Welcome February. . .

 

First of all, thank you so much, to all of you who kept my family, especially my daughter-in-law, in your prayers.  Christina's funeral was really beautiful.  Diana gave a beautiful life sketch.  She related some tender and fun moments that she remembered when they were growing up.  She loved being with her sister and her family and she told us about some fun memories from the last time they were together, it was beautiful.  Diana is very sad, but her faith is strong, she knows that this was not Christina's home, and that, Christina's husband and children, and all of  those who love her so much will see her again.  We are taught that there is no death, only change.  How grateful we are for the peace and comfort the Gospel brings.

February is here!  I really do love February, because it is a month full of love!  I found a few fun ideas that I thought would be fun to make and display in my home. You might like them too!

Both of these cute heart ideas would be so fun in  big bowl on your table or entryway.  They would even make cute garland!  Both are easy sewing projects.

 

And speaking of garland, aren't these ideas cute?!  I'm definitely going to make one of these to hang somewhere in my house!  I think garland is so festive.

 

 

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Both of these recipes look so delicious!  I love all things cherry in February, cherries and Valentine's Day just go together.  But, Valentine's Day wouldn't be Valentine's Day without chocolate! The chocolate cake looks so rich and delicious...I just might have to make it this year.

 

I've been  thinking about February and all of the change that comes with it.  February really seems like a transition month to me.  The days are getting longer,  things start to thaw out, the sun shines a little brighter and the trees start to change and get ready to bud...I just love it.  We usually have a February thaw, and then it will snow like crazy, but that's okay, we know it's temporary.

I especially loved February a child, because I loved Valentine's Day.  I can remember going to the store and picking out the box of Valentine's that I wanted to give to the kids in my classroom.  My mother would set up the card table in the living room and me and my siblings would take turns putting the names on just the right card for the children in our class room.  Of course, there was that certain card, that went to that, certain someone in the class ;0)  At school we would decorate a large envelope with hearts and crepe paper with our name on it, and on Valentine's Day, the teacher would thumb tack them to the bottom of the chalk board.  We would all file past the decorated envelopes and put the Valentine's inside.  I remember I could hardly wait to open the cards to see if I got a special card from that special someone.  Good memories.

 My youngest brother was born on Valentine's Day, and I remember coming home from school and finding out that my mother had given birth to a boy, we were all so excited!  He was always our special little Valentine.  He passed away in 2014.  I always think of him on Valentine's Day and have very fond memories of celebrating his birthday with him.  

My daughter told me that this year she was going to decorate her home for Valentine's Day.  I remember doing more when my kids were little, but I don't do much now.  Do you decorate your home for Valentine's day? 

I hope this month really is filled with love, we could sure use it!

Be safe XOXO

Hugs and Love,

Barb