Valentine's Day Surprise

This morning I got up and went to grab our Valentine's Day cards from Braska and me for M. They were in my office. When I walked in there, I found a present and card with my name on it. M was in the shower, so I took the gift and the card back to the bedroom with our cards and waited til he got out of the shower. When he came out of the bathroom all ready for work, he opened his cards and I started on the present and card. (Very good card, by the way.)

It is a book of Braska's first year. Not a scrapbook with pictures on it. It's a professionally printed actual book. And it's not like it's just printed blog entries, it is completely customized and original. It took me completely by surprise. I gushed and cried all the way through, all 22 pages. That he took the time to compile all this, choosing the pictures, writing the captions, and having it printed in such a magnificent manner.... I'm still so darn impressed.

Here's the front and back. (Remember, you can click on the pictures to make them bigger.)

These are a few of the pages. They are just ALL so great. Great picture choices and really creative captions.

I could not be more pleased. I am an "A for effort" girl, one that gives points for trying. I like to know someone has taken the time to do something nice, even if it doesn't always pan out. I know M has been frustrated about some ideas he has had for gifts or surprises that didn't quite work, but I always appreciate the thoughts behind the attempts. THIS, however, is just overwhelming. The time spent had to be major. This is a big deal...and I appreciate it in a big way.

Thanks, honey. You did super good, #1! :o)

If you'd like to see the whole thing, don't worry....if you see me in the next few weeks, I'll probably have it with me to show off!