Brooke- My memories of Valentines Day are a lot different than what my kids do now on Valentines. When I was growing up we made our Valentine boxes at school a few days before the big day; then on Valentines Day we went to school with our Valentines to give to our classmates, but we always had another pile of Valentines waiting at home for the kicking. The kicking consisted of going to a lot of friends houses, placing the Valentines by the door, knocking, and then running. And I was always so excited when I was kicked a Valentine at my house. That was always an exciting part of Valentines for me. I remember getting a whole bag of candy, almost as much as Halloween and then piecing on it and trying to make it last until May.
Sarah- Some of my memories of Valentine Day is kicking Valentines. I remember going all over Teasdale and knocking on people door and running. One year I had a new jacket that said Pace Ranches. It was very muddy and while kicking Valentines I slide and fell in the mud in front of Carol Williams house. I don't think that the jacket was ever the same. I also remember getting money each year from Grandma Morrell. I got a cute heart bracelet one year from Grandma Pace and I loved wearing it.
Collette- I remember the usual Valentine's Party at school as well as all the time it took to make Valentine's to give away. I also remember once coming home and getting so excited to find a giant sugar cookie with my very own name on it. I think it came from the Christensen lady (I can't remember her name) that used to decorate cakes. Grandma Morrell's money was always a nice treat. She's spoiled us for way to many years because although I don't expect her to send it now I can't help but look for that card each Valentine's Day. I also remember mom making a nice breakfast and finding a few trinkets like notepads, stamps, and pencils on our plates. This is something I do in my house now because I liked it so much as a little girl.
Allyson- I always loved Valentine's day and still do! Mom would always make a special breakfast for Valentine's day and we'd all get a little present. When I was in 2nd grade, Mom bought a red sweatshirt for me. Before Valentine's, she embroidered a blue heart on the front with little beads. She gave it to me on Valentine's day and I was so excited to wear it at school. I also remember bringing little treats for everyone in the class and loving all the little Valentine's treats I got. I hope I can have fun Valentine's traditions with my kids.
