Happy Valentine's Day

 We celebrated Valentine's day with our traditional frosted sugar cookies, homemade pizzas and brownies in the shape of hearts.  The kids are actually getting better at helping in the kitchen and their attention span is lasting longer than the initial 5 minutes.  This time they decided to have a "flour shower"  Yep, it was exactly what you are thinking.  I had my back turned and was getting something while Benjamin grabbed two huge handfuls of flour and yelled "flour shower" and threw both handfuls of flour into the air. What?  It was a big mess but  thankfully he only did it once and Josie knew better than to join in.

Here they are with the final product.... and maybe a bit too much sugar.

 Josie is getting very good at cutting out sugar cookies and every time she starts she says, "I know, Mom.  I AM maximizing the space!"

 Benjamin liked baking but he really liked eating.

 So did Josie.

 Benjamin did a great job putting sprinkles and red hots on the cookies

 X;s and O's and hearts.

 And because Marty loves brownies we made heart shaped ones with the rare winter treat of fresh strawberries and mangoes.. with ice cream, of course.