Trent & I had a wonderful Valentine's Day! We've continued a tradition we started last year - going to the gym. Ok, I know, it doesn't sound overly romantic. ;) But, for us, it was a wonderful date. The first couple months of the year are very crowded with the "New Year's Resolution" folks so we tend to avoid the gym on weeknights. Well, I assure you, it's pretty empty on Valentine's. And, most importantly, it's good for our hearts which is a very good thing. :)
I received a nice mid-day surprise from my love. A beautiful miniature rose bush. He knows me well. I am not a fan of cut flowers. They die off too quickly. I prefer the money be spent on something that will last longer. This beautiful gift is sitting on a shelf at my desk right beside the African Violets he sent me in 2006. (The picture is from Hallmark.com - mine looks nearly identical, but I didn't have a camera to snap a shot.)
Here's the card I made for Trent:
Supplies: Die Cuts with a View card; Making Memories Defined sticker & brad; K&Co tag; Prima flower.
And the mini album I gave him:
And no one else will do
Right round like a record, baby
Open up your lovin' arms
Watch out here I come
Supplies: My Mind's Eye, Basic Grey, Scenic Route, & s.e.i. patterned papers; Archiver's brown cardstock; Die Cuts with a View adhesive backed cardstock; Making Memories sweet, brad, & {note}worthy papers; QuicKutz metro font & heart die; Two Peas Silly font; American Crafts ribbon; Studio G stamp. Inspired by Feb 14th of dw2008.
Great tradition your flowers look gorgeous and yey you for not liking cut flowers I´m like that too. And looove your mini album that is an awesome song!
ReplyDeleteHappy Love Day, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteVery LOVEly creations you made, so pretty!
You are right the gyms are empty. Only crazies like my son are there.lol
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big fan of cut flowers either. I love your mini rose plant, it is beautiful.
The album is just awesome and so is your card. I'm glad you had a great day.
I totally agree with the fresh flower thing...as pretty as they are!
ReplyDeleteI went to the gym too! It wasn't as crowded as usual but it was busier than I expected. We're celebrating V-Day this Sun when Chad is home and we have time for a nice relaxed dinner out (which isn't always possible during the week).
Great mini!
Glad you had a wonderful Valentine's Day. I love the card & mini album!
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are beautiful...just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteand that mini album is just too too cute!
I love this!! Sounds like you and your hubby had a great Heart Day :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers. Glad you had a great Vals' Day. Love the mini album you made for Trent. What a cute idea.
ReplyDeleteYour mini book is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable mini-album! And what a sweetie you have. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea about going to the gym and I totally agree on spending money on the fresh flowers. If he wants to buy me roses, wait til they are in season and get them at Wal-Mart for $10.
ReplyDeleteWell Valentine's Day is all about hearts...and you certainly do your heart good by exercising! I see the logic:)
ReplyDeleteThe rosebush is a wonderful idea, and much more practical, yet still delightfully romantic, than cut flowers. Kudos to your DH.
Love your miniature rose bush and the mini album is just wonderful - such a great idea too to use the song throughout it!
ReplyDeleteYour rose bush is so pretty and bet he just love his album! Glad you had a heart healty V-day!
ReplyDeleteGood morning! You have been tagged!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Valentine's Day tradition! The flowers, card, and mini-book are lovely. You guys must be very happy! :-)
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