Last year you may remember these Valentine’s I made for Connor’s class. This year I made some more cute labels to share. You can print them on stickers or punch a hole and tie ribbon through them.
Here’s the printable *Click picture to make bigger* :
I ordered these little suckers from Amazon the other day so we will see how it turns out. They may be small….I’ll post the final product! 🙂
What are y’all planning on making for Valentine’s Day???
1. I made some FREE Valentine’s Day printables. Just click on the picture to make it bigger and print! Most of y’all don’t know this…but before I got married I was in school for graphic design. I’m a very right-brained OCD person. It’s has good and bad traits…but I love letting my creativity flow. So, for the next few weeks I’ll be making some printables and you can use them at your leisure for cupcake toppers or just little taggies.
2. I am trying to think of fun things to write on our chalkboard. I’d love to take a calligraphy class to improve my handwriting skills. But for now i just doodle around…
3. Connor boy has been practicing riding his bike more. I am glad we invested in the balance bike without peddles for him to start out on. It’s been great and he’s gotten a lot faster and his balance has gotten better too! 
4. He’s definitely my kid right???
5. Follow me and Connor on Instagram and tag yourself #selfieaday we are doing a 365 selfie 🙂
Link up with Lauren and Darci for Friday Fives 🙂
Right before Christmas I had the opportunity to try some of the most delicious chocolate I’ve ever had! It’s called Merci chocolate and it’s truly amazing. You all know I’m a chocoholic and this was like Heaven in a box for me.
Merci is fine European chocolate from Germany. I tried the chocolate bar assortment including these flavors: Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut-Almond, Coffee-Cream, Hazelnut-Cream, Marzipan, Dark Cream, Dark Mousse, Praline-Cream Bars.
My favorites were the Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut-Cream, and Dark Cream.
Merci chocolate has graciously allowed me to give away a set of Merci chocolate bars, coffee mugs, and coffee to one Java Mama reader! I am so excited to share this yumminess with one of you! 
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1. I first felt like a grown-up… When I got my first job. I was able to pay for my own car insurance, gas, and the occasional extra clothing item.
2. I am one-of-a-kind because… Well, technically I’m a twin….but yes I am still ONE of a kind 😉 I’m compassionate towards others, creative, and God made me….that makes me special.
3. Spanx is… A God send. I have now idea how these pantyhose concoctions work, but some how they keep my muffin top at bay. Miracle if you ask me!
4. My favorite family tradition… Christmas on the farm in Arkansas. No matter where life takes all of us we have the farm and our family memories to come back to.
5. The last thing I do before bed is… Wash my face and take my contacts out. Sometimes I pinch my husband’s nose if he snores too loud. UGH!
6. Happiness is… Being content with what you have and it’s all about attitude and outlook….as long as you have those things there’s no reason to be unhappy 🙂
We had a very laid back and relaxed weekend. It’s so nice to get back into a routine. As much as I love the hustle and bustle of the holidays….it’s nice to get back to normal. Also hoping to eat a little cleaner too 😉
Saturday Connor and I met our good friends Sarah and baby Ellie at the mall in Frisco. We mall walked, had coffee talk, and hit up Godiva for some chocolate. I also scored some great clearance deals at Pottery Barn Kids. I just love that store, but everything is so expensive!
Sunday we woke up and went to early service at church. Did our grocery shopping and prepped food for the week. Connor and I took naps ( Amen & Amen) My husband never takes naps….he’s just not a napper and he can’t stand it when we nap ha ha! I have no problem napping 😛
I’m working on getting my photography site up….but I keep screwing things around in WordPress so I’m going to have to fix that some how. Anyone know a good, cheap WordPress (photo site) designer?
Here’s my cuddler in his Valentines day pajamas…I know Christmas is just now over, but I just love Valentines day too. We are in the process of finding Connor another preschool because I’m transferring to a job closer to my house (same company) and I’m sure we’ll find something. It’s bittersweet leaving our beloved ELC teachers and staff. They have been wonderful!
Some photos of my booger….I know I know….
His Jake spyglass he got for Christmas
Sarah and sweet baby Ellie
Godiva goodness….I’m SO SO SO upset they discontinued my favorite truffle EVER. The extra extra dark chocolate truffle has been discontinued. Now what am I going to get for Valentines day this year??? Darn you Godiva!!!! Waaaaaaahhhh!!!!!!
Hope you all had a happy and blessed weekend!!!
We didn’t do too much on New Years Eve. We are still in recovery mode and trying to get better from the sickies. I spent NYE with my boys and a redonkulous piece of tiramisu and a glass of wine. Terence rented some movies from RedBox and that’s pretty much how we party these days. Ha ha!
RedBox is so much cheaper than going to the theater. We are going to have a lot of transitions this coming year, but no matter what we’ll always have each other to lean on and I’m excited for what the future holds. One thing I’d like to do is have a date night with Terence more. We seriously have not been on a date, just the two of us in over 6 months. I miss spending time together as a couple. We need to work on that part of our lives- keep that spark alive ya know? Also become more involved in our church and make friends there. We have worked very hard over the last year to pay off all our debt and as freeing as that is we want to continue to save. For someday when all this will pay off……it’s hard now, but I know in the long run it will be worth it. Maybe one day I’ll even get stay home with my boy. He’s probably the only baby I’m ever going to have. Yes, I take too many photos…but he’ll have a well documented childhood right? I can’t imagine not working. I like to work. It’s bittersweet on both ends, but rewarding in so many ways as well. I’m there for all the important things and the social interaction he gets at school is wonderful. He’s a bright and outgoing boy. He’s never been clingy to us & I want him to be independent.
Like I said before I don’t really have any resolutions or goals this year. I just want to do the best I can and have faith things will work out. I’d like to grow my photography a little bit. Continue blogging for fun and grow the friendships I have been blessed with. Yada yada yada…I could go on and on…but so excited for this next year and all it has to hold!
My boys and I on NYE
Straight up YUM
We took down all the Christmas decorations. Everything is so bare now. I’m ready to decorate for Valentines Day now 🙂 
I am loving the Snoozies my Mom put in our stockings. They are my “princess shoes” as Connor calls them….
There’s a fun event coming up in DFW are any of you gals going???
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Happy New Year to you!!!
This year I have no resolutions. Every year I try to make them I set myself up for failure. I don’t do well in a pressure cooker. Instead I’m just going to put it all in God’s hands knowing that everything is exactly how it should be. Sure, I need to make a lot of changes, but I also know I’m a child of God. I sin. My sin has already been forgiven.
Because of HIM I can face tomorrow.
May this new year be a blessing to each and every one of you! I look forward to journaling and following everyone’s lives. It’s amazing looking back at blogging over 7 years later & how everyone’s lives have changed. It’s just the best thing ever. I hope I don’t ever lose that…..the close connection. It’s why I started this in the first place. Even if you don’t blog anymore, at least we had the chance to cross paths and impact each other’s lives. It’s been the greatest & I wish everyone all the best….may all your hopes & dreams be realized….if not this coming year….in the future.
My greatest blessing wishes you a Happy New Year too 🙂
I’m a sucker for photos 🙂
