Chaletmomma

so here we are post Memorial Day - just look at my cute boys walking in the Memorial Day Parade with the rest of the Little League!

it's summer right? but, is it really??? my kiddo has three more weeks of school. ugh! and the pool's only open on the weekends. waaahhh!

now that i'm blessed to have time to focus on my family - i want more summer - i want it more than i ever did when i was a kiddo. when you're young time is abstract.

i want more baseball. more beach-trips. more boat rides. more carnivals. more city trips. more days without alarm clocks. more fireworks. more time to wait for the ice cream truck. more museums. more pool time. more time looking up at the stars.

i want to squeeze as much as i can into those upcoming 10 weeks. it's so very precious.

happy almost summer!

til next time.

of course i'm writing about valentine's day - how could i not... it's feels serendipity that i post on Wednesdays.

these are the flowers by which all others are judged. i laugh - but it's true. i received these while pregnant with Liam. we always have fresh flowers in the chalet, (3 arrangements currently) but this simple bouquet of hydrangeas and pink roses will always be the most beautiful my husband has given me.

to be fair all flowers from Steven are lovely and welcome...but we - all of us - romanticize things in our minds eye. so yes, these from 2011 are my favorite.

my dad Jim was terrific about February 14th. he always made a big deal out of it. he had chocolates not only for Mom, but for my sister and i too!

i remember how exciting it was to get my very own pink heart box with chocolates embossed on it from my debonair father.

i've always had heart shaped objects - boxes, picture frames, jewelry. this little metal tin is from childhood.

i have a smattering of decorations- around the chalet.

the coat closet has a willow wreath with little berry details.

its a welcome touch - that goes seamlessly with the chalet vibe.

i have another willow wreath in the upstairs hall window tied simply with a natural jute ribbon. the wreath is from Michaels.

i don't know who loves this adorable felt banner from Target more Liam or myself!

my sweet boy made these. Liam certainly knows his momma! making me a bookmark!

my current view.

i loved googling and reading the history of Valentine's Day. i particularly enjoyed the piece on the History Channel. click through to read for yourself.