Happy Valentine's Day!!!
"We love,
because He first loved us."
1 John 4:19
We had a wonderful heart-filled day, full of surprise and wonder.
I gave this heart doilie to my MOPS moms when I spoke to encourage them to do something, anything, just a bit special for their family on Valentine's evening. I asked them to place it as a reminder, so I put mine on my refrigerator. I did have an email late Valentine's night from a dear mom who did just that, and shared how she had made their dinner special, and it didn't take much more effort with just a bit of planning ahead. I was so proud of her! Her husband even shared with me at our Upward games how special it had made their evening! The C's I Love your family!!! They are special!!!
Some decorations to be put out...
Sarah is my wonderful decorator. So blessed. I love my Dayspring vases!
Our lovely table setting for my loving family. I am so very blessed and I love them so much!!! I wanted everything to be special just.for.them.
I, yes I, found, on pinterest, how to make cloth napkins into hearts! Yay!!! AND I could even do it!!! So pretty, don't ya think?
Our meal consisted of Simpson-Dake Family Farm Beef porterhouse or rib-eye steaks, olive oil, garlic, and chives mashed potatoes, asparagus gratin with parmesan and monterey jack, mayonnaise muffins, red velvet cheesecake brownies, and cupid floats. With the exception of the steaks and muffins I found the new recipes on pinterest. You can find them on my boards. Simply de-lish!!!
Cupid Floats - french vanilla ice cream, cherry 7-Up, and whipped cream, so easy!
Dad and mom joined us! Cute face Jenny! She's so happy, always! Makes me smile! ♥
My darling husband brought home roses, and candy with the box shaped puzzle, so cute. The kids got candy, a stuffed animal, Jamin had shotgun shells - so valentiney, right?, and the girls got a lamp they desperately needed for their room. I simply love to give, give, and love seeing their faces light up, so much joy.
I had for my sweet husband of almost 2 5 years this gift set from Dayspring, (with only pictures of the mugs), Mr. and Mrs. mugs, the inside says, "I found the one my heart loves. Song of Solomon 3:4" In the bottom of the mug is a heart ♥. As on the vase behind, I am "grateful for simple blessings." Yes, I am... The gift set included a coupon book for both of us to use, *grin* a journal to write each other and I bought him a new wedding ring, his was a bit tight, this was a REAL surprise, and he really loved it. I didn't get a pic, but it looks wonderful and so manly.
Leftovers the next day, with my roses tervis.
So, as you can see, we had a lovely evening, even though it did include going to the funeral home for a beloved family in our community. A loving wife lost her husband the day before. Our prayers are with them, and I don't want to take even one day for granted. We are not promised another day, so love your family, and thank Jesus, our Lord and Savior, for all He continues to bless you with.
"We love,
because He first loved us."
1 John 4:19
I would have no other reason for doing things for my family if not for His love for me.
Please share what you did for your family...I'd LOVE to hear...
Always Experiencing Him,
Jody
