3 Days until the Valentine Aardvark comes!!!
You’ve only got 3 days left to make your Valentine Aardvark pouches! For those of you who don’t know what the heck I’m talking about, let me give you a run down:
As most of you know, my Dad passed away two years ago. He had great enthusiasm for many things, including family traditions. One tradition my father invented (being that avid Biologist that he was) which our family has been celebrating for more than 30 years is the Valentine Aardvark. 
When I was little, on Valentine’s Eve my brothers and sisters and I would make and decorate Aardvark Pouches and set them out that night. While we were sleeping, the Valentine Aardvark would come in the night and fill our pouches with little treats and presents. I never understood why my friends at school didn’t get a visit from the Valentine Aardvark. My extended family has been busy creating a website to share this tradition and help us remember Dad – consider it our free therapy. It has brought back so many great memories of Dad and I love that I have carried on this tradition with my children. You can visit the site at www.valentineaardvark.com.
Yesterday, I was able to go into Leo’s class and share the legend of the Valentine Aardvark with her classmates and make pouches with them. They had a BLAST and were so excited! It was really so fun for me and Leo to share this tradition with the kids. Makes it all worth while.
I hope that by sharing this with you, you and your family will consider adopting it as a tradition of your own. Let us know what you think and feel free to spread the word about the Valentine Aardvark.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
aimee said,
February 10, 2009 @ 8:57 pm
Our pouches are already made!! Thanks for sharing your tradition!!
suzie romans said,
February 10, 2009 @ 10:00 pm
I love this tradition. I think it is so fun that you got to share it at Leo’s school. What a need way to remember your dad. xoxoxo
lindsay said,
February 10, 2009 @ 10:05 pm
That’s so fun that you got to go share the tradition with Leo’s class. I bet she was so excited.
Actually, I mostly just wanted to comment to say that I LOVE the silver shoes.
Rory said,
February 10, 2009 @ 10:48 pm
Hey Riss- way to keep spreading the tradition! The scrubs are huge and I had to double take on the pics of Rocky because I didn’t recognize him! He’s huge!
HML said,
February 10, 2009 @ 11:30 pm
i just did my post on this finally!!! love it! you are so cool PTA Prez! frrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt!
Kim said,
February 11, 2009 @ 12:35 pm
What a fun idea. We just may have to adopt this tradition also!!
danae dean said,
February 25, 2009 @ 2:54 pm
that’s the cutest…and you look great marrissa!! i’ve been thinking about you and your family lately and i hope all is well with you…i’ve never heard of cvs …so i clicked on it..i’m going to be clicking on that site more often…that’s great!! oprah just did a show on coupons the other day (i hardly ever watch her by the way.just happened to turn the tv on that day) and there was a darling lady who lived in a beautiful home who was a crazy coupon person…she bought everything with coupons and had it down to a science…so good for you you classy coupon lady…i’m gonna be joining the ranks soon:)
Dani said,
March 6, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
i LOVE that you did this at leo’s school. we should ALL do this!! spread the word.