HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

I hope you had a wonderful February 14^th, and I hope that you got to spend some time with someone that you love! I was VERY lucky because I was able to spend my Valentine’s evening with my TWO loves!

Since Tilton and I have been together (we celebrated our 7^th Valentine’s Day this year), we’ve always been sure to make Valentine’s Day simply about spending time together. We’ve never made a big deal about gifts, and if gifts are exchanged, they’re simple and more about the gesture or the thought, rather than spending a lot of money. And this year was no exception!

Since the very first Valentine’s Day that we spent together, I’ve always made Tilton homemade Rice Krispie treats, which are one of his favorite things. I’ve started a tradition of making them for him and his Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without them. But these are no ordinary Rice Krispie treats. They're extra special because I make them heart-shaped! Awe! This year I decided to get a little crazy, and made half of them with strawberry marshmallows, which I have to say is quite delicious!

I used one of my Pinterest craft discoveries for the second part of his gift, although it’s more like a gift for the both of us. I made this adorable love note frame (adapted from this tutorial), modified in my own way of course. I love the idea of this, because it allows us to leave sweet little love notes for each other! That way we can remind each other how in love we are 365 days a year!

And for my surprise… Tilton sent me these at work!

Aren’t they so pretty???? I love that he surprised me at work. I love that he picked tulips. And let’s just be honest… I LOVE HIM!!

How did you spend your Valentine’s Day??

Until next time…

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