Happy Saint Valentine's Day

In the spirit of love, and since we didn't partake in the homeschooler Valentine's Day party this year, we decided to spend our day making treats for people in our community. We asked the parish secretary last week for the name of someone who was in need of cheering up. So, with name and address in hand we proceeded to bake. Bubbles made sure to add the extra TLC. Above are my favorite, melt in your mouth, candy cane cookies. I decided to omit the crushed candy cane on top and shape them into hearts rather than canes. Unfortunately for my ever growing post baby shape, they were just as delicious.
These are some homemade whoopie pies that Bubbles begged me to allow her to make for Hubby. They turned out DELICIOUS! The cookies are very flat, unlike a traditional whoopie pie, but somehow they didn't lose a single bit of spongy, light, moist goodness. She dyed the filling pink in honor of our beloved Saint Valentine. We also decided to add some of these to our delivered treats.
In addition to our parishioner in need of cheering up (his cancer has returned; this time in his bones), we decided to pay a visit to our neighbors who are always looking out for us. They all adore Sweetness as well and love her visits. So, a few hours of baking and card making, we were on our way.
Here is a picture of one of our neighbors and her daughter, who was visiting. Just three weeks ago, she brought over some homemade pumpkin bread which was devoured in a matter of hours.
Our final stop was at our parishioner's home. They knew we were coming and had the great time with the kiddos. We got to learn a lot about them and we will try to remember them in our nightly prayers. The kiddos had the best time playing with their THREE dogs. Naturally, all I hear is that they desperately want a dog--as if they hadn't told me that before.

Well, I have more pictures to post, but first I have to find the other camera. Whoops! I hope you all had a great day as well. We LOVE that you guys are such an important part in our lives and we LOVE God for his continued blessings.