2014 class valentines

these valentines were the easiest.  and free!  and the kiddos did most of the work themselves!
(picking out the rocks was super fun, i was told.)

30 minutes to whip up about 30 homemade goodies is a-okay with me.  they were passed out to their classical conversations classmates today.  oh the sweetness of hearing enzo show me treasured "vawentimes" from his little friends.

i haven't decided how we will celebrate at home this week.  i love lovin' on my crew with a little something special. (2013 and 2012)  my best ideas usually come at the last minute, so i still have 3 days, right?

valentine inspiration from deliajude

why we love

"We love because He first loved us."     -1 John 4:19

:: february 2014 chalkboard art ::

the month of love, according to the world (at least in our country)
a reminder of why, directly from the truth (for all people and nations)

1 john 4 is legit and convicts me. read the whole chapter, folks. and then come back and share your thoughts. 

xoxo,
annalea

valentine's day 2013

it is such a treat to make days like these special.  one of the highlights of being a mama, in my opinion.  and no, i don't have uber amounts of free time on hand.  we picked up the potted plants (because goodness, my kiddos do not need any more toys) and some sweets the night before.  i spent a few minutes making the name picks for the plants and pulled out the paper heart bunting and mailboxes from years past.  my favorite heirloom tablecloth was laid out on the table.  wrapped books and cards from grandparents rounded out the spread.  maybe a half hour of work that brought great delight to these faces.

and i was quite pleased with my flowering succulent valentine.  good choice, jesse.

we made a quick target run to pick up a gift for papi.  and then we splurged on icees after shopping.

which turned out to be some new kicks.  see what i did there using that verse?  i also thought it quite fitting considering the year we have had.

every day is one to love on those we have been given the privelege of sharing life.

but i won't say no to extra chocolate and other sweet surprises on february 14th. 

a valentine-y morning

 

this year, our valentine's day was more about coming to terms with the loss of a beloved uncle and preparing our home for the arrival of out of town guests. but we were able to carve out a bit of family time that morning. not that we typically go overboard for this hallmark holiday, but i am a fan of celebrating love any day of the year. this one just gives a handy excuse to serve pink heart pancakes, drape red hearts on our chandelier and pass notes to our sweet-harts.  i kinda love hearts.

red, hearts, and love-ly all over

i began adding touches of valentine's decor around the casita several weeks ago.  it is never too early in january for extra pops of red and hearts, in my opinion.  the dining room collage wall is a love-ly collection of bits and bobs.  love notes and pretty doilies, a bit of lace and a bunting or two of stitched hearts.  one sabbath afternoon, i cut a new beloved banner to fit the space.  the slow process is much more my style these days.  i enjoy the end product immensely, as it feels less forced.  i wonder what this collage will look like by next tuesday.

this morning began with a bright and early appointment for a root canal treatment.  my face is still numb.  but at least i can look at this pretty wall, while i drip soup on my chin.

xoxo,

annalea

p.s. thank you for the sweet words on the etsy feature.  it was definitely a fun surprise to be asked.

a heart from the harts

happy valentine's day!  lots of love from our family to each of you.

as a token of my love, please take 25% off any shoppe item with coupon code LOVE2011. sale good through the end of tomorrow (2/15).