L O V E

Shower the people you love with love - and have a sense of humor about it.

Tomorrow I will share the construction of my handmade thrifted valentines with you.

Sweet Sunday

Today Chris and I ventured to Centerville, OH to try Bills Donuts. Delicious. Consuming those sweets reminded me that I neglected to share my sweetest valentine. To die for. I know. These were from the yummy Phraner lady. You can find her recipe here. I delicately devoured mine with a hot mug of tea. They were perfection buttery, tart, and sweet. I miss this girl so much!

Pig Out

"when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."

We spent our valentines day playing pass the pigs and watching When Harry Met Sally (the movie we watched right before Chris and I proposed). All in all it was a good day ... even though we are beginning to feel like we are living in a snow globe.

I didn't get to send out all of my valentines which is a bummer, but no worries everyone it's not a snub. I love and miss you a gazillion times over. So far the snow is winning the battle of Rachel in Ohio, but come spring time this state better watch out because I will be all over the place.

Valentine

Won't You Be Mine?

I wish that everyone could appreciate valentines day. While checking my facebook I noticed that many a status' said something along the lines of 'i hate valentines day' or 'i wish this day was over' . I understand why some people are disgruntled with the stereotypical ideas that come along with February 14th, but to me ... its all about love.

If we don't take time to appreciate the people around us what is the point of ANYTHING? News flash, we interact with people everyday. Its how we live, so why not celebrate it. My dad taught me that the greatest thing you can give to anyone is your time. So why not take time to make a valentine to let someone know you are thinking about them. It might mean more than you think.

The best thing about love is that there are so many different kinds. For example, monkey love.

On Wednesday evening I was asked by my sister-in-law to make valentines for my monkey's class. Of course he wanted Webkinz cards which apparently are not mass produced. I was happy to step in. It did take some doing, but I would do anything for monkey love.