Our Valentine's Day
I would say that this is my third favorite "Day". I love LOVE.
I thought about what I wanted to give Allan and the kiddos way in advance.Those $1 mailboxes from Target are so cute! I didn't want to mess them up by trying to cover them with paper though so I just simply decorated them with stickers. We gave Mia a package of her favorite candy, Gummi Bears ("jelly bears" as she calls them). Aidan got bubble gum, a coupon for getting to stay up an hour later after bedtime, a "Get Out of Jail" card, and a letter from me. A funny thing is that Allan and I gave each other gifts that we could share. How very practical and totally us!
I found my gifts waiting for me on the dining table this morning. Well, the B&B stuff only kinda counts because I told him I wanted them. But he got me (or should I say us) a new camera lens! When he finally got home from work I couldn't wait to have him open my gift for him which was a Holga kit...which I immediately took away to look through the contents and marvel at the images in the included picture book.
He also gave me two dozen pink roses that he arranged in a vase himself and chocolate-covered strawberries from Godiva. Kisses and hugs from the kiddos. My family makes me so happy.
Valentine's Day is also Grandma's birthday so we celebrated with her here at home. Mia likes blowing out birthday candles and taking swipes at frosting, but she will not eat cake. I just love how tiny it is!
Hope your wish comes true, Grandma!
And, lastly, my boy who is my heart. I know he's going to grow up wise just like his Daddy. He told me something so simple today and yet it was something that I really needed to hear. To have it come from him just tears me to pieces. He gave me the best Valentine gift without even knowing.
p.s. I spoke too soon about Spring. It's been cold and windy again for the past two days. Sigh.
what a lovely valentine's day...
you are so so blessed.
hope you have a beautiful weekend!
xo
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | February 15, 2008 at 05:33 AM
Happy Valentine's Day! Sounds like you had a wonderful day. That's so sweet that you and Allan surprise each other with nice gifts to share.
Posted by: Grace | February 15, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Love your V day gifts. How sweet <3
Posted by: Anilu Magloire | February 15, 2008 at 12:51 PM
oh happy Valentine's Day Gurays.
love that Aidan is a heart at the end. and Mia Moo? so sweet.
happy birthday grandma! hope it was a lovely one!
Posted by: jamie k | February 15, 2008 at 05:14 PM
i already posted my comment but i can't see it:(
anyway, your's is a very nice celebration of Valentine's day cous...
Belated Happy birthday to tita, Mom G... wish you all the best...
Posted by: ces | February 16, 2008 at 12:05 AM
haha, i hear you on the weather.
i love those mailboxes you made!
sounds like you had a great v-day!
Posted by: Caroline | February 16, 2008 at 01:13 AM
what a LOVE-ly day indeed.
those mailboxes are awfully sweet.
that is one of my *fave* B&B scents ... you will enjoy it immensely!
XOXO
Posted by: alex hardy | February 17, 2008 at 05:34 PM
omg, all the pretties, mG! so glad you folks had a most wonderful and lovely day :) those mailboxes are fantastic!! what's a holga kit? sounds fun!
Posted by: dcg. | February 18, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Best gifts ever! I love B&B, Country Apple is one of my fave too. :)
Posted by: Charlene Teo | February 24, 2008 at 11:55 PM