let's focus on the lovely

On Valentine's Day, Rebecca woke up grumpy and lethargic, and by the afternoon had developed a slight fever and yucky stomach trouble.  Jessie got it about 24 hours later, and Rebecca stayed home from school yesterday, just as a precaution.  So let's just remember the fun stuff about the weekend, not the ugly...

I filled up two of those cute Target mailboxes (which seem to be on every crafty blog this year) with dollar store trinkets and miniature stationary cut with my Sizzix, and my husband spent the night before Valentine's Day watching the Olympics and punching tiny hearts out of scrap paper.

I was most excited about the toilet paper tube hearts, though, which I hung with some fishing-line-type stuff from their doorway.  I first saw the idea here (scroll down a bit) on Roots & Wings Co. (a fabulous blog by some amazing women), and knew I had to do it.  Jessica is fascinated by all things hanging in the stores, like the McDonald's coffee displays and Target banners dangling from the ceiling.

I taped them onto the door frame in the wee hours of Valentine's morning, so the girls would see it first thing when they woke up.  It was a huge hit, and I think they'll stay there until well past Mother's Day.

My husband brought home three gorgeous bouquets of flowers and beautiful cards, one for each of his Valentines.  Just looking at the blooms makes me instantly feel cheerful and I can't help but smile.

And to  put a smile on your face, too, here's a picture of Jessie at her sister's classroom party, held right after her own preschool party Friday afternoon.  Jessie kept saying it was her best day ever.  Two parties, goodie bags, Valentines cards, and a trip to Disneyland after school.  We even saw the fireworks show as we were leaving to catch the tram back to our car.  One of the best days for sure.

Comments

[Rebecca]

I love that you did those dangling hearts! I think pictures just don't give the feel of it right! My kids LOVE them! Glad you and your girls liked them. Thanks for linking up to us and the sweet comments!
Rebecca of the R&W Gals

[Beth]

What a fun day! You really made it special for them. I can't believe how grown up they are looking - Jessie especially seems to look older.

[regina]

Sounds like a great day! I want to go to disneyland.

I love the hanging hearts. I'd keep them up too.

[laeroport]

That all sounds fantastic - aside from the tummy troubles. ::jealous:: of the whole proximity to disneyland thing....
:)

[celine boyer]

so much LOVE and FUN in your pics ! always !
thank you for sharing !
bizzzzzzzz

[joy]

how did I miss all of the wonderful valentine ideas-I'll have to bookmark them for next year!!

[Michelle]

That is really cute!! Thanks for linking up!!