Happy Valentine's Day!

I received word that Mother-in-Law Holidays dropped by and slipped a Valentine's day card under Grandmother Holidays' door. That will be a nice surprise.

Happy Valentine's Day to all! 40 days till Easter decorating starts.

Trip to Michaels and a new Valentine's Day decoration sighting

Mrs. Holidays, PWIW Holidays, and I stopped by Michaels to see if any new Easter decorations had arrived. There were a few, new knick-knacks. Two bundles of plastic eggs wrapped in netting caught my eye in particular. I may buy them, but I or Mother-in-Law Holidays will check back with the Goodwill store first, where she purchased 39 plastic eggs at a great price a few weeks ago. Either way, I'm planning to scatter a bunch of plastic eggs underneath the Egg Tree and surrounding bushes when the time comes.

Also, last night, while I was doing my usual 45 minute walk in the neighborhood, I noticed another house with Valentine's Day decorations. This house had a big heart wreath hanging on its front door. Seems like I'm seeing more Valentine's Day decorations out this year. Perhaps it's a promising sign for Easter.

Visit with Grandmother Holidays

Mrs. Holidays, Pee Wee-in-the-womb Holidays, and I visited Grandmother Holidays this afternoon. I finally took a picture of her Valentine's Day sign. I also made the mistake of challenging her to a few games of poker. The results speak for themselves (my pile of winnings is on the left; her's is on the right).

Why not Valentine's Day?

People have been asking me, "If you're Mr. Holidays, why aren't you doing anything for Valentine's Day?"

I actually like Valentine's Day, and I have especially fond memories of it in grade school. But right now, my focus is directed toward three major holidays: Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. Why these holidays to start? Because I can decorate outside and share my passion with the community, particularly the kids. And at this stage of my nascent holiday career, I just don't think Valentine's Day is all that conducive to outdoor displays. However, as Pee Wee-in-the-womb Holidays begins to grow up, I may just have to reconsider; that is, if he's interested at all in my bizarre pastime.

In the meantime, Grandmother Holidays has taken it upon herself to bring the Valentine's Day spirit. Hanging outside her door is an eye-catching Valentine's Day sign, a sign that she believes is far superior to the rest of the decorations on the 3rd floor of her retirement community. I'll try and take a picture here pretty soon.

...64 days till Easter decorating begins.