bars for his birthday dessert and a Taco Ring for dinner. We attempted a sweet picture of Atticus and Grace together, but despite Atticus being a good big brother and holding her tight, Grace did not want to be involve in this picture. Then, we watched Vic travel home on the Find My Friends app on our phone and we hid behind Grace in her high chair and then as soon as Vic walked in the door, we jumped out and yelled Surprise! Then, Atticus gave Vic his beer in his koozie. Atticus wanted to immediately open presents and blow out candles and have dessert. We opened gifts, but then ate dinner before candles and dessert. Atticus was so funny! We practiced the jumping out and yelling surprise act a few times before Vic came home. He loved it! And, this was the first time Atticus sang the Happy Birthday song completely through. It was so sweet to hear that little voice singing! Grace also enjoyed the celebration from her high chair. We spent the rest of the evening together playing and hanging out. It was so much fun and so much fun with Atticus, because with so many birthday coming up (mine, then Grace, then him), he is really excited to talk about birthdays!