February 14

Following up on last post, another favorite phrase of mine is "I love love".

It may sound doofy, but i love it. Because it's true.

I Love Love.

And as such, I really love Valentines Day. 

No holiday can really compare to Christmas, but if I had a second favorite it would most definitely be Valentines, in all it's cheesy glory. This year I was thinking back on past valentines, and wondering where my love for February 14 started...Maybe it was when i was given 4 different valentines from 4 different boys in 6th grade..? Or because of all the red, pink, and heart shaped goodies in the grocery stores?
Maybe it was because my mom always gave me a valentine? Or because I really love chocolate?
Or maybe it was because I had my first kiss/ hand hold at the Valentines dance sophomore year?

(yes, he held my hand and kissed me for the first time this very night :)

And then had the following valentines with the same dream date?

Valentines Day 2007 & 2008

 Or maybe it's because there are usually pretty flowers involved?

Or because i got a delicious sugar cookie in the mail from second favorite mom 4 years in a row?

Whatever the reason, I just love Valentines Day. It is a holiday to show your love, and I love love! 
Many people have given me a hard time and told me how Valentines is really more like a depressing singles awareness day... But that's just it- I love Valentines day not because I have a boyfriend or husband to spend it with, (although that is a nice treat!) but because it is a reminder to express love. It gives us a reason to think about all the people in our lives we love, and show them!

It's a reason to mail a care package to your dear friend in France

 and decorate your apartment

It's a reason to make your roommates feel special

(and dye your breakfast pink!)

It's a reason to send cute messages to your cute missionary

and make tasty treats

It's a reason to dress in your Valentine's best with your best friends

 and paint your nails cutesy

It's a reason to do 14 days of love for your love leading up to the big day

and then make a fun double sided poster to surprise your valentine at his game

 It is just a day that gives us a reason to celebrate love- and i love it.

This year was especially loveable as it was my first Vday with a husband... and I sure do love him!! I'm so thankful to feel loved every single day, and February 14, 2013 was no exception. Although it was quite a busy day with work school and basketball, it was still a perfect Valentines Day.

Thank you to everyone who has made me feel loved my whole life, and given me a reason to happily celebrate Valentines Day year after year.

And special thanks to my forever valentine- I love you Robbie Jordan!