Grace could not be cajoled into the picture for some odd reason, darn it, but she was the boss of this project and man alive she’s sure becoming a great cook!
I decided I better bite the bullet and do our traditional Valentine’s sugar cookies too right alongside her.
Who wouldn’t want to get a plate of those babies delivered to their front door??
Luckily I scrounged up some stuff speedy quick to fill up those cups that pacified her …really exciting things like hand sanitizer and raisins.
And we whipped up our pink pancakes.
Lucy and Claire had also been working on a big Valentine’s gift for me and Dave.
Complete with a string of hearts:
…and a poem:
I was on-the-ball enough to buy my four girls some beautiful multi-colored roses.
I gave them to them with a little poem about why I picked the specific color I did for each of them.
It made me cry to read it. I’m just so grateful for these girls of mine and how different and unique they each are!!
It was the best way ever to beat the hoards of crowds out on the town on Valentine’s night.
Sure love that “Love Day” and my “loves” that I get to be surrounded by every day.
6 comments
I love your "heart attack" idea – going to have to remember that next year <3
Shawni I love that you shared this with us. It has given me a big smile for the day! I did your "heart attacks" on my kid's doors for the second year thanks to you. Last year, they were shocked. This year they were just so happy. They really appreciate that I did that. Now it's a tradition! Thank you!
I'm so happy you are still finding a little time to blog, I check all the time and get excited when there is a new one for me to ENJOY 😉 Thank you!
I love reading your blog!!! I hope my kids grow up to be an incredible are yours. Love all of your family traditions! So much fun.
Funny thing, I saw you and your family at Liberty Market that day. You were a few people behind us in line. I didn't say anything because that is just weird. Everyone looks just like they do on the blog, imagine that. What a fun Market and excellent food!!!
Love this!