Week 7 – love

 

Of course, “love” was easy enough to capture this year. Valentine’s Day is a holiday loved by the whole family (well, my husband is resistant to giving cards, but he enjoys the treats just like the kids).

 

I made heart sugar cookies – these things were HUGE!   I decorated with whipped cream (from the can).   For the pink middle, I defrosted a few frozen raspberries and used the juice to color the whipped cream.  I really am trying to avoid artificial colors when I can (sure wish M&Ms had natural colors, but I conceded for the holiday by buying M&Ms and candy hearts).

 Jack was very excited about his cookie

Natalie ate every last bite …

What has two thumbs and loves dessert?

Who loves Jack?  Natalie does!

The Valentines cards and treats for my family, laid out in the kitchen while everyone was sleeping

The ornaments from last year came back out, and I made a heart garland to further embellish our tree. The kids loved it!

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