Mom, my beautiful Valentine!

 Happy Valentines Day!  

I went to see my mom yesterday, the first time in three weeks!  The snow has kept me from the one hour drive to visit.  The roads here are still treacherous.  

My sister picked me up...and about 20 minutes before she was to arrive I decided I needed to take my mom a Valentine.  I had the box already...and I used a copy of her glossy photo from a modeling shoot in the very early 50's.

I really had to rush on this....and we stopped and got her some m&m's for the inside.  She didn't recognize that the picture was her.  She also kept starring at me throughout the visit....almost as if she was trying to figure out who I was.  Whenever I caught her starring at me I'd wink  and whistle at her.  It made her laugh.

And while we're talking about Valentines.....28 years ago yesterday....Cupid put me and my sweetheart together.

I was only 18 when I met him....and we met at a club in Georgetown (in DC).  Eight months later we were married!  It's been a FAST 28 years..... And gravity has certainly done it's job at warp speed too over the past 28 years!

Today was spent cleaning and reorganizing my craft room STILL.  I glanced out the window around 4:00 and saw the deer coming down the driveway...right down the little trench that I have shoveled.  

How did he know to make his way down the drive in the little trench?  Smart Deer he is!  You can see his buddy in the back ground making his way down too.

They are hungry, as there's no leaves on branches to eat.  Everything is buried.  

I think he contemplated what might be available in that trashcan.  The trashcan that we can't roll down the driveway because of all the snow.

    I thought for sure at this point he was going to walk straight up my clean sidewalk to the front door and knock.  I was in the window taking pictures and he even saw me.  These guys are very tame.

he thought twice about knocking on the door, because he turned around to walk back down the trench to meet his buddy. 

 He convinced them all to get in the trench!  It's much easier to walk!

They discussed amongst themselves that this was not a good eating spot....so they moved on down the road.  I wanted to throw some English muffins out there...but doubted they'd like them.  They're store brand anyway.

We have some major icicles hanging...and tons of downed branches.  WIll be quite the clean up when the weather gets warmer.

I noticed this guys head peaking out of my flowerpot on the porch.  The snow has started to melt and I wondered how he got in there in the first place.  But I already knew.....my husband likes "the element of surprise" and constantly plants little oddities around the house for me to find.  Nonetheless....the little gnome looks quite happy keeping a watch on the front yard.

Have a wonderful week!

PS......Tomorrow (a government holiday)  was supposed to be a school holiday for my daughter.  Then they said "sorry!  too many days missed because of the snow!  You have to go!" Then today they said "Sorry!  We STILL do not have the parking lots ready for school buses- so stay home!"  Geeze!  She's been out of school since Thursday February 4th!  So we're guessing schools will re-open on Tuesday.  But guess what?  ANOTHER snow storm is supposed to mosey on through here tomorrow.  Monday....which means....Tuesday....maybe no school again!   

Comments

[mary]

I love the deer story! I would want to feed them, too. They are gorgeous.
Our 28th is coming up this year, too. In November.
mary

[Suz Reaney]

I have to tell you...I am so deeply touched when you talk about your mom. I went through this with my grandmother and did not handle it with half the love and humor. You are amazing!

[natalea]

the valentine for your mom is so special! how sweet.
and the deer are so beauitiful. My mom gets a lot around her house and they are so majestic...just love watching them.
Hope you had a great Valentines Day!
xo natalea

[Rosa]

Awww, those deer are too sweet. And your mom's valentine, too sweet also. And yes, icicles are magical.

[Lori @ My Vintage Whimsy]

I love the valentine you made for your mom! I'm glad you were able to go spend some time with her, too.

You're definitely right about the roads - they are a mess! And to think we're getting more of it tonight - ack! I was watching the news last night & they were talking about how the county over from us had already canceled school for tomorrow too because there's still just too much snow - on the roads & in the parking lot. I think kids are going to be in school through the 4th of July this year! lol (glad it's not me! haha)

Hope you have a great week!!

[kathy]

I think the love you have for your mother is the sweetest thing. Happy Valentines Day Robin:>)

[Lori]

Robin, i love your sweet visitors!!! i can't believe you are getting another storm...stay warm there girlie!!!