Valentine's Day, 5K and 4th Grade

Happy Valentine's Day, friends!

The trio had such a fun day sharing the love with their friends and classmates. William George's class had an "Elegant Party" during which time they displayed all of their best manners they have been learning, e.g., how to escort a girl into a room, how to pull out her chair, etc.  

William George was channeling "Master George" from Downton Abbey. He would have rather worn his Darth Vadar costume, but we reached a compromise that his Valentine's Day box could be Darth Vadar if he dressed up for the party. Done and done.  

Here is George with his good friend and partner in crime.  

"Dabbing" and blowing kisses.  

Darth put aside his evil ways, just for one day.  

The kindergarten impresario.  

The class had a few photos in the church parlor.  

As for these ladies, they made special Valentines for their friends and to share with classmates, and they sent their teachers chocolate hearts.  

Their class at school doesn't get to have an official party, but they have some time to pass out cards and gifts (wink-wink). Parents do not attend, but the girls had a really good time.  

And, of course, there were Valentines from us (mom/dad) since the trio are the best Valentines ever.  

The four girls in George's class were soooo pretty and received a lot of attention on Valentine's Day.  

But really, this group is just impossibly sweet each and every day.  

This sweet friend watches out for George and makes sure the menu stays allergen-free.  

Behind the scenes: these two lovely tweens had a tough time finding age-appropriate Valentine cards. They contemplated making their own creations, but settled on something pet-themed and prepackaged. (Whew!)  

I really wanted to do something personalized for George, since this year was his last "big" V-day party. However, he saw a box of Star Wars cards (but, of course), and there was no way I could compete with that. As mentioned above, we negotiated on the attire.  

(We have negotiated so often and so much that George now starts propositions by saying, "I make a deal with you..." When you hear that, get your game face on because the negotiation has begun.)  

Another a final pic with a sweet friend.  

After all the school partying, Skip grilled steak, and we had a nice family dinner. (We had celebrated with lunch over the weekend.) 

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope your day was wonderful. If for any reason it wasn't, it's not too late! Treat yourself to something indulgent.