Valentine's Day

I know it's like April, but I have to record all the things we celebrated this winter.

Chicago can get pretty blah January through March (or April sometimes), so I'm always trying to find ways to keep us all cheery. One of my sayings is: Celebrate Each Day!  Well, it's hard in the grind of real life, but Valentine's Day is a perfect example of finding special ways to decorate, cook, smell, feel, and celebrate life.  This year I found these darling mini mailboxes at the dollar spot in Target!  Totally worth it.

Every day in February, the family received a small gift in their boxes.  The first day was a new pencil and small pad of paper to write their own love notes.  The following are a few more cheesy examples.

(I just can't help myself!)

I can't disguise my love for you!

I love you like a love song, baby! (I'm so proud of myself for this one!  I thought of it myself!)

I am nuts for you!

Youa re EXTRA special to me!

I hope good FORTUNE comes your way!

You probably can't tell, but I found heart-shaped pasta at TJMAXX!

Our "lovely" meal...

Dinner was lovely, but breakfast was too cute not to share.  Can I just say that Pinterest is one of my best friends!  It makes me feel like a rock-star mom when I actually apply the ideas I pin. :)