Valentine's Playdate Prep

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Tomorrow we are seeing a group of tots and new babies. To prepare, we made a snack of rice krispy treats and hearts for the little ones. We made some Valentines from the tissue paper from Grammy's gifts. A pretty sweet Friday night, even if none of my girls liked their treats...go figure.
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The Sunshine Crew said…
Hope you had a fun playdate. Wanted to let you know that you won the Whole Lotta Love Giveaway - Talk Peace picture book. Please email me with your addy and I will send it out to you:) Congrats and happy Friday!
Colleen
February 11, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Jessie, The Education Of Ours said…
Hooray! I've never won anything before! This nails it in; I'm having a perfect day!!!

Thank you, Colleen :)
February 11, 2011 at 2:51 PM
The girl who painted trees said…
We have a Valentine Playdate tomorrow too:)
February 11, 2011 at 4:36 PM
Mommy Moment said…
Sounds like a great Friday night.

Making treats is more fun than eating them anyway...right?!?

Have a lovely weekend!
February 11, 2011 at 8:29 PM
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February 12, 2011 at 7:48 PM
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