Monday, February 15, 2010

Valentine's Loveliness

This lovely card from my thoughtful MIL. She designed it herself. I think it is the prettiest Valentine I've ever received. Photo courtesy of her blog. Thank you!
These lovely faces. Gwen eating the Constitution (one of her new favorite books), making silly faces, insisting on taking a picture of Daddy, and signing "car" while sitting in her favorite bear chair. Dress from my folks (sorry to disappoint any of you that thought I actually made it) and black shirt with a sparkly heart on it from Eric's folks (she kept rubbing her chest and peeking down her dress to look at the heart). I have really been overwhelmed lately thinking about how much I love my family. Sometimes I just sit in awesome contemplation of how happy I am, how blessed.
These lovely orchids that Eric got me for our special day. I love them. Did you know that Sunday was not just Valentine's Day, but also Lunar New Year? (otherwise known as Chinese New Year in the USA... however, since it is a holiday based on the Lunar calendar and also celebrated in Korea and Japan among other nations, I think it is more appropriate to call it Lunar New Year). I opted for orchids rather than roses to also celebrate this immense Asian holiday. I had a companion in Korea whose name had a character that meant orchid. She really inspired a love of these delicate and exotic flowers. I adore the slender stem and the curling center petals. Eric picked out the prettiest one, don't you think? I am sure proud of him... :)

11 comments:

  1. Fun Valentine's Day things! The orchid is beautiful!

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  2. i got an orchid too - i love them! and we actually have some truffles for you :) we were going to bring them yesterday, but we ran out of time. hopefully we'll be able to bring them this evening!

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  3. Cute, cute holiday pics! And I LOVE those orchids! Eric and I were talking about flowers this weekend, and I think what you got is the perfect way to go.

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  4. Awww, beautiful!!! and I love the valentine card!! I'd love to make something like that!

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  5. Something serendipitous: I was about to write a post on the Lunar New Year today too! I'm so excited for the year of the Tiger! That is a beautiful orchid, by the way!

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  6. Gwen sure is a cutie. That is an adorable dress! Also, I love orchids. That really is the prettiest one. Good call Eric!

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  7. Gorgeous Orchid! Oh my gosh I love it! Thanks for the pictures of the cupcake party. I pretty much love that somehow I ended up with a glamour shot. A no makeup glamour shot! :)

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  8. Gwen looked adorable on Sunday in her little Valentine dress. I love it. Also, thanks for posting about that fun cupcake party. I'm glad you took home so many great prizes... you deserved them!

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  9. The orchids are totally beautiful! I don't think I have ever seen them that color before, so so so pretty!!!
    I loved the pics of Gwen, she is so cute!!!

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  10. beautiful flower. I can't believe how much Gwen looks like Eric!

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  11. I can't get over Gwen's big, beautiful eyes! The orchids are almost as pretty! :)

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