My Kammy LOVES marshmallows, so when I saw the recipe for peppermint ones on pinterest, I thought it would be fun to make some for and with her. They were fun to make, are pretty, and I think they taste better than the plain store-bought ones (which I don't care for at all.) Turns out Kammy likes the store-bought ones better! :)

What's in a Cookie?

Christmas cookies are a tradition at our house, but they are so much more...They are time spent together....They are learning....They are patience and anticipation....They are the reward of a task completed....They are "Mmmm...."

Post Valentine Briefing

Hubby sent me these beautiful roses. Speaking of flowers, I have noticed a disturbing trend--an idea that sending flowers is old fashioned or un-fashionable--that being romantic is out of date. I disagree. No, I don't get flowers every year, and I don't have to, to know that he loves me. At the same time, I think a true gentleman will (at least occasionally) go out of his way to express to his lady her value to him.
We humans are so strange. Too often we wait until it's "too late". Personally, I don't see the point of flowers covering my casket, if they were trivial or too expensive while I was alive.
I LOVE the vase he chose. Believe me, it will come out of storage every year to join my valentine decor.

Having girls is so much fun! Here we were having a bit of fun with our hair.
We really came up with some doozey's! :)

These little sweeties rank right up there with the best of my valentines ever! I made Kammy's little valentine t-shirt dress. You know it had to be horses!

I saw this quote the other day and loved it, so I added it to a picture including my valentine vase.

16 years ago, I got roses from the same man. He was a lot younger then, but I guess I was too. Actually, I don't really find it fair. Men seem to age so gracefully. The gray streaks in their hair looks distinguised and the wrinkles speak of maturity and wisdom. :)

Maybe you remember my thrift store treasure frame? I'm waiting until after our trip to Europe for something permanant, but I did add a few lovey-dovies for the time being.

I thought this 'pencil sketch' of my babycakes was pretty cute.

"Oh love of God! How rich and pure! How measureless, and strong! It shall forever more endure, the saints and angel's song!"

We had a special valentine banquet at home last night, with the kids! I made beef roast with mashed potatoes and gravy. We also had steamed veggies and fresh hot rolls. For dessert, I made the hubbies fav. Coffee & cream brownies!