Happy Valentines Day

 
Why I love these girls They are each so different, so unique so full of life.

Valentines Day

 
 
 
 
In my parents house Valentine's Day was always a treat. My mom, who is brilliant at making traditions special would always set the table special with red tablecloth, conversation hearts strewn about, red hots ( my favorite), and special place settings. At each persons place there was a card from my parents and a box of chocolates. I remember anticipating coming home from school on Valentines to find the table set for our family love feast. I wanted to plan something special for our girls, and so we made a special artisan whole wheat loaf ( which Eiley has dubbed ' Our daily bread')
Heart shaped grilled cheese ( they are preschoolers) conversation hearts candles red tablecloth and an activity book present. Daddy came home with flowers for everyone and then he read out a special card he wrote for each girl affirming her identity. It brought me to tears. I am so blessed to have God's love and see it flow around our little family in such a special way. Happy Valentines to you too.
BTW my girls are on a bit of a conversation heart high ( ie running around the house shouting Valentines greetings and declaring their love for sugar!)

Family Day

 
 
 
 
Saturday was the perfect day for an outdoor tobbogan run at the girl's Uncles house. With snow drifts up past the doors we climbed and slid many times. Taliah went on her very first sled ride solo, and loved it. I am so thankful for chances to make memories and grateful that David and I have made Family Day a weekly tradition that pushes us past any lethargy into real memory making fun.

Family Day

 
 
 
 
Enjoying the cold we took our rosy noses and warmed up at The Slice of Life Bakery enjoying some creamy kale soup with yummy bits of Italian sausage....mmmmmmmmm

Snow ice cream

 
 
 
 
What do you do when life in the cold north gives you snow...You make snow ice cream. Add a little cream a little maple syrup and yummers.

crafty family day

 
 
 
 
a little snowmen creation indoors

a little belated christmas cheer

My sweet sister posted a video of my family during christmas, and i will echo her sentiments. It just makes me happy.

ditto for why i love my family