Valentine's Day 2014

We don't usually celebrate Valentine's Day, but Jason and I both recognize the importance of showing the girls how they should be treated by their future "Valentines." So we didn't buy each other gifts, or do anything too out of the ordinary. We were just intentional with spending time with each other and making an effort to show love! Again- nothing out of the ordinary. Jason surprised his little valentines with a new puzzle toy: 

Man, they love it!! 

So this week, we completed a project together. Our first real home improvement DIY! I am so proud of it! We felt so accomplished building things together on our own. (insert Tim "the tool man" Taylor's grunting noise here.)

We needed protection on our fireplace to prevent unwanted trips to the ER due to our little monkeys falling on the brick fireplace! 

We built the frame with  2x4's (did you know they aren't actually 2 inches x 4 inches??) and plywood - with only one minor mistake (Lowe's: $15). I cut up a foam mattress topper (Walmart: $12) and surrounded the edges- double layer on the corners. Then covered with fabric I bought from a clearance closeout place ($2/yd- 3 yards). I used a staple gun to secure it (borrowed from a friend.) 

Total cost: $33

Retails: $250+ 

Value of protecting little heads from being hurt on a brick fireplace: Priceless :) 

I think they like it!! 

Today we get to go to the Mississippi State baseball game with some friends. The weather is PERFECT to be outside. Can't wait to show our support for our bulldogs on their opening weekend! Hard to believe that it was snow/ice all over this week! 

Don't worry.. the girls have their own cowbells!