four little valentine's all in a row...
i love them.
we had a full day of valentine-giving(thank you very much, walmart!), party-throwing, and a date...
a family date. bill and i celebrated valentine's with our little people instead of out on a hot date just the two of us. with fruit kabobs (made by em)...
and chocolate milk in waterford crystal...
we ate so-so steaks and the pioneer woman's smashed potatoes which are definitely not so-so! we celebrated what romantic love has born: a family. and we laughed.
i'm so glad for laughter as we have also had some tears around here too. i've said it before, i'll say it again: i hate cancer. i hated cancer when i sat by my mommy's side as she breathed her last breath. and i hated cancer when i sat by the side of my mommy's dear friend (my dear friend too) as she is ending her journey in this life.
so there have been tears mixed with a lot of sweet remembering. and this is what i remember: a passionate, gifted, competent, intelligent, loyal, driven, compassionate, witty woman who loved fiercely and gave generously. a sacrificial mother and a devoted friend. a friend i don't want to say goodbye to. i will miss you.
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Emma's Valentine's were sooo cute! I meant to tell you before. It was the only one that Madison kept out of the bunch and it's proudly hanging on her bulletin board! Great idea!
So sad. We also hate cancer. My 13 year old cousin is suffering with it and I hate it. We lost my step-dad on January 22 last year and my Nana on November 9th just two months before. I feel your pain.
It has certainly been a hard time for you and your family. I know you will always miss her, but you have hope. A hope and a faith to sustain you through the tears.
Sending you a hug. :)
Missy I love the way you take every possibility to celebrate. :)
I have had a sad week here as well. Life is tough sometimes. I loved your Valentine's Day
All four look so adorable!!!
Hugs to you friend.Praying for you right now.
Blessing you and your family Missy, they are beautiful and so are you. So sorry about your friend. Praying for you.
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