I have been trying to get this posted since, well, since Valentine's day.
What a great time we had even though I served dinner an hour later than promised and my brother crashed our party by not telling me he was coming until the literal last minute.
We bought another long table at Lowe's for Valentine's day. *Sigh* A man who gives you exactly what you ask for..now that my friends is LOVE. Anyways. I put the two long folding tables side by side and covered them with two red tablecloths and a red and gold runner. I then placed a wrought iron circular tray in the middle of the table with a huge hurricane glass in the middle. I smooshed (yes, smooshed) some pink tissue paper into it and then placed the big dollar bin at Target toy flowers in pink, purple, and blue V-day presents for the girls in the middle . Holding onto the flowers were the cutest little stuffed puppies (or woof-woofs as my two year old insists on calling them) dollar bin at Target V-day gifts for the boys. I then put candy and foam hearts in the all over the tray and around the glass. I had two place settings on each side of the table with the highchair there was enough seating for everyone. The kids and I made valentines for everyone. I purchased a box of candy for my mom, my friend, and my husband. I also got 8 of these little treat boxes at Joannes. I filled them with heart shaped candy and raspberry kisses (they sound and smell so much better than they actually are, now the cherry cordial kisses hubby picked up for me on Valentine's day...YUM-O) then I was inspired. I could not figure out what to do about designating seats or boxes. The foam Valentine' s kit I picked up had letters. I found everyone's first initial and stuck them on the box. I thought it was cute. My mom brought clear plastic plates and giant red napkins which I requested. I folded the napkins into hearts with this great tutorial and it was super easy and fast. I think it added such a nice touch.
We had heart shaped meatloaf, roasted red potatoes (which I totally have to share the recipe for...WOW!), red pepper stirfry veggies, and rolls.
My brother called at the last minute and wanted to come over since his sweetheart was working. What could I say? Of course. The kids made him some quick Valentine's and I coaxed one of the girls into giving up her chocolate, she'd aquired the day before at our homeschool co-op party, for her Uncle. He did not have a cute box though. Sorry. I was out. But I don't think he noticed. I'm glad he came though. :)
We had a great time visiting with our friend and my mom. My brother tends to eat and run. LOL.
The kids were wild and had a fun time with candy and their small gifts.
I really wish I'd had pictures to show everyone. I was pleased with how it all turned out.
I hope you all had a nice Valentine's day as well.
I can not get spellcheck to work and its really late. Forgive the spelling errors. :)
Be Blessed.
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