Valentine's day recap.
Each of my kiddos received a mama-made message in a heart pillow. These smell so yummy because they are stuffed with buckwheat hulls and lavender.
I ended up writing each of the kiddos a larger love letter that didn't quite fit into this heart pocket. But I intend to use the pockets for shorter and more frequent "i love you's" throughout the year.
If you'd like to make one for your sweet, the tutorial for this pillow can be found in my circle of stones interview on Heather's lovely blog.
The boys loved their pillows.
The girl loved her pillow. (apparently, they make excellent dance partners)
I even spotted the pillows in use during a private brother conversation.
And then lovingly placed in a special spot.
It was a beautiful day filled with cooking and baking and the writing of many very special love notes. My kiddos peppered their notes to one another with phrases such as "i love you with all my heart" and "even though we fight I love you each and every single day." What more could this mama ask for?
The tulips were from my very special valentine - we later realized that this was our twentieth valentine's together. Hope you had a beautiful weekend.
Happy Tuesday every one! (feels like a Monday to me because of President's day)
How wonderful! And the pictures of those happy kids surrounded by all that mama-made goodness is just fantastic!
Today does feel like a Monday--I feel like the holiday should have been cancelled in light of all the days off last week!
Posted by: Meg Evans | February 16, 2010 at 02:44 PM
I love all of your pillows....What a cozy den for your boys! It looks like a great place to snuggle in with a good book. Are your kids off from school this week? Here in NYS it's our mid-Winter break. My kiddos are lounging around being bums during the day, but they have musical rehearsals from 6:30 - 10:30 every evening. What's a mom to do? Oh, I can think of a few projects calling me!
Posted by: Jodi | February 16, 2010 at 03:07 PM
How sweet! I love the pillows. And I can't wait until my little guys are old enough to express their affection in their own words.
Posted by: christina | February 16, 2010 at 03:45 PM
those are perfect little pillows. It will be fun to leave the next note in them.
Posted by: Denise | February 16, 2010 at 06:27 PM
sweetest darn pillows... EVER!!!!!!!!!
LOVE those... and what a treasure!
Posted by: leslie | February 16, 2010 at 07:08 PM
The pillows are adorable. What a fantastic keepsake for your kids! Love the tulips and congrats on 20 years.
Posted by: Andrea | February 16, 2010 at 07:10 PM
Such sweet pillows, and I saw a pretty quilt in the one photo, very nice:) Love all their pillows and blankets, looks so cozy!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 16, 2010 at 07:58 PM
Don't you just love watching them love? I love the pillows, and nothing makes me happier than seeing kids cuddle up with something mama made!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 16, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Those pillows and love notes are just about the sweetest thing ever!
Posted by: wishes, true and kind | February 16, 2010 at 11:08 PM
looks like you filled the day with lots of LOVE! your pillow creations are adorable! and I can just imagine the notes you'll leave for your precious ones. have a great week!
Posted by: kristyn | February 17, 2010 at 08:48 AM
WOW, what beautiful pillows. They obviously were a great hit.
You do such wonderful work.
Posted by: julia | February 17, 2010 at 11:09 AM
I love all the captures of the pillows...looks they're received with as much love as they were given. sounds like you had a lovely day...john and i got out to dinner together and enjoyed some browsing in the book store. it was good to be just us for a couple of hours.
Posted by: Lisa Q | February 17, 2010 at 12:23 PM
I am new to your blog and I love it. I could spend hours here. Your projects are so wonderful. Such beautiful pictures and words to draw you in.
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | February 17, 2010 at 01:20 PM
Aww, such sweet gifts! I'll have to remember those pillows for next year.
Posted by: beki | February 17, 2010 at 02:48 PM
How cute those are! I saw your tutorial on Heather's blog but didn't realize the pillows were that size. Perfect for snuggling! Mine love the pillows I made them from their old favorite t-shirts. Loved reading your reflections on Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Audra | February 17, 2010 at 03:55 PM
the cutest pillows!!
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | February 17, 2010 at 07:59 PM
These pillows are a lovely idea; I'm going to have to remember them to do later. I love that your boys appreciate them so much!
Thanks for the birthday wishes for Lucy!
Posted by: Lise | February 17, 2010 at 08:44 PM
sweet! sweet! sweet photos! : )
Posted by: gardenmama | February 19, 2010 at 09:23 PM