Family Time...

Uncle Just is in da' house!

  Justin had two requests for eating while being home.  One being fried chicken from Rips and the other Bianchi's for pizza.  He's taking a nice little break from the healthy eating he's used to in Hawaii.  Good bye sushi and hello to the Illinois Valley...

So with that being said, last night we landed at Rips.  And trust me when I say we all enjoyed every.single.bite.

Crispies, pickles, fried mushrooms were just the beginning to getting our taste buds going.

After Rips, we came back to our house where Grey could NOT wait to hand out his Valentines.

The 'force' was definitely with us last night...

Yes it's true...The words 'may the force be with you on Valentine's Day,' and 'Happy Valentine's Day to a Mighty Ally' melted their hearts for sure!

Grey picked special little notes for everyone and a special little heart sealed the deal.

And for Just, Greyson wanted to get him gum.  I didn't ask any questions and this was ALL his idea.  The other morning he woke up telling me - "mommy I want to get Uncle Just bubble gum because he likes gum"  So that's what we did...

Let's just say - he liked the gum

We also celebrated Ellary's birthday.  She opened presents first. 

We have officially corrupted her with RIPS!  The girl is a 'shoe-in' now.

Following the presents, it was time for cake!

 Happy Birthday Ellary!  Best wishes for a great year!

Family time is important and so is celebrating birthdays.

2 in 1 night...doesn't get much better than that.

We're glad you're home Uncle Just!

Happy Monday!