My little Valentine

passed out after a long day!
My Valentine!

I like the idea of Valentine's Day.  I like the idea of any day that celebrates love.  I know many people think its a Hallmark holiday, maybe it is.  However, I like the idea of having one day to remember the ones you love.  This year on Valentine's Day we celebrated our family.  Paige had a birthday party at chuck-e-cheese in the Woodlands, she had so much fun.  We went and saw some friends after the party then went to eat as a family.  My husband has alway been really great at making any holiday super special.  It is one of the things I love about him.  We ate at Lupe Tortilla's and it was wonderful!  Paige passed out on the way home!

Babies and Bulldogs

Paige loves Bandit.  I could have never picked a better dog for our family.  Before Paige, Bandit was our life.  She traveled with us, rode on the boat with us, went everywhere.  She was our spoiled rotten dog.  Then Paige was born.  Since then, Bandit has taken a backseat.  She is still loved but not getting all the attention she was use to--until recently, Paige has adopted Bandit as her dog.  The relationship they have is priceless.  Paige kissed Bandit, hugs her, rides her, plays toys with her and lays in her bed.  I am not sure Bandit loves her new bestfriend but she is so sweet through it all.  Here are a few pics of the past couple of nights of the two of them.  Priceless.

Nothing like a new baby.....

Patranella Fam
 loving my baby niece
Doesnt Lee look like a natural?
Lauren Victoria
Kate reading Megan her big sister book!

Yesterday afternoon my brother and sister-in-law welcomed their second little girl, Lauren Victoria.  She was born at 1:01 weighing seven pds 1o ounces.  My job was to come down and take care of my niece Megan.  Steven and Katie wanted to make sure she was entertained while they were in the hospital.  Megan did great.  I am not she understands that Lauren is coming home, but she seemed fine with the idea.  Katie even read her a big sister book.  Holding a new baby makes me really want another baby.  Lee and I have played with the idea, but we are trusting God will let us know when the time is right for us and Paige.  I really do not know how I would do it...but the idea is really in my head.  Until that time comes, I have a beautiful niece to hold and spoil and then get to go home and sleep!!!!! CONGRATS STEVEN AND KATIE, WE LOVE YOU!  PAIGE CAN NOT WAIT TO MEET HER NEW BABY COUSIN!