Valentines day is one of my favorite holidays, not because of the flowers or the candy or the date out to dinner but because it is a day about love. I mean, what could be better than a whole day devoted to being in love and telling those that matter to you that you love them.

so yeah, get rid of the flowers and teh chocolate and go out and tell those people you are important that you love them :)

yup, i think it's about giving. we love to make a goodie plate and take it around to our cousins. or send valentine's to grandmas and grandpas or other relatives that might be alone that day.

We don't really do Valentine's day...not like some people do, anyway. I have the kids make their daddy cards, and Adam and I *might* have a special candlelight dessert at home, or just talk. Or ignore the holiday altogether, because I will NOT allow him to spend that much money on chocolate and flowers. And besides, it means more to me to get flowers on some random day than when they're socially "required".

School is kinda making me mad because the kids *have* to make a Valentine's box and get Valentines- I'd make Alex create them, but to make 17 Valentines...we just don't have time. And maybe I'm not organized enough, lol.

I liked the link. Very nice.

Videos won't post to my blog anymore either and it makes me super mad!

every year is different, no traditions whatsoever surrounding this day ... and really, we just spent a lovely romantic week in victoria and vancouver so that was our valentine's day, tee hee ~ we are extravagant like that ... seriously though, duke has a gig in the afternoon so my best guy friend and i will hang out together and watch him and listen to the musica. then we're all going out to dinner and a movie so i'll be spending the day with my hubs, my best guy friend and my son ... i'm pretty lucky i think :)

emily- this morning i'm filling out 90 pre-bought valentines so my kids can participate in an exchange... grrr. i just have to remind myself of the candy i'll get from it. ;-D

dar- surrounded by men on valentines... just perfect really. ;-D

That reminds me: I have to go pass out my daughter's heart chokers to her friends and teachers at school because she's sick today. (And no school tomorrow!)

WHAT it's Valentines Day???????...NOOOOOOOOO it is CHD awerness and HEART WEEK!!!!!!! Are you wearing red for HEART WEEK? I bet you didn't know it is the #1 birth defect.... Now we celebrate life(a long one), love(deeper) and HOPE. Enjoy this week for all the babies that are born with half a heart like mine and still love like it is whole.