Summing up February!

February is a fun month for me. It's my birthday month! Who does not like their birthday? It was a hard birthday to have, for some reason the whole year before I completely forgot how old I was, realizing that I was going to turn 24 was a shocker. My poor husband had to hear me rant about how I didn't even realize how fast or where time went.

Nonetheless, money was really tight this year with Afton being born not too long ago, so I didn't ask for anything. My hubby insisted that we go out to dinner and that he would take me out on a date. Of course, that was the only thing I really wanted was to spend time with my man. With all the late nights with Afton, Cam working and going to school full-time, I felt like we never really got to see each other and spend time together as a couple.

My birthday had to land on a Monday this year, so we celebrated the weekend before. My mom's gift to me was watching Afton while the two of us went out on a date. Of course, I was a paraniod mother and our date lasted a  total of 2 and a half hours, but it was much needed quality time.

The day of Cam had to work, so after school he came home to take me over to my mom's. There was a knock on the door where i received this....

Cam made sure that there was no question in my mind how much he cares for me and how special I am to him.

The night ended with cake with my parents and brother. It was such a good day with cake and flowers. Yum. (:

Well in February, Afton has become more fun and playful! Her squawks are getting louder, and she is more alert and interactive.

Valentines day we had a play date with Brittney, Kooper, and Kristen. We had a valentines dinner and got to play with Kooper! Talk about a cute boy! He is fun. He teaches Afton how to shoot the moose in his room, play with trucks and is really good at sharing his stuffed animals with her.

Here is the Valentine that Kooper made Afton and me. Talk about spoiled us!

But that's not all of February!!!!

We got to see Aunt Teal! She came up for President's Day weekend. We were able to hang out with Teal bug and have her stay with us. We also went to a hockey game at the Peaks Ice Arena. It has been years since I've watched a hockey game in there, but for Cam and Teal it was their first time.

I told you that Cam is impossible to take pictures with... At least it's a good picture of the girls.  Although BYU lost, it was still a fun night.

I guess the letter F in February also means a months of first for Afton. Here are some pictures of a "Tinker".

She took over her own room!

Fell asleep on her first trip to the mall.

Saw ducks for the first time... One got to close and she started to cry.... haha! Oh... if she only knew how much she'll enjoy seeing ducks in her future. ;)

The beginning and end of her first stroller ride.

Although it is her first time doing all these things, I feel like she has been a part of our lives for so much longer. In fact, I feel like I've known her my whole life. Cameron feels the same way and loves being with his girls.

February was a month that really brought us closer as a family. We really had to depend on one another, but most importantly our eyes were open to the Lord and all his love for us. Money was tight, but we never felt like we were going without and that we didn't have enough. As long as we had each other, life was great! I pray that you all have exactly what you need and in moments of adversity, you hold dear to your loved ones.