The Adventures of Garrett Squared: Thursday's Things In A Row...Happy Valentine's Day!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Thursday's Things In A Row...Happy Valentine's Day!

When I was at the store the other day, I saw all of these cute boxes lined up just waiting to hold that special gift for that special person...

And a bunch of kisses--except for one that seems a little shy!

Joining Pat at A View From The Edge for Thursday's Things In A Row. Check out her blog and see all of the fun rows!

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Kathy GFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:26 PM
Those are some colorful pictures!
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LesleyFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:29 PM
the boxes are cute.
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DesertHenFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:52 PM
I love all of those colorful boxes! And the kisses in a row are too cute!
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PatFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:58 PM
I just LOVE your contributions this week! Those boxes are adorable and who doesn't love kisses? Even the shy ones!
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RaeFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Perfect pick for the upcoming Valentine's Day. You outdid yourself. These are so cute.
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MichelleFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:11 PM
Hi. Just wanted to let you know Goggle is going away at the end of this month. To keep our follower and not lose our favorite blogs .We will have to join the Linky Party. Heidi has one on her site. http://mysimplecountryliving.blogspot.com
I don't want to lose any of my blogs,I enjoy visiting you guys to much. I hope you will join. Oh and follow me. Almost forgot that part.
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Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)February 10, 2012 at 5:17 PM
I'm feelin' the love over here. How very beautiful your things in a row are.

God bless ya and have a fantabulous weekend sweetie!!! :o)
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~Lavender Dreamer~February 10, 2012 at 7:06 PM
Those kisses are fun! You didn't win my giveaway....I'm sorry! But she's having one on her blog now! I put the link on my post today. Did you enter that one? Enjoy your weekend! ♥
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labbie1February 10, 2012 at 7:43 PM
Thank you to everyone for dropping in! So glad you are enjoying the Valentine's Day party! :)

Lavender Dreamer--Well darn! I did enter the other one as well. Those heart necklaces are so darned cute! :)
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Myric February 10, 2012 at 11:30 PM
Cute stuff! Where was this?

xoxo
Myric
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SquirrelQueenFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:36 AM
Both the boxes and the kisses are just as cute as can be. The kisses look like they would fit nicely in one of those boxes.
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KellyFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Those are certainly nice colorful rows for Valentines Day! I'm all ready except I need to pick up a little something for my dog, Max. I somehow forgot to get his when I purchased goodies for everyone else. Don't want to leave him out! Ha! Hope you have a nice Valentines Day too.
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Sunny Simple LifeFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Oh how I love the spotty boxes and those jars are darling. I know guys think it is rigged against them but it is so sweet to recv something from the someone you love all dressed in red and hearts. The gift, not the man. My hubby always brings me some sort of flowers either potted or in a vase as he knows I love them. He can just swing by the nursery and a pot of flowers makes me happy.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Thursday's Things In A Row...Happy Valentine's Day!

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