everything Valentines

we don't dive super deep into pink and hearts around here. maybe it is because we are made up of predominately boys?? But we do have fun with some valentine traditions...

you've already seen our not so traditional door hanger HERE.
and HERE is a good site that gives many different perspectives on where this crazy LOVE day came from.... in case your kiddos ask those kinds of things.

here is a run down of some things in our home:
a valentine box to store the MILLIONS of valentines that allie writes to members of the family and it will eventually hold some fun things from mom, dad, grammie, poppy, mimi, and pawpaw too!

our mantel is the center piece of the house... so we added a little garland and and candles to cheer our winter souls!! (no comments on the still missing pic please....hee,hee)

one day i will have to explain the story behind our rocks, but for today... it is giving gentle reminders to HUG often!!

of course... allie's room needs to be decorated for every holiday... she already wants to know what will replace the heart garland.... can anyone say high maintenance? ha!

and, who can have any holiday without something sweet? this is my go to when money is short and i want to do something special... jello on the bottom layer, yogurt in the middle, a little whip cream...

and, of course, sprinkles. this treat is great b/c i don't feel bad giving it to my kids, they think it is the most amazing thing EVER, and you can do whatever colors fit the time!

our verse for the last two weeks has been John 15:12 (fitting, i think)

"Love one another as I have loved you."
without HIS LOVE we would not have the capacity to love at all!
happy valentine's day friends!