“OK,” Erik pronounced, as we pulled out the Valentine supplies, “we are not staying up late. Every year we lose track of time and everyone stays up half the night.”
But Erik is the worst of all, he makes heart confetti and carefully glues it into place…
must have a nice border…
My creations are pretty, but rather typical and kind of dull. But the boys and Mary are wildly creative, crafting Valentines I couldn’t have imagined.
The love plane.
It’s serious work.
Yes, Stefan is tracing a rose. Don’t ask me why.
Gluing kisses on one lucky valentine.
And yes, we stayed up way too late.
The result was a pile of love notes big and small (Gabe wrote all of his on tiny scraps for some reason).
Some of the highlights:
a math worksheet for Erik
a fancy violin from Hans
note the beautiful bouquet
short and sweet
and silly
Mary stuck to a formula for her brothers– describe them by they letters of their name
a little negotiating (Xander got a jug of apple juice for his birthday and it’s a hot commodity)
Some things are worth missing a little sleep.
Elizabeth
I loved this.
Elizabeth
p.s. Linked to you from Catherine’s blog (wildnprecious.com). I love her!
jen
very cool!
KS Photography
love this. i’m excited to do this with my brood once they’re a bit older.
Life Trekking Mama
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY MICHELLE & FAMILY 🙂
Love,
Cuz’n A.
Melanie
I absolutely love hauling out all of the Valentine’s Day supplies…the papers & doilies, the glitter & candy hearts. Making home-made Valentines is a cherished tradition! I love how your family does this all together, thanks so much for sharing! I love the humor & encouraging words they included in their Valentines, beautiful!