Friday, February 15

Oh, Valentine

If you've been reading my blog or following me on Instagram for any amount of time, you probably already know that Hope can take ANY holiday and make it fun.  The girl lives for celebrations and giving.  I've never been a Valentines Day hater or anything like that, but she really took this day and made it something special.

We started the day with brunch and came home to handmade gifts she had thoughtfully put together for us.  She made me a ring from a bead and twist-tie.  In amazement she asked, "Can you believe I found that bead in the fireplace?!"  Cool.  And gross.  Johnny got some awesome customized socks and Poe got a heart bracelet Hope gave up from her personal collection.  Each was wrapped carefully with a different hand-drawn Valentine card.

Johnny and I went out for fancy-ish dinner later that night, and I have to say, the best part of Vday wasn't being out and about with the (stuffy) adults.  Don't get me wrong, I DO enjoy some adult time and don't get it quite often enough, but the best part of the day was being showered with love by two little girls.  Oh, and pie. 


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38 comments:

  1. Jade SheldonFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Gosh, what a sweetheart she is! I love a reason to celebrate too... no holiday too small...

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  2. CristiFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    That is so lovely! I'm not much of a Vday kind of person, but this is such a nice post. It reminds me of my sister and I when we were younger. Oh, Vday was big back then. haha x

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  3. ShaniFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    always love your beautiful family!^^
    hatta-shani.blogspot.com/

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  4. HayleyFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    this is too cute. I love the socks!!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    "I'd eat grass for you" is probably the sweetest thing I've ever heard. :)

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  6. Carlee, Little SlothFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Oh my gosh that is so nice! That it how my little brother is and every holiday is so special.
    Carlee
    Almost Endearing

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  7. Always RooneyFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Your girls seem so sweet, especially with their hearts to give and make anything fun.

    I'm glad you had a wonderful valentines :)

    -Courtney

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  8. MZFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    The card that Hope made is SO cute! What a thoughtful little soul she is~

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  9. Angie DFebruary 16, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    I adore Hope's spirit and enthusiasm :). Reminds me of me--my husband always thinks I'm goofy for decorating for every little holiday, but deep down, I think he likes it ;). Sweet girls you've got there! What's your secret for raising them?

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  10. AmyFebruary 16, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Such an adorable post :) Thank you for sharing!

    http://thelittlekoala.blogspot.co.uk

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  11. Lulus wonderlandFebruary 16, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Cutest! This post really made me smile :) Loving the ring Hope made you!

    Lulu xx

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  12. Tonya Ann February 16, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Glad it says "eat grass" and not "smoke grass" for you. ;) Cute, quirky kids!

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  13. CharlotteFebruary 16, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Your girls are so adorable, I've never really been into the idea of having children of my own but between you and Bleubird Vintage I'm being swayed! xx

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  14. YEYE STYLE BLOGFebruary 16, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    awee so cute happy valentines1

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  15. KristianFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    How sweet! You got yourself some wonderful (and resourceful, going by the fireplace comment) girls.

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  16. EugenieFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Wonderful socks :D

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  17. UnknownFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    It looks like you had such a great time! I love that she found that bead in the fireplace. hehe, that's only something a kid can do and get away with. :)

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  18. rachelFebruary 16, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I recently found your blog and I love it! Your family is precious! :)

    www.rachelmakinglemonade.com

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  19. UnknownFebruary 16, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    That is so sweet. You have such sweet girls. (:

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  20. EvergreenleyFebruary 16, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Awh that is seriously the sweetest! Is it weird that at 20 I still get my parents a valentine's day card? I just don't want them to ever forget how much I love them and appreciate everything!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Aww, that is totally adorable!

    Christen
    An Unordinary Hello

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  22. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    that is so wonderful. & i totally know what you mean. my little one is still only 8m, but my hubby made him draw a scribble in a card for my birthday and i swear it is THE best gift i have ever received... your girls are beautiful.

    love, x
    blog | twitter

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  23. sFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I can't wait to see who Hope grows up to be.

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  24. kaisamaisaFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    You and your family totally manage to make Valentine's Day like tons of fun for everyone! :)

    xx Kaisa

    http://reindeertrails.blogspot.com.es

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  25. Brooke @ Youre in BrookelynnFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Oh man these pictures are so adorable! So sweet :)


    ♥Brooke
    http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/

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  26. EmilyFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    You guys are the cutest!

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  27. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    that card kills me!

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  28. Sarah ElizabethFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Someone takes after her mom!

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  29. katie leigh bradleyFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    you have an amazingly beautiful life and family.

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  30. taraFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    That is awesome! These pictures are so cute! I love the one on top.

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  31. MelanieFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    What cuties! That card is adorable!! Happy belated Valentine's Day!

    Ergo - Blog

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  32. LARY @InspirationNookFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    So cute!

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  33. lisaFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Ha! That is the best Valentine card I've seen :) How sweet that she gets so into giving over holidays- those socks are the cutest!

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    This first picture is awesomely cute. Cutely awesome. Whichever.

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  35. Carol and BetsyFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    This picture of your girls in front of the window may be my all time favorite of them but Hope in the majorette costume is right up there too. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!!

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  36. BecFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    I LOVE folowing you instagram. You take the prettiest photos and your family is sooo cute x

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  37. UnknownFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Let that light shine Hope!

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  38. eyesofcuriosityMarch 9, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I just stumbled upon your blog and I thought to myself "I wonder if her girls are as sweet as they look." and then I read this post which confirms it. I also love that it appears you let them dress themselves. The only thing I love more than a kid-drawn card is a mismatched kid giving me the card. There's just something so adorable about it. I'm going to have to add you to my reader.

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