valentines dinner 2011

I have a love/hate relationship with Valentines day. I love it because it’s pink and frilly and full of hearts and love and gooey, gushy things. But in the same breath, I could really care less about the whole standard “holiday” greeting card, flowers, chocolate thing. I would much rather move onto more important things like my birthday and Mother’s Day. ♥

But with that being said, I love planning me a party! And so, instantly the gooey, gushy holiday becomes my friend. I’m not so into the decorating part, but I love the food part. Raspberries, chocolate, whipping cream and strawberries. Romantic fizzy drinks and heart shaped anything.

I’m not going to go into as much detail as I usually would, since V-day is over and I’m sure nobody cares that much, but if you’ve got a question please feel free to leave a comment. ♥

Our yummy dinner, pizza bread with heart shaped peperonis.

The cupcakes were a vanilla cake with pink buttercream frosting, topped with chocolate whipped cream and a fresh strawberry, drizzled with milk chocolate. (okay, not drizzled, but globbed with chocolate)

My huge pile of Valentines from the children. I am so loved! ♥

I wrote each of the kids love letters this year. Something that I hope they will treasure and really take to heart, because I meant every word.

And that was our dinner. And Darren, even though I told him not to get me anything, had gone out to get something and when he got back I was upset that I forgot to tell him to get me a disposable icing bag for my cupcakes. Well, how’s this for coincidence… guess what he got me for Valentines day? A re-useable fancy icing bag and coupler. Such a smart hubby I have.

Hope your day was mushy, gushy and full of love. ♥ ♥ ♥

Comments

[Melissa]

Hi - thanks for the great ideas! I linked to your post today on my blog! I'd love for you to check it out! Melissa
http://www.polka-dot-productions.com/2012/02/valentines-day-inspiration.html

[Cheryl]

This is such a great idea! Another one of those "Can't believe I didn't think of this!" moments! Thanks for sharing!

[Melissa :)]

I think I have said this before but just in case I haven't...

You are such an inspiration! You are such a great mom. You create memories that will stay with your children forever. :)

One more thing - do you tweet? LOL :)

(I loved your 30 before 30!) :)

[MaryRuth]

I'm so so so impressed your parties... I love planning parties but mine don't hold a candle to yours! Love them!!

[Mammamisia]

Pięknie spędzony dzień! Dużo miłości życzę!

[Mandy Smith]

Awwwww, good job on the love dinner!!! I'm not so much on the gifts either, but the food..... BRING IT ON!!!! lol.
My favorite was the heart shaped pepperoni, who would have thought (except you, of course!)

[Mom]

Awww....what a lovely post (and all done in the freezing cold no less!!)but who needs heat with all the love that is floating around in your house! Remember the song "I've got my love to keep me warm"...LOL