My Two Little Valentines

Last week for Valentine's Day, I tried to make the day special for the kids and I since Edward had to work. We made pancakes into hearts and then spent a few very fun hours at the zoo. We ended with a nice dinner with Edward, too. It was a perfect day (well, for the three of us!)

Kiera waiting ever so patiently for her pancake to be done.

Gabriel really enjoyed making the heart pancakes.

Before even entering the zoo the kids were having a blast. I love going to the zoo and other places with friends and family, but it was so nice and relaxing to oly have to worry about what my two kids wanted to do. We didn't see a ton of animals, but we saw their favorites and did whatever we wanted. It was such a great day!
The giraffes are always a must see. Mostly because of the climb up and the great view!
Proof that I was there. :)
Kiera checking out the animals through her peephole.

The best part of having annual passes to the zoo is the free entertainment! We even had caraoul passes for a while, but on this day we splurged. Edward and I didn't want to give the kids random little toys and things for Valentine's Day, so instead we did some new things at the zoo. First we had a special treat. It was really warm that day (mid 70's) so we had some ice cream and a snow cone. Then.....

Gabriel got to ride the camel!!! Kiera is still too young I guess, but Gabriel really wanted to go. I spent the $5 and let him have his 5 minutes. He didn't even hestiate and of course can't wait to go again. Uh oh...

"Hi, Mommmy and Kiera!"

We finished off Valentine's Day weekend with a special dessert for Daddy. We made Tyler's Ultimate Chocolate Cracked Earth Cake. Check out this pretty easy recipe here. The kids helped me make it (although it was a bit stressful since they were over tired from their zoo trip and I think I was, too), but we made it together and it turned out beautifully!

We hope everyone enjoyed a special day, too!