Monday, February 1, 2010

Love Weeks-Day 1

(UPDATED: At the end)
I love the month of February. The love month. Of course it is over commercialized and Hallmark will make a killing, but I've decided to do something everyday leading up to Valentine's Day. Everyday for the next two weeks I am going to do something special for my guys, either the little ones, Mr. Dunbar, or all three, or maybe even all four of us.
This morning the boys got the love. I made Banana Pancakes into hearts.
They were super excited. And now I'm off to go wash the mounds of dishes this breakfast created.
They had fruit bowls on the side.

Have anything special leading up to Valentine's Day?
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My friend Julie at Jam*n*Jilly is hosting a giveaway for a fabulous platter.
Go check it out and tell her Mrs. Dunbar sent you.

And I got three practically FREE personalized Valentine's Day cards from Shutterfly. I just had to pay the dollar for shipping. Hurry this ends tommorrow, Feb 2nd.  Details are HERE. Code is 3freecards.

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

what a sweet mama! i think i will jump on board with you! i am lovin your new header! i just bought some lollys like that for fun pix! how did you do the header? i am hosting my very first giveaway! stop by for a visit! xo

Darlene said...

Great idea! I'm going to join in and do something special for my family, too.

On the Bright Side said...

Yummy! I might need to whip up a batch of those for my kids in the AM! :)

feather said...

so cute. i'm digging your new look, sister! those pictures on the header are a.dorable! such a cute little bunch you have!

Lemonade Makin' Mama said...

I can not make a pancake to save my soul, so I admire you greatly for these!! They are darling! I love Valentine's day so much... what a fun month!

Playing Sublimely said...

I just love your blog..you're a great momma :)!

Kristi said...

Those are so adorable! What a good Mommy you are! I think I'm going to have to do something like this, it's just too much fun to pass up, dishes and all!

Cute header by the way!! I love it!

jen@odbt said...

I love your "love" header - gorgeous!!! You are such a great mom.

Seizing My Day said...

Great Idea!! I usually do this only the week of... but it is my favorite holiday.. why not make that special love showin last longer!?! ;)
Happy February!
Jenn~

Anonymous said...

thanks my friend for passing on the info about my fun giveaway! good luck to you! xoxo

Sarah said...

Hey Mrs Dunbar, how cute are those pancakes? Your boys are tremendously blessed to have you! Have an awesome week! xxx

West Hill Heritage said...

Wow - You are such a good mom. I should do a fun heart day thing each day. You have motivated me - thanks so much

Katie said...

I usually do the entire week leading up to Vday b/c its my little mans bday that day, but may all 14 days would be even more fun. Great Idea!

Lori said...

Wow - what a great idea! Now I've got to put my thinking cap on... can't wait to hear more about what you do!

PS - Love your new header! How gorgeous!!

carissa... brown eyed fox said...

banana... i have never thought of that! yumola!!!!
i think i must snag that lovely idea! :)

we love pancake saturday mornings.
and even better...
gonna cook up some of your banana fun!

Genn said...

Glad the red door gave you some great photos too! Your header looks great.

Cute heart pancakes. Can't wait to see what other sweet things you are doing to celebrate the month of loooove.

Tawny said...

Cute new header! Love it! I just love the lollipop pictures...would I be a bad mama if I gave T one for pics?!

How did you make them into hearts? So cute! Really you aren't that far from me...let me know the next time you make them and I'll stop by before school ;)

I haven't posted it yet, but something cute I saw on a blog last year was to make hearts or put a sticky note on the fridge, or whatever, and write something you love on it each day before Vday. We did that tonight...cute little tradition to start with the kids!

Mrs. C... said...

I love February as well. Usually I decorate the mantel with picts of family members on their wedding day. The ones I treasure the most are our grandparents and the rare one of my great grandparents on the day they met ~ also their wedding day. She was 14! A different time. This year, for reasons we can chat about later, the mantel is different and life is simpler for my sanity. I still love the month and all that it brings!

Jenn said...

Hi! I am back again... as I have figured out that my Google Account is sending bloggers when I comment to my blogspot address even though I do not use it! I secured the name just in case! So... my "Real" blog is at www.seizingmyday.com ;) just in case you have tried to visit me! Major Rookie mistake! sorry! Hope to see you visiting on my real blog one day!
Jenn~

Martha said...

How cute...I love making heart pancakes on Valentine's day...LOVE IT!

Nancy said...

First, your new header is rad. totally fabulous. I love your intentional "love" acts. Great idea. I am on board that train, my friend! :)

West Hill Heritage said...

Hey, just did a little post about your post - hope you don't mind. Thanks for sharing your wonderful thoughts with your blog

Tawny said...

Hahaha, I meant the pancakes, not the suckers...but so glad to know where you got them, I want those too :)

patty said...

my kiddos used to love shaped pancakes... thanks for the memory of that. i'm also deeply admiring the banner change.. the photos are great and i love that it reflects the season! :)