Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day. What am I saying...Valentine's MONTH! From the first sign of hearts and doilies in the stores to the end of the month is Valentine's Day to me! I begin dreaming of the various little things I will do to put smiles on the faces of the people I love.
Because there are so many wonderful people in my life
I must choose simple inexpensive ways to show them I
love them. Often I worry that it was too simple of a gift-
that they deserve more -like a ruby ring or at least a lovely
store bought surprise.

Valentine's Day began in the most lovely way. I attended the
bridal shower of my darling niece, Rachel.

I looked so forward to this morning. Not only would we be celebrating the love of
Rachel and Zack but Shannon and Kelli and my mom and sisters
and their daughters would be there.







We all had the most wonderful surprise. Another of my nieces,
Lauren, had become engaged the night before! She was able to
show off her beautiful diamond ring to us all.
Later in the month all of the gals in my family will be celebrating
Valentine's Day by our traditional luncheon. We have been gathering
in celebration of our love for about 20 years! Each year, as the nieces
get older another one or two join us. We are up to 15 this year.

After the wonderful bridal shower I went home to my LOVE. We
would have the remainder of the day together. Ahh, I couldn't wait
to be with him.

The night before as we were out making Valentine deliveries he
bought me flowers I love, pink carnations. As my sister, Suzi, says
there is just something so feminine about carnations AND they last!


When I walked into the house that Saturday afternoon Craig told me
that I would just have to go from room to room looking for my
unwrapped present.

On the kitchen counter wrapped in a red ribbon was a Bose CD/Radio
with 4 CD changer. YIPPEEE! Now I can listen to my favorite music
as I cook and clean in the kitchen. It's sound is crisp and clear.


Craig and I LOVE music. A stereo was the first purchase we made
together when we became engaged (after the ring (well we didn't
really purchase the ring (that's another story))).


Then we went to an early movie...Shopoholic. We smiled and laughed
all the way through it. We recommend it, by the way.
A yummy dinner
was next followed by a lovely evening at home. Heavenly day!

My next Valentine's gift arrived Sunday after church on


Jan, my sister by friendship, came for a 2 week visit!

That's another post...