Weekend: Valentines 2015

I think this is the first time Rob and I have celebrated the actual day of Valentines together. This was our fifth valentines to be together, but on the day of we have always either been in different cities or it has been game day for Roberto. So to celebrate Valentines on the actual day together was pretty fun and such a treat!

On Friday, we went to the movies and saw Into the Woods, it was ok but definitely not our favorite. Then on Saturday, Rob had practice, I worked out and then we came home for a nap (priorities first) and then to celebrate!

This year, we decided it would be great to celebrate by cooking dinner together. And it was wonderful. We listened to Michael Buble radio and cooked the night away. We made steaks (using this recipe), baked potatoes, the best salad ever and homemade biscuits...and it was all so good, we were pretty dang proud of ourselves!

 Here in Poland, there is no such thing as canned biscuits. So when the husband's only request was biscuits, I knew it had to be homemade. And? They were so, so easy and so, so good. Recipe here.

We followed dinner with a V-Day must-chocolate covered strawberries made by the husband and my all time favorite... Dirty Dancing. What better day to ask the hubby to watch the most and best girly movie ever? He's a keeper!

I am a firm believer in spreading the love all year around. Striving to love others daily, the way God loves each of us...with such a great, indescribable and even undeserving love. But I also love Valentines. I think it is fun, whether your are celebrating with your significant other, your gal pals or your family. It is the perfect way to focus on loving those around you just a little extra...making them feel extra special.

And this man sure makes me feel special. My love for him just contiues to grow. He amazes me daily with the way he loves and lives. I am just so grateful to be his wife.

So basically? It was a great V-day! Then on Sunday we ate way too much of our leftover chocolate and binged on Parenthood (which I am currently way too obsessed with).

It was a great weekend celebrating with my love! How was your weekend?

Linking up with Bella, Carly, Biana and Ashley

Five on Friday...Team Teddy, Breakfast and Friends!

Happy Friday, friends! Linking up with Natasha, Darci, Christina and April for a little Five on Friday. And also Casey this week for some Friday Fun!

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The hosts of Five on Friday this week asked us to mention brave baby Teddy and his story. What a wonderful idea...I think it is so to great that we can all come together for such an important cause. Teddy is a precious baby who was diagnosed with a terminal illness called Menkes. It is pretty unknown, very rare and as of now has no cure. Teddy's mom has a CaringBridge Page to keep others updated about Teddy, his health and to raise awareness for this syndrome. Please head over there to read more about his story. Saying lots of prayers for you and your family, sweet Teddy!

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Today is a great day to show some extra lovin to those around you...extra kisses, extra hugs, extra kind words! Rob is about to leave to go out of town, so I will have a quiet day filled with rest, probably a movie marathon and maybe a little online shopping...nothing too exciting around here:) Robert and I did do some celebrating yesterday. It was a very relaxing and fun day celebrating at our humble abode! The perfect Valentines with my husband. Check out our fun little Valentine breakfast from yesterday!



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Summer Clothes. Here is where the online shopping part comes in! Robert and I have set aside a little in our budget for some new summer clothes! I am mostly wanting some casual dresses...ones that are comfortable, easy to travel in but also cute (like maxi dresses) ! I need suggestions...where do you online shop at? Have you seen cute dresses anywhere? Please share!

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I started our Wedding recap this week...wahoo!! I started by sharing my Bridal Brunch and our Rehearsal Dinner, both the day before the wedding. Check that out here! Next I'll start sharing our Wedding Day!

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So glad you could stop by today! I hope your weekend is a wonderful one and have a Happy Valentine's Day!

 

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A little Valentine Breakfast

Since Rob will be out of town tomorrow, we decided to do a little Valentine celebrating today! To start the day off we had a little pancake breakfast! Heart Pancakes to be exact!

Just use whatever pancake batter you like or even make your own! I put the batter in a big Ziploc and snipped one end off. With a lot of trial and error, I found that the easiest way was to make the outline of a heart and then fill it in! (Warning: it is a little messy, but worth it!)  And cook just as you would with regular pancakes. You will have some that turn out like this....

isn't it a beaut? but hey it still tastes good.

 

And then you will have the pretty ones that make you say "hey it's valentines!"

 

 

Pair with a little fresh fruit and voila!

 

 

side note: My mom cut our oranges up like this all the time. And this is now Rob and my favorite way to eat them. I buy quite a few at the grocery store then cut them up and store them in a container in the fridge. Much less messy and so easy to eat!

 

A fun, little, festive treat for Valentine's Day and one that will make your loved ones very happy..,

 

 

Happy (almost) Valentine's Day!