Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Unforgettable...

It's February 14. Happy Valentine's Day! We're all about hearts and red here in the Hippie household. Actually, we're not.
the day after our half marathon. Not walking too good,
but still smiling.
This is the 12th Valentine's Day Mr. Hippie and I have been together. Our first Valentine's Day was the one we were engaged. I cannot remember what I gave Mr. Hippie. I do remember what he gave me. He gave me a ruby heart pendant necklace. And chocolate kisses. Chocolate because he wasn't really kissing me at the point in the ball game. It was a euphemistic way to let me know that he wanted to though.=) And he gave me carnations. He is a frugal Dutchman after all, and didn't want to cough up the money for those expensive roses. But it was young love, and I didn't mind. As a matter of fact, I'm still okay with carnations. I mean, have you seen the price of roses around Valentine's day?! And he gave me a little stuffed bear.
I made these Saturday.
Cute, but none lasted
until today.=)

But, that Valentine's Day was an exception to the Hippie rule...

Our relationship even started out with a near miss. Mr. Hippie asked my dad if he could court me...the week AFTER Valentine's day-the year 2000. I think that started a precedent.=)

We have spent two of our Valentine's Days flying home from Europe. Enforced time together. Not too terribly romantic. And not very good food.

Our fourth Valentine's was preceded 8 days previous by the birth of a baby. Needless to say, we didn't really whoop that one up.

I have catered a sweetheart's banquet on a Valentine's day. I think that was #3.


I can't remember any other ones. It just has not been one of our most celebrated, or emphasized holiday.

Last year, I actually had grand plans. We'd eat red food, decorate sugar cookies, and make Valentine's for each other. I went to Meijer at 6:00 a.m., after swimming, and arrived home to sick kids. We spent last Valentine's Day, all of us down with the flu. Happy Valentine's Day...

I get bigger and smaller. He is the constant.=)

This year, everyone is healthy, we have a supply of chocolate on hand, and we are making sugar cookies and valentines. But, Mr. Hippie and the boys have BSF tonight, and the girl contingent is going to the bff's for dinner. My  valentine time with my Valentine was spent this morning pounding out 6 miles of snow covered pavement.
at the BFF's wedding
So, while it has been hit and miss as far as Valentine's celebration goes, I want to let the world know, that it isn't hit and miss as far as our love goes. We have had rough patches, but I can honestly say, that I love my man more today that ever before. Mr. Hippie is everything to me. He is my partner, my head, my best friend, my love, my heart. Our favorite thing is to be together...drinking coffee, talking, running, serving, parenting, shooting. He is my better half. My only half. He has made me a better person. He completes me. And I am grateful everyday that God brought us together.

one of my favorite pictures of the two of us
Our "song" is the duet, Unforgettable, by Nat King Cole, and his daughter Natalie Cole. I love this song. And, btw, Nate King Cole is my most favorite male singer. His voice is amazing. His talent spans many genres.
probably my second favorite
picture of the two of us.



Unforgettable
That's what you are,
Unforgettable
Tho' near or far.

Like a song of love that clings to me,
How the thought of you does things to me.
Never before
Has someone been more...

Unforgettable
In every way,
And forever more
That's how you'll stay.

That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am
Unforgettable, too.

Unforgettable
In every way,
And forever more
That's how you'll stay.

That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am

Unforgettable, too.


Happy Valentine's Day!
To my Unforgettable Valentine! I Love You, Babe. SO much.