Happy Hearts

Valentine's Day 2015

I set up some goodies for my loves after all were in bed.

Samantha got some erasers, chocolate, a mini gumball machine, pens, perler project and then I sent her on a little scavenger hunt throughout the house and the "treasure" at the end was a dry erase Frozen (of course) math board to practice her math problems, a new pair of gingham sneakers, and some heart shaped lollies. She had so much fun going from place to place.. I think the Easter bunny may have to go about this way for her to find her basket in a few weeks.

Andrew got some dino erasers, school bus, a max and ruby dvd, and some of his favorite heart shaped lollies. My sweet boy doesnt have that much of a sweet tooth... except for a few things.. He does love cake *... keep reading....

Daddy got some Guinness, some new sponges and a soft rag for cleaning floors... He does all the cleaning around here.. mostly... and I love him even more for that.. Oh, and I made him a batch of his favorite salted pecan chocolate ice cream.. mmmm

I also made my main squeeze this funny card (below) I found an image like this on instagram, and decided to draw it and make my own for my hubby. 

The kids thought it was Christmas .. screaming "presents!!" haha...

I like to make a big deal out of all the holidays for them. I know it is shaping their memories and childhood, and I LOVE LOVE doing it so much!

I made some PINK chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast, and Sam (and I... ) scarfed them up they were soo good.

The weather round these parts is so so frigid 

Frigid, and snowy.
There is so much snow, theres no where to put it anymore. 

I have to inch out of my driveway because I cannot see above the snow mounds.

So.. we have been stuck inside for a while.

I think i went to the grocery store a few times just to get out ... 

But winter... meh.. We're so over it..

Back to our Happy Heart Day..

Lunch was served in heart shaped form and pink and red hues.. of course..

And my sweet hubby cooked a delicious pork tenderloin, roasted carrots and yummy fries.

Samantha set the table and gave everyone a little crayon heart favor on their napkins.. my little mini me hostess... I love that girl.

Since he doesnt eat ... hardly anything.. 

We had a lovely serenade from Andrew George while we ate as a family of three.

He was proud of his latest ballad. 

He's been working on it for weeks.

I started a tradition last year and made another cookie cake this year. 

It tastes JUST like the cookie cakes from Original Cookie Co. back in the day at the mall.

So we arent enjoying being trapped indoors..

But we sure had a warm and wonderful Valentines Day.

xoxo

Valentine Teacher Gifts

Gift giving time again! My favorite thing.. no really.

As I have been volunteering a lot at Samantha's school this year, I really have a better appreciation for her teachers and all that they do for the kids all year. 

A sweet little gift is what I had in mind. 

I painted the base of some wooden mixing spoons - 4 pack found at Walmart for $3.00

Martha Stewart glitter paint in Bubble Gum

Twine 

Tags

Lindt Truffle Chocolate bars - $1,00 each at Target

I painted the spoons 3-4 times to get a really sparkly look.

They turned out so pretty

I put the chocolate and the spoons in cello bags, tied them with a big ribbon and attached each tag with bakers twine.

Just a little something.

Hope they like it!

I Love Valentine's Day

I love Valentine's day..

I like decorating for it.

Maybe the hearts and red and pink.



 



This year SJ had to make her very own valentines for her school mates.

Getting her to write JUST the letter "S" on 12 cards was a bit much with a no nap day.. but she did great

 

They turned out pretty cute.

I feel like Valentine's Day is the winter halloween.. Back in my day it was only a card.

 

I got some heart shaped fruit snacks from Target and printed the little card, and stapled it to a treat bag.

I was feeling very loved that day.. ha!

I made a lot of heart shaped foods.. 

 

I surprised Mathew and made him a heart shaped tart with his favorite rose hip jam inside



 

I worked on a little basket for Mathew, and of course one for the kids.

Mostly for Sass.. but I threw in a blow up dinosaur (not pictured) for Andrew.

They loved seeing their gifts.. and Samantha was on a sugar high all morning.. she had to "taste" all the sweets and gifts...

 

 

A little heart shaped lunch.

 

And we loved each other a little more today...

 

It was cold, but I even bundled the kids up and took them for a walk.

 

We ended the night with a sweet treat

It was a very nice Valentine's Day.



Valentine's Day 2012

We had a cozy little Valentine's Day

Lately I've been craving garbage.. candy, cookies, ice cream shakes, fries, hotdogs... you name it.

So naturally I was looking for any excuse to bake, and so was Samantha.
So we made these cupcakes to warm the house today while it was snowing/sleeting outside

This little man is 2 weeks old today and I can hardly beleive how FAST he is growing before our eyes...some newborn onesies and sleepers are already too small for my little (big) man.

He has the sweetest little disposition lately.

Some gas problems though with my milk I think so we stocked up on some Mylicon.

He wakes at least 2 times overnight and usually goes back to sleep easily...usually...

Today we all hung out and Daddy went back to work 1/2 day...Tomorrow he's going back full time, and Friday he goes into the office which I am scared to death about being alone with the two kids!

Daddy slipped out around 430 and came back with a most delicious sushi dinner, and banana tempura for dessert.. ahh it was so good.. and I even got to take a shower and wash my hair tonight! Ahh the little things I took for granted before .. so funny to think about it now.

But I am loving this newborn stage ... its all squishy and wonderful!

Hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day.