Today was the day before tomorrow!
The day before Valentine's Day!
Two of my three boys are teenagers and are really too 'cool'
to celebrate it much anymore.
It mostly just means a day of
sugar {hoarding} for them.
But, my baby {okay, he's 10} is still young enough
to have a party at school and get excited!!
We had three main objectives today:
1. The Party Snack
2. The Valentine
3. The Valentine Box
And none could be sub par. We've back ourselves into
a corner when it comes to this. We've set a bar that's high
in quality and creativity. So, it's a bit of a pressure to
find something new, fun, and exciting!
First, we tackled The Party Snack.
I knew right away what we should make!
Root Beer Float Cupcakes.
I've been working on perfecting this recipe for awhile.
{The first time I made them they were very dry.}
But, I think I've finally hit on the right recipe!!
Normally, they're topped with a cherry but for V Day
I chose a pink heart marshmallow!
Check one off our list!!
Next:
The Valentine
This was a bit more challenging for us. Caden {my 10 year old} is
quite specific in what he wants. Nothing too girly, too cheesy
or glittery {this one KILLS me--NO GLITTER?? I live, eat and
breathe for glitter!!} So, off I went in search of the perfect
Valentine! I found the winner
at this wonderful blog
So, we got to work!
Caden prepping the Valentine's!
And this is what we got:
My horrible picture doesn't do it justice!
It's a cello bag with a bouncy ball
inside. A header {available at the blog above}
says 'Valentine, you make my heart bounce!'
Cute, but not too cute!
Check another off the list!
And last,
The Valentine Box
{Gluing takes LOTS of concentration!}
We pulled out all my scrapping supplies. My boys have remarked more than
once, 'What do the kids who have Moms that don't
scrapbook do?' Thankfully, they'll never have to know!!
They always have a plethora {I l like that word} of
supplies at their fingertips!
Here's are version of a design we saw online!
Oh yeah, that's an Alligator Valentine Box!!
Very boy-ish and cute!!
WHEW! I think we're ready for tomorrow!
From our family to yours:
Have a SWEET Valentine's Day!!
Be SWEET to those you love!
Tracy
