Valentine Cat

Shelly's class celebrated Valentine's Day on Monday (due to the snow days). The students were assigned a Valentine's box project. Shelly and I put our heads together and decided to make a box in the shape of a cat. She was really proud of it and she earned a 100% on her project. 

Valentine's Day Sweetness

We had a small and happy little Valentine's Day gift exchange among the four of us. We keep things pretty simple for this holiday. John and I don't really exchange gifts (just some chocolates) and I always like to get the girls a little jewelry. 

I try to find something different and unique. This year I found them these sweet rings from this great Etsy shop. Cute and sweet. They love them and haven't taken them off!!!

I also include candy, a magazine, gum, and nail polish in their gift bags.

Oh, and I didn't take any photos, but we just enjoyed (a couple of days late) our annual cafeteria Valentine's day dinner!

Cupcakes

Daisy and her Valentine...seahorse!

True Love

Shelly's goodies

Lily's bag of goodies

Shelly and Lily show off their new rings
A heart and an infinity symbol

My sweet Valentine from Shelly
Forgot to photograph Lily's...she wrote one all in Spanish!

My Funny Valentine

Here is one of my favorite photos of John and me. It was taken by my friend, Bonnie, in 1997 (this is actually a magnet she made for us of the photo). We had only been dating for a month at this point. And, we were head over heels in love. I think it shows on our faces! 

He is still my Valentine---16 years later. And here is the song that we had sung at our wedding:

I love you, John!!!!

❤ Gifts for Teachers

We put together some little Valentine's Day gifts for the girls' teachers. Their two main teachers received little pocket mirrors from B and BW, a ring made by me, and a bag of Hershey's Hugs. 








For their other teachers, we made bags of Hugs, as well as, the pretzel, Hugs, M&Ms treats from last year.





I particularly liked the sweet gift bags I found at Target. So bright and cheery!

Love is in the Air

Happy Valentine's Day to all!!!!


Just wanted to share some things that I did for my three Valentine's in my house. 


Last night I put together a little place mat setting for the girls for their breakfast in the morning. It included a simple heart doily with a paper towel cut in the shape of a heart, a red cup, and a sweet little Valentine note for each of the girls.







Then for their lunch, I made another place mat heart doily with a love note from me, and a Lindt chocolate. I placed them all in a sandwich bag and included it in their lunch box.








And I have the table set and a decoration or two out for when they get home from school. We'll share Valentine's day cards and little gifts before we have dinner.







Here is John's simple and silly little gift:










And the girls' gift bags with a heart necklace, chocolates, fun pens and pencils, an owl lotion, and a cool girls' magazine for each of them.

Valentine's Day Fun

On Valentine's Day, I went to Shelly's class to help out with the party. It is always so fun to see the kids in the girls' classes and how they all interact.







Shelly with some of her school friends!







Once we were home we enjoyed the little presents from one another.





happiness opening gifts!




3 roses for Lily, Shelly, and me



Snuggie excitement

A really BIG balloon



He's our guy



Lily's new bracelet (just like mommy's)

My Valentine's



New sketchbook and ring


It was a really LOVEly day!

My Valentine

We had this song played at our wedding. I just love it. We were married in October (not February), but I still think it's just a perfect song for our relationship and our wedding day. I'm lucky to have a husband I love and adore who makes me laugh. Happy Valentine's Day, John.

Teacher Gifts

We worked diligently on the gifts for the teachers. We made batches and batches of the pretzel, Kisses, and M&Ms snacks. And we added a little sprinkly flair at the end.















For their main teachers, I crafted a fun little ring for them in addition to the treats.






For a few of the other teachers we put the snacks on a plate and included the little lip balms with cute labels.











And for all of the others (specialist teachers, office workers, principal, and bus drivers) we made bags of snacks with a free KK doughnut coupon.







We LOVE their teachers!!!

All photos courtesy of Lily Foster