This, That and Then Some

The last few days have been a whirl wind! Some good, some bad, but mostly great!

After having everyone so sick all week last week I was worn out by the weekend. Friday night we went to a friends house for Rook night and had a blast! It was so refreshing to take a break from the day to day and just relax. On Saturday we had a birthday party to go to but I was just too overwhelmed and Evangeline still wasn't feeling well so my amazing hubby took Axel and Miracle and they headed out with this gift in tow:

I stayed home and Evangeline took a FOUR HOUR NAP while I cleaned the entire house. It was so great. When they got home, Andrew and I went on a date. I felt so rejuvenated!!!!

Sunday we had a Valentine card making party at church:

And Monday (Valentine's Day) we had so much fun!

Pink Heart Shaped Pancakes

Sweet Heart

Pink Princess

Dinner at Carbone's

Love

Some Cake for Axel's Birthday

Our Valentine's Cards

Handmade Valentine's

Our whole family has been sick off and on the last week. As a result, my house is a disaster and everyone is starting to feel a little cooped up. I think tomorrow a project is in order. Little M requested that we make Valentines and I think that is a good idea. Here are some fun ideas and tutorials.

My son is really into space so we might have to do these rocket ship Valentines. I have kisses and tootsie rolls on hand, so hopefully they work. Lots more ideas if you click around the 'family fun' website.

These drinks from 'Tatertots and Jello' would be fun, but maybe a little bulky to bring to school.

I suppose the kids at school want real candy, but I might like to make a vase of these felt suckers 'Pamela Susan' shows us how to make.

And because I am usually last minute (and try to be eco friendly), I love this post from 'Crafting A Green World' on Five Different Valentines to make with recycled materials.

Grocery Bag Cards

I am definitely going to have to try out idea number 5 for the tie envelopes, since I have a fetish (and a stockpile) for using old ties.

I'll post pictures of how our Valentines turn out, and I'll keep searching for more fantastic ideas!

Tea Bag Valentine's

I just couldn't resist sending you over to Tatertots and Jello for this cute guest post on Valentine tea bags.

And you could always put these together with my previous post on tea bag wallets.

Valentine Flask

I have never been much of a drinker and my husband isn't either, but for some reason I have always been drawn to interesting and different flasks. I have been brainstorming different uses for them besides alcohol just so I can get this one for my husband.

Isn't it unique? It would be so great for Valentine's Day with that sweet little heart on it. It is made by Moxie and Oliver, and they have many other fabulous gift ideas for him in their shop. I am really loving the woodgrain pattern and may just have to get the wallet/ money clip instead. 

Valentine Card For Him

I just love this card! It is always hard to come up with Valentine ideas for guys. It seems the holiday is all about flowers and chocolate. Guess what? Guys like to be shown affection too. Sometimes all you need is a simple card with a handwritten love note to remind the guy in your life you care! And it is inexpensive too. (Almost free if you make the card yourself!)

If you aren't up to making your own card you can find this one and many others in the etsy shop of Shanna Michele Designs.