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s T – I’m so happy that we’re going to be husband and wife in October! Thank you for the love and fun you bring to my life. I love you madly. J Poochie, I know we are an old married couple now. It’s hard to replicate the fires of a new relationship, but we do have the eternal flame. I love you, always, Liz My sweet boy Bailey, I will miss you forever. Mama My happy bubbly Golden Buster, We miss your bubbles. Love your mamas A final Valentine to my beloved Tom and ticks. I will love you as long as eternity exists. Rest in sweet peace. Linda
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KC, it’s been almost 4 years since we first dated. It all started with a hopeful email and after three years of dating, then living together, traveling all over, and lots of fun and laughter, we are married. Thank you for being my love, best friend, and husband. Much love and always yours, BBC.
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Emily Anne - you have become a beautiful young woman - inside and out. I am so proud of you and love you very much. I know great things are in store for you and your future. Vince said to send you some love too! Much love, Mom. Happy Valentines Day from 10,600ft #EchoLakeParkColorado #2015vacation XOXO Courtney
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h how I love you sweet baby Alissa! Three kids and a dog with dental problems, yet you still hold everything together with love and flair. You have always been, and always will be the love of my life! Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite farmer, I love you! Sherry, I wanna make you smile whenever you’re sad, ‘cause you make me laugh when you get cranky. All I wanna do is grow old with you. I’ll miss you, kiss you, let you share my blanket when you get cold. I’ll need you, feed you, even let you hold the remote control. Love you!! Whitey
Sherry.. Grow old along with me; The best is yet to be. Grow old with me; Two branches of one tree; Face the setting sun; When the day is done-God bless our love. Spending our lives together, Man and wife together, World without end. Love always&forever, Whitey
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o Kelly Grace My Grace Kelly: Resolving marital stress with no holds barred games of tether ball Mother of our three children, whom might all sit on our heads randomly to express their love moreso than saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ Homemade peach salsa, backyard wild flowers L’amour cabane Love for Daughter Love for Brother Love for Daughter. Daughters and Dads are a lot of times in their own biospheres! Love of Sons and Donuts
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erseys, it’s all set. I’m moving in with Grams. If you take this personally maybe you should. Happy Valentine’s day. Daisy Mae Hunter
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ulia you stripped me naked with a look and your pen showed me all the broken bits called out all my lies you forced me to reconcile with the stranger in the mirror for that I will love you all my life Dear K – our thirteenth valentines day & look how things have changed- 2 houses, 2 cats, & 3 kids later and I still love you more each day. Here’s hoping we have another great year of love & growth together!
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ey Magnito, I am drawn to your magnetic personality! Your energetic presence keeps me attached to your life. Stay charged so we don’t become polar opposites. If you ever need help, I will come to you via my invisible plane to help you in any way you need. Stuck on you! Wonder Woman I am so proud of you, and not matter how old you are or what you do with your life, I will always love you! Happy V-day to my CRAZIES. Mama
Grams, can I move in with you? I’ll need to know pretty quicks. Love, Daisy Mae Hunter
Sweetest, I love you so much, even when you say “NO!”. Yes! always, P. p.s. I think you’re hot
Twin flame: I’m so excited to celebrate our 1st anniversary AND Valentine’s day! Thank you for being everything I prayed for- you were well worth the wait. I’m so lucky to have you in my life...my first love, my only. Every day is an adventure; I’m excited for our future. Love you! White Gold
Eva Simone, you are my dream girl forever. Love, Mama xoxo
Hey, Mc Steamy. My life has been so much brighter since that first summer morning we met at the Farmer’s Market. I am so grateful to have found my best friend, partner, and love of my life. Here’s to our first of many more Happy Valentine’s Days. Love, b.b. Shmoofers, it may be a new nickname but it’s the same old love. Happy Valentine”s Day. Love, Schnooks.
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oylene, you are the Ying to my Yang, the Bling to my Blang you are the Opposite that attracts... You complete what had been missing in my life & I am so happy that you are my wife. Happy Valentines Day to my Better Half, Love Greg
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yrs is coming upon us sweetheart,I stole your heart July 31,2011. And believe it or not,I’m still stealing your heart.I love our wonderful life,our wonderful everything because baby you are my everything. Happy Valentines Day I LOVE YOU BOO <3 Jahwissah-The one thing I couldn’t imagine happening was you. Ever since I’ve met you, it’s as if my widest dreams have come true. You’re pawfect! No matter how far apart, I’ll always be the jelly to your jam. Love Mario, I mean Jermichael, wait I really mean Wuke <3 Rosina Bumpier, Te amé desde la primera vez que miré a la cara. Aunque yo no sabía su historia , pude sentir su gracia salvaje. Tortuga Adventurera
Herseys, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to tell you how pretty I am. Love, Daisy Mae Hunter
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oylene, Words alone cannot convey, how blessed you make me feel each day, To wake to you by my side, is to know first hand the pull of Love’s true tide. Happy Valentines Day to the Love of my Life... Cap’n Greg K is for kind-hearted... R is for realistic... I is for incredible.... S is for sports... T is for tenacious.... I is for intellect... N is for now and forever .....iloveyousomuch Thank you, thank you, thank you to THE ROAD HOME for everything your staff, volunteers, and families do for our Madison and Dane County every single day! Everyone involved with THE ROAD HOME are my Valentine’s!
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o my G’s: The wind whips through your collective tresses, carrying with it scents of candy apple & someone new to cologne - the dear Monona abode, filled with aromas of clove and mussels – what I wouldn’t give to trade places with the floppy cocker and sleep on top of your heads every night –Deuce Mom and Pop: thanks for keeping me, even though I have some problems -love Basie To my Valentine of 27 years: I love you, your plans and your crazy ideas. That’s part of what keeps our relationship fun though I may bitch about the mugs now and then. I’m excited to see what the coming year brings for us. Here’s to the next 27 years when we’ll be 72! Love always, your Chrissyboy Grandma Elaine, Thank you for the money. I love you Isobel R.
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ammy sue ... growing older with you and sharing the joys and wonders of parenting and life is beautiful. i love you. cpq
cecelia sophia .... you are my angel, my darling, my headstrong girl, my dancer, ... my daughter. i cannot imagine life without you. will you be my valentine forever? love dad
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O-Though my job has put miles between us, I feel stronger and more secure about our love more than ever before. I miss your bright smile, your warm hugs, and just waking up next to you. Our home is always such a special place to come home to! Love, Sue To My Sweet Pete: No more lovers, no more husbands, no masters or mistresses, contracts, no affairs, only friends. No more trade-ins or betrayals, only the slow accretion of community, hand on hand. Love you always, C Moosh: YESSSS!!!!! NO!!!!!! YESSSS!!!!! Tim- You’ve brought so much happiness into our life. I am excited to continue to be weird and wonderful together! Love Jess & Pip
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hanks to you I have been to the majority of Madison’s most popular restaurants in about 3 months of my arrival in town. Now 6 months into our relationship, you’ve been keeping me warm in this harsh Midwestern winter. Why do I always crave cuddles from you all the time? MM to BB <3 Jana, You are so amazing. Enjoy life, mountains, and flowers but not bears. Be sure not to work too hard. It’s all a strange game anyway. I love you.
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velyn, just because Carmen hogs all your time doesn’t mean we aren’t your daughters who also love you. Probably more. Happy Valentine’s Day. Laura & Barbara bad dog frida. I’m hungry. Howard. To Greg: You’re the best husband a girl could ask for! Love you with all of my heart, Allyson
To Dad: Thanks for being the best daddy there ever was! Love, Amelie To our lovely daughters, we would not trade you for a thing. We love you guys to the moon and back even if destroy the house. Xoxo love mommy and daddy Dominic & Jeanetta
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usan–what’s a love of 45 years? Morning tea; silence; allowing each other to just be; travel; talking the news; enjoying, and being exhausted by, children; cleaning up; laughing; immense gratitude; creating good families; walking; shopping; caring for Mom; knowing we’ve come a long, long way. PBS best BF. love you to the end of the heartstone filled beaches and back. SS Carrots! Neither of us should settle for carrots, for lunch or for life. Love you, hate carrots. Um, you’re the best. Now can we take a nap? Love, F.
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never thought we’d be here 15 years later, still madly in love, still fighting like rabid dogs and still only ever wanting to be together. ILY to smooch, U2 to Springsteen, from the movies you love to all that I haven’t seen. I love you. Although it hurts more than it ever has, I’m still here. Shmoopie doopie doo, how can you stand how much I love you? Shnooky Wooky Boo.
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teve- I love you so much and I’m very happy that we are creating a little person together. Our little one is lucky to have two people who love each other so much as their parents. I know the next year will be busy, but let’s make sure to take time for just the two of us! Smooches- Meaghan Olivia- I never thought I would say this to anyone, but will you marry me? Peter Roylene, Roses are Red, Violet’s are Blue, here’s to letting spell check write this entire poem for you! Happy Valentines Day Sweetheart! Love Greg (and my smartphone) Abuelita, a pesar de que soy pequeno mi amor por ti es enorme. Tu Nietecito S, Belly to belly and heart to heart I can’t dare to imagine our life apart. Love, B
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oel: Nearly a decade has gone by since we made it official in the Lake Street parking garage. Since then, we’ve graduated college, gotten our first real jobs in different cities, and come together to make Madison our home. I look forward to our many adventures ahead, side by side & hand in hand. <3 I like your hat. Sometimes 2 people have to fall apart to apart to realize how much they need to fall back together...for keeps. for realz..i digz u now & always. Julia Tay - Happy Valentine’s Day Birthday. You are still the best gift anyone could ever hope for. Love you forever. Mom & Dad Night storm while we camped. Wet bags - fix fly bare; Sun rise: Warm tea greets my Love. To my Snookie Woogums. Here’s to 15 years of being my best and only Valentine. Who’dathunkit? I love you and I love our tiny family. Mama! I love you. Bussy Bussy Bus Bus Bus Pete, thank you for helping to make my dreams come. I never thought I would have this life or be this happy. Chris Much love to mycityMadison music from Hotdog <3
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Spuggle Duggle – I am grateful that I have such a beautiful, hard-working, and smart daughter. I think about you every day and wish you every happiness. I love you Em. Dad.
Sweetie, I’m trying really hard ‘cause I love you lots. Ironman
o my wonderful blueeyed wife and our 2 little precious girls, I love you more than a big bowl of popcorn and a cold hoppy beer! Forever yours, Sunshine
Bear clan man, I am so happy we met. Will you be my valentine? L
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estie - You are a rock in my world. One I can hold in my hand and know will always try to keep me safe. So glad we have each other! Here is to another V-day, and another year of going for love, laughs, and joy in each day! LF Big Smiles to our 80s Rocker Chick! ememberingshannonsmith ****Top 10 reasons I Love Madison****10. It’s Fun***9.People Like My Music Here***8. Cool Restaurants***7.Lot’s of nice churches here***6. Lot’s of Great Entertainment here***5. The Bike trails are nice***4.We have cool radio stations here***3. The Mama awards***2.Badger Sports***1.Free Speech****
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eloved one, pearl of my dawn, sun of my life, and jewel of my dusk. You brighten every day and deepen every moment. I smile just to think of you, and wish you a happy Valentine’s Day and many more happy days together. Love, the Whipscotch on your Buttercream. Hottie Dog Pak Guy..can you believe we created a little human together! What a whirlwind life has been. 2016 started pretty shitty but we managed to get by. Love you with all my heart and I am super stoked to see what 2016 brings. Let’s hope Gay Steve makes it one more year.
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Jake, This much I know is true, that God blessed the broken road, that led me straight to you. I am honored to be your wife. May we have many, many years ahead of us. I love you. Carrie
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ahtz, Boggle, TV, chillin. Vodka, whisky, pizza, grillin. Puzzles, books, Secret Day. Sipping grappa like Hemingway. Denver, Paris, UK, Wisco. Hwy 1, San Francisco. G & iDog & keepin it weird. I’ll trim your hair but not your beard. I choose happy so I chose you, I love you forever, my baby, my boo Happy Love Day to my beautiful, hilarious, wise, and kind Mom--one of the great loves of my life!! Can’t wait till I’m just a car ride away from seeing you and Rowie. Love, Alyssa
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ole, I’m not sure where we’re at, but just know that you’re my best friend and I hope that never changes. Thanks for understanding me and always being there. Much love.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Tomosito!! Hard to believe another year has gone by so fast! Love you! Kevie poo poo!!! Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s do some more hiking soon! Love you the mostest of the most! Brettie
hello moment. hello breathe. hello farm love. What a cute otter you are. I love all the things we make together and the adventures we have. Xoxo I love you! Junie, Your back is strong, just like your coffee. You will always be in my heart. You’ll know it’s me because it will be a little pooty in there. Pengy
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appy Valentine’s Day to my Sweets and Beets! Thanks for being a wonderful partner to me and Dad to G! I love the life we have made and may we continue to push each other to do better and be better. We love you so much. I love you so much happy valentines you’re so nice and sweet you’re the best mom ever in the world I’m so glad you’re my mom I love that you’re my mom and I really like coloring with you. You’re very pretty and I can’t wait until you get home from your friends’. That’s it that’s it. Love, Julia
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ittle e and Big E, love you both so much. So happy we’ve found our winter sport -Nordo ski. Through sleet and snow and sun and rain, we’ll go on walking and reading and laughing together. Love, R. M, Sunlight laps Bear, mom. Music, texts, energy rain down. We watch you with such love. Mom A, Heart-filledwrappinghood
Ya ya dances in moonlight Baldrick’s beard growls wildly J I, Smiling and stocking In Hyvee and in our lives Shelves filled with love (& airsoft) J Lillian: Now... apparently you are reading the Isthmus. Happy Valentines Day! Joe
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o Andy: Thank you for holding my hand when I fall asleep, traveling the world with me, making the best pizza crust, doing all of the dishes in our house, and most of all being my best friend. I can’t wait to marry you on October 29th. To my dream girl Sarah: You walked into my life one year and nine days ago, and every day since with you has been amazing. And now after a year of wild and hilarious adventures that left us laughing until we cried, we’re off to Africa together. I love you, and you are definitely The Best.
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o my amazing little guy Finn: Even though its been a tough year, you’ve worked so hard and have filled our lives with so much fun and laughter. Just remember, you’re brave and strong like Megacharzar DX. Your mom and I love you very much and are so proud of you. Fannie and Ariel Here’s extending to you a very Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you so much for the friendship not only today but, throughout the years. Chet
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Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy 15th Anniversary, Sweet Pea! I love you and I can’t wait for our vacation to Puerto Vallarta! Love, Boo
Happy Valentine’s Day, Judy! I’m so glad you’re back in Madison and we finally have the Fab Four back together!! Can’t wait to see you again!! Love you lots!!! Bertty
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o My Boo.. We lost Josh and Marley this past year..Thank You for being my Rock and for every single little thing you do to show your love. I will Love You until the day after Forever. Will you BE MINE FOREVER? Happy Valentines Baby! XOXO ... your Miss Cakes You can rattle my mechanicals, With force almost tyrannical, So, will you be not Puritanical, but Honey, Bee my Botanical? Mrs. Jung and Mrs. O’Neill – Thank you for being such sweet, caring and creative teachers. I really like being in your 4K class. Your friend, Hanalei
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iss Karen – Thank you for being such a fun and caring teacher. I really enjoy being in your class and am looking forward to meeting your new baby this spring. Your friend, Marcella Miss Rachel – Thank you for being such a kind, caring and helpful teacher. I enjoy being in your room and have learned so much from you. Your friend, Hanalei
Uncle Matthew, Aunt Francesca, Bangu, Oswald and Penny – Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Hanalei, Marcella and Tuucha 2016
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randma and Grandpa – We love you so much. Your kindness and silliness make us laugh and smile. Love, Hanalei and Marcella.
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earest Wife 1.5.1b*, thanks for another year of wonder and wedded bliss. Your unconditional love still takes my breath away. So how about we give it another 32? Love, Husband 1.notsure. *b is for Baja. Happy Valentine’s Day bad dog frida. Love, Buster, Atticus and Zander.
Grandma and Grandpa – We love you so much. Love, Hanalei and Marcella.
Happy Valentine’s day Peaceful Pet Massage. Love, Buster, Atticus and Zander.
Mr. Dada Dada – Happy Valentine’s Day. We love you so much! Love Hanalei, Marcella and Tuucha
Cara figlietta, quanto sono fiero di te...una donna di cultura, sapienza e felicità... I am the happiest man in the mondo intero. Baci, Babbo.
To anyones who cares (everyone) I’m still pretty. Daisy Mae Hunter Coconut Boys, I don’t know where you went but obviously you still love me. Daisy Mae Hunter
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olin- I love you very much. Thank you for being my friend/ partner in life. Your love of adventure and exploration has provided our family with so many wonderful memories. Happy Valentine’s Day 2016 xo. Nicole
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ear New Daughter, you can’t choose your family, but you can hope your son does a good job choosing his wife. Well, that he did; knocked it out of the park. So glad you’re part of our family forever. Love, Papa and Mama B. *mkt*: Doubt thou the stars are fire; Doubt that the sun doth move; Doubt truth to be a liar; But never doubt I love. (Hamlet) *mwah*
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Bo- Anywhere, anytime; take my hand and I will follow you.... Always, Briony
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haun, we past 10 years together and are coming up to 5 years married! I can not believe how much we have achieved together across three states and who knows how many apartments and homes. I can not wait for more adventures. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Nate
Deeply Rooted Tree, I love you, I like you, and I’d choose you again.
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ey, Boo! Thanks so much for everything. I sure keep us hopping, don’t I? This will be a big year for us. Very excited and a little scared. Love you very much! Super looking forward to PVR!! Woo Hoo ala Heidi! Love, Sweet Pea Bannners and Paco Bear – You are my life, and I am super super super happy of our crazy awesome 2016 so far. Can’t wait for our further adventures, this year, next year and beyond! Love you so much! I’m waiting for my special someone to Mex an honest man out of me. Happy Valentine’s Day, my starfish.
We Love Moo Moo! Pure Love It is a preposterous notion to think one can find a companion who is absolutely perfect in every way. Yet, here you are. A caring, beautiful, strong woman who fills me with such joy and with whom I want to experience every moment of life with. Megan, my love for you is pure and indelible. ~ Scott
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andyman: You have been the best thing that has ever happened to me. Here’s to new directions, new adventures, and a continuation of the most wonderful friendship I could ever hope for. I love you! Joanna, as we prepare to send you of to college, I want you to know how proud you have made me. You have grown into a lovely young woman who is smart, hard-working, compassionate and an asset to her community. I love you to the moon and back. Mom
Tom, I wonder how many times I’ve told you I love you in the last 32 years? Here’s one more to add to the mountain of love. I love you oodles and bunches dear husband. Happy Birthday and Valentine’s Day! Kisses, Tami
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hether we are yelling or whispering, chasing the dream or living it, high on the hog or crawling through the mud, Chris, I Love every part of our lives together.
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ike diamonds on black velvet, we embrace the stars on a summers eve. When blue fades & a new moon casts no shadows, I’ll hold you close. Two hearts beating in perfect sync, I have so much to share with you. As we reflect on State, together at last, it must be fate I have you as my Valentine’s date. Chris, There is no place I would rather be this Valentine’s Day than flying to Africa with you. Thanks for the most amazing year... and 23 days. I can’t wait for us to share another year of adventures, stories, and laughter. Love, Sarah
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race AJ ... you are so awesome to eat all those delicious dried tomatoes I put up this summer. Thank you for being my Tomato Valentine ... I love you oodles ... Dad My heart goes swimming. Still! Okay, maybe not when you “make too much dinner.” But for sure at 7:55 a.m.
Silver Cell ... you are the best lover I could ever have. Thank you for all the loving and caring and sweetness .. not to mention the cuddles and hugs and orgasmic times. I love you more than beans and rice .... xoxox ..... your Co-op buddy ...
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MF .... well momma Firszt what can we say here ... your kids are big, you are awesome and your love is real. I am glad you are a wonderful momma and a wonderful friend ... from me and your kids ... Happy Valentines Day .... xoxoxoxoxox Oh all you loves out there .. TSQ, ADQ, Grace AJ, Cecelia Sophia Miles, all those Silverbergs crazies, those Loewis bounding around, those Quandts/Qualls/ Herwigs everwhere, AMF, Suz, Bachman and Church, Jake my lovely brother, Greenies, Mo & her gals, Rich the dude, Kevin and his clan, ... CPQ Foxy LOVES Kitty. MINE. Always.
Love to my Madison family: Patty, Santoshi, Mitra, Samika and Devi !!!!!
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egs-- This is out 9th Valentine’s Day together, and the last one I’ll have you all to myself. Thanks for showing up for that movie, and then missing me when I was sick. Thanks for giving me the greatest gift ever in your love. And yeah, I did this to you. Love always, Steve. Querido tiburón - Eres considerado, divertidísimo, sexy, y perfecto para mí. Te amo. - Tu gatita For my Olivia. Another year with you means once again, my New Years wish is granted. It doesn’t get any better than this my love. –Peter Casey- all of my dreams began with you. I love you with all of my heart. –Yaelie
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SBK: A Friday with you makes me think of the Jayhawks. “Such a lazy afternoon, Eight shades of gray and I can taste the rain, Oh, how high the lovely have flown. What led me to this town?” Your man. Susan Beth: A real woman with red hair and braces can confuse a recovering Catholic boy. Confuse me. The Anti-Pope Beijing: You give me your ear and support when I need it. And chocolate, your sparkling eyes, humor, comfy bed, etc. THANK YOU!!! Love, Honeybee
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olly, You follow me everywhere, hang on my every word, are a bad influence convincing me to play instead of work, and you guard me from strangers. If you weren’t my beloved dog, I would be smart to run the other way! Thanks for the unconditional love, and the adventures. Treats, Tami Roses are red / Violet’s in college. / Plant love keeps growing. / That’s common knowledge! **** No matter how old you get, Violet, I’ll just keep loving you like an aunt. Or is it a niece? xoxoxo Haiku for my colleagues ++++++++ Reading for Book Joy / Not for standardized testing / TeachingBooks.net
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Vinny Vinny Bo Binny Bonana Fana Fo Finny Fee-Fi-Moe-Minny. VINNY! -----> You may be taller than me, but you will never be older than me! And I’ll just keep on loving you like the Plant that I am! xoxo
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= beautiful beloved *** E = evolving equity *** V = vivacious visionary *** O = optimistic opportunities <3 <3 What a journey we’re on, sharing our life questions, trying to live into the ever evolving answers which lead to more questions. My gratitude grows. Happy Black History Month! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!! Why are you such a good dad!? 1.YOU MAKE AWESOME BREAD!! 2.YOUR HILARIOUS!! 3. YOUR THE BEST DAD IN THE WORLD!! UJB SAID “YOUR THE GREATEST!!”All the other stuff was from olb. I wrote olb because I am olb!! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY DAD!!! WE LOVE YOU!! Bunsies, You know all my secrets, but it’s no secret that I love and adore you. –DAO Mom and Cindy, I love you too!
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Joe, I never imagined that a friend request on FB in 2011 would be the beginning of our lives together, nor did I imagine that in 2016 I would be marrying you, my brother’s best friend. You have brought such joy and laughter to my life. I can’t wait to call you my husband! Love you more, Therese
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Briony! My Briony! our happy trip still runs; The ship has weather’d every storm, the love we have is one; The port is near, the bells I hear, we smile all exulting, While our eyes look upon each other, the person we love sharing. Boo Whitman
Kelli – I will travel with you anywhere. Just keep pointing me in the right direction. Love, Randy
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Michael, I love you for making me a stepmom and being a great stepfather. Thank you for being a great father and husband. Thank you for always loving me and accepting me for exactly who I am. Thank you for always having the coffee ready in the morning. You had me at Starbucks. Love, Autumn
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ebbie I know we have had our ups n downs and always seem to make it work. I vow that in 2016 we will see brighter things for the both of us. My love for you is stronger everyday and you really are my dream come true. I love you and can’t wait for our next adventure..
e agree to be the elite.To have the wherewithal to survive change.To have the grace, strength, compassion & patience to encourage one another to be the best possible versions of ourselves. To support each other to achieve our goals.To preserve through the worst & celebrate the best. Team Fox Socks!
Love is taking chances to thank those who deserve thanking in your life P, I love your nose because it means your lips aren’t far behind. C
o the Patti, Dave and the Friday friends at the Crystal Corner, thanks for making every Friday a place to have a drink, a laugh, a great conversation, a little dance, a little love. Chris Pete, thank you for being my sous, my vous, my boo, my do-it, my true love. The best is yet to be. Chris
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appy Valentines Day Julia! Can I watch a kids show? Can I have dessert? Yes because you are the epitome of love, so today is your day! I love you ten hundred million billion thousand! I will eat you alive, I will eat you alive, and there’ll be no more lies. Mwah - got it! Love, Daddy Sarah, thank you for still being my best friend and most favorite person to be with. Love you with all my heart – Tall Guy. Calm your vexation, love Follow my eyes And watch my soul light some tiny blue sky
** Heads will turn to look and stare At the girl with long red hair At hips that sway, like long grass With skin so very fair Look at the girl with long red hair The beauty of a freckled face She enters a room, all are aware For she has beauty beyond compare And I love the girl with long red hair **
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earest Payton, Braelyn and Reagan, you are my 3 princesses! Thank you for sharing your lives with me. I love hearing about your many adventures and watching you grow! Remember, Disneyworld in December here we come! You each have a piece of my heart! I love you to the moon and back! Grandma Deb ** Tu mirada, tu sonrisa, tu música, tu voz, tu mente, tu bondad, tu belleza, tu violín, tu opinión y tu corazón – Por todo esto que nos das, pienso que una hija maravillosa eres de verdad. Feliz Dia De San Valentín Ceili Arroz ** To My Fisherman: Casting out my sweet line With abandonment and love No ceiling bearin’ down on me Save the starry sky above With light in my head You in my arms Woo! Happy Valentine’s Day! Love J
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appy 7th Anniversary Honey! I ‘m happy to report we both don’t have the 7 year itch for someone else, just somewhere else to live. The dream of owning a lake home will become a reality. It’s in your planner - it will get done! Love, D Lohn, Happy five years! I love you :-* Neequa
Happy Celebration(s) of Love, MJ & Ed! Enjoy your special wedding events, best wishes <3 -love, B & L Miss Squish, You are the best daughter I could ever have asked for, and my greatest treasure. Your Dad and I love you so much - Happy Valentine’s Day! XOXO Mom Dearest Brooklyn, You fill my heart with love. You make us all feel so happy when you are around! You have the most beautiful smile and wonderful baby talk! I love you more than I can say little BMW – Grandma Deb
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appy “76 Trombones in the Big Parade” Birthday Mom! You & Dad may let a parade pass you by, but you sure don’t let life pass you by with your being so active in all of our life events. Thanks for all you both do! Love, Debbie Happy Valentine’s Day to Kristin and Austin! Isn’t life GREAT! You’ve got each other and Brooklyn. Thanks for sharing your lives with us! Family fun is the best fun! Love, Mom/Deb Steveo squared, You spread the joy and many happy hours to all your friends. Thank you and gratitude for your big heart!
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ami, I can never completely put into words what you mean to me. You make my world and life feel more fulfilled when you are around. I cherish ever moment we have no matter what what it entails. Thank you for being you.
Happy Valentine’s Day to Sarah and Joe! What a FULL life you two lead! Thanks for including me in the craziness. I wouldn’t trade it for the world! I’m very proud of all that you do! Love, Mom, Deb
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o my Polar Wolf, A few months in and still going strong. The only thing more comfy than the Slob-o is falling asleep tangled with you. Another trip through the mountains soon? I’m glad I caught you for those smooches. XOXONNXO, Your BoogerButt Dearest Susan, brushing hair, rubbing feet-living together is so sweet. Watching MoFa, drinking tea, often only you and me. sometimes winter, sometimes spring, oh you are my lifelong fling! PBS
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or all the empowering camp counselors in the Northwoods who bring the unexpected to archery... and all the girls who grow strong in their presence whether it’s a 75 mile paddle and portage journey at 10 or the great seas at 16. Keep bearing the torch in all its forms. We love you! Dave, I hope you get to kayak, fish, and hike soon. Too much work is not good for people. Get out there and play! Happy Valentine’s Day! Happy Valentine’s Day to: Annette and Linda for staying in touch all these years. Miss both of you. DHS Chet To my Valentine Wayne, Our first Valentine’s Day together as a married couple!
Yay - we made it 4 months! :) I look forward to my life with you. Love, Lori “Can know all the math in the ‘verse but take a boat in the air that you don’t love? She’ll shake you off just as sure as a turn in the worlds.” ‘cause K knows the first rule of flying. D LOVE to my three grandsons OWEN, COLE and JAKE! from Grandpa Dan
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appy 11th V Day together Lover! It’s difficult to top that first one, I know, but hey we could try going out for seafood tapas then meeting up with Flick again? I’m a lucky man to have made so many special memories (and a daughter) with such a lovely woman. More to come. Mwah. sjkhobjsot, chb LMSG – Your eyes are like the sun, and your lips are far more red than coral. I can’t imagine a day without you. I love you – TEH AMY, Happy Valentine’s Day! In my wildest dreams I never thought I would find someone as loving, caring, talented, and creative. The first 31yrs are just beginning of many more adventures together. I love you<3! XOXOXOXOX, WAB
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ugarbee – Everything that ever grew, the goose, and the gander, and the gossling too, the duck upon the water when he feels that way too says i love you! xo Professor Wagstaff Anna–You light up my life. You are the wind beneath my wings. You are my Mofongo and I love you. Happy Valentine’s Day! –Rodey
Derek, I wish I could sing you a song so clear, heartfelt, and beautiful that you would cry with joy. Your heart would brake open, not from sadness, but with cracks of love that would fill up your whole body and keep you warm and safe in your heart for the rest of your life. Love, Emily and Baby
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ear Kaiya & Tamirat, I miss you both a ton and thought a trip to Madison would be fun. So now that you are here, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrate with a cheerâ&#x20AC;Ś And I think we should also have some fried cheese, and roll around in the snow and freeze. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take the time to do things Californians might poo poo. TDS, you are the beautiful star in my life. My heart revolves around you making you happy. I fire meteors of love across the sky to let you know, I am yours, and our life is a magic story book tale, filled with more beauty and fun than I will ever know in any lifetime. I love you, sexy gazelle. JPR
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ules, my Baba, how youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grown up in the last year! You surprise me with your depth of understanding, your sense of humor that mirrors my own, and how big your heart is. We have such fun together and I hope that never changes. Is it summer yet? I love you so much and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m never going to stop! Mommy chb: Our twelfth VDay together and I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting good at this. You keep me guessing whether or not youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a bad mood and I keep you on your toes by almost knocking over sodas every day. Anyhoo... Isthmus is breathing down my neck about max characters, so sjkhobjsot and I LOVE OUR LIFE! <3
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ear 737, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sorry that you forsook us, but you are not the only house in town. Happy Valentines Day to our precious Grandkids Mekhi, Tiana and Cali. You are all love so much. Grandpaw and Nana love you and miss you girls so much and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see you in TX this summer. Happy â&#x20AC;˘ Day
Dearest BriBri! *** Happy Black History Month! *** Sending so much love to fill your <3 on your adventure! *** xoxoxox Love, CeeCee Hey Reebers! Love surrounds us! This I know, for my spirit tells me so. / All of us to love belong, fill our hearts and make us strong. / Yes LOVE surrounds us! Yes LOVE surrounds us! / Yes LOVE surrounds us! My spirit tells me so! <3 from the PreK- 2nd grade RE class I love you three! You make my heart happy. Mom Hello to my City Sister.....Just wanted to say that I LOVE our daily contact and am ever so grateful to have you to share giggles and jiggles, loves and hugs, voicemail and email. You make my ride to work a fun time and my days are much brighter with you in them. Love you, your Country Sister Thanks for 22 years of love and support. AK- Roses are red, violets are blue, how lucky I am, to have married you. I love that our family has grown from two to three. Thanks for the best year ever! I love you! Hubbins
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DS, you are the beautiful star in my life. My heart revolves around you making you happy. I fire meteors of love across the sky to let you know, I am yours, and our life is a magic story book tale, filled with more beauty and fun than I will ever know in any lifetime. I love you, sexy gazelle. JPR Truffles, Thanks for making this past year the best of my life. I love you! -Levi Pal-I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe I am writing this, much less submitting it for mass publication. You make me smile. You make me think. You make me want to wake up in the morning. You helped me find hope and love. Whatever the future holds, thanks for making the present a joy. Love, BTQ
Amor de mi vida....gracias por todo. Especiallmente por apapachando cada manana y constuyendo una vida juntas. Te quiero siempre mi amor. To Carol, I am waiting patiently to see your romantic side again! I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in you hiding and just needs to be revived, and I could use some clues... Love, Dan
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illian, The joy you have brought to my life and the inspiration you give me is more than any parent could ask for. Talent, beauty, crazy smart, loving, insightful and hilarious....there are so many more attributes I could list, all that make me proud to be your Mom. XOXOXO Momma Emily, I am so happy to have another daughter! You complete our family. I truly love all the fun times weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve shared together and am looking forward to many more!! Happy Valentines Day! XOXOXO Therese Chris and Bob, Happy Valentines Day to my future in-laws!! I am so lucky to have you both in my life. Thank you for giving me Joe! I know what my future looks like as I observe the two of you love and experience life to itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fullest. So awesome. XOXOXOXO, Therese Andrew, You are and always will be my miracle. You amaze me each and every day. Your creativity, wit, kindness, love and talent are what make me so proud! As Grandpa would say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be somethingâ&#x20AC;?. I love hearing your music!! XOXOXOXO Mom.
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TS, Another year and MORE goats!!! Thanks for being the Chief Factorum (the Boss) and for all that you do to make our green acres a successful adventure. I am truly lucky to have you in my life (I musta done something right) LOVE YOU, your poo poo head Scott, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy you found me. 20 years apart has been long enough. Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re back in my arms I might not let you go. MQ
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To my two precious ladies in my life-Dylilah and China!! You are truly loved by me!! Happy Valentines Day,Love Always Mom and Mama!!”
We’ve been on a remarkable journey together... And it ain’t over! ILU Brenna/Charles, Thanks for your Presence in my Life and the example of Love you have through the Good and trying Times. Thanks for having GOD #1 in your lives. He helps You help Me in this Journey.. Thanks
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o University Avenue Discovery Center,I’ve been a teacher for 27 years here and Wishing all those who have come through our doors,spent time in our classrooms and Support Early Childhood,THANK YOU and HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!! Still here and Love what I do,Sincerely Robin
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Tom and Ann Smith,sending you Love Vibes!! I enjoy your company,stories and delicious dishes! Watching football is a real treat, especially when Ann and I both want to make the touchdown in the same space!! I Love You Two!! Yours truly Robin Jeanne, I hope you enjoy a season of love, comfort, health, and peace. Hugs. I love you, Tami
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aya B. My big wish to you is to remember that God is preparing you for your Big Blessing. Never settle for a Blessing Blocker. We talked about that... Waste of time. Never be in a hurry for the Best things in Life. Your Soul Mate is checking you out right now. Love Abundantly. U-NO-ME Oh, I do love you my dear. Here’s to the happiest three minutes of 2016. Happy Valentine’s Day loverly.
orey R. Number #1 Son. My lesson that let me know it was okay to have more children. We made it through. Enjoy the experience. Know when to let the small stuff go. Enjoy the Fatherhood journey daily. Much Love to you. UMOM MalcolmXXX. I want you to continue to be the productive free-spirit that you are, enjoying Life on your terms is something that many of us wished we could do. People enjoy you so much, Let them. May Love be what you strive for everyday, Enjoy your Passion. UMOM
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DS, you are the beautiful star in my life. My heart revolves around making you happy. I fire meteors of love across the sky to let you know, I am yours, and our life is a magic story book tale, filled with more beauty and fun than I will ever known in any lifetime. I love you, sexy gazelle. JPR ...and we’re still having fun, you’re still the one. One love. Happy Valentine’s day Torrie, Josie and Millie. Start a Love Train! Love Train! (Repeat endlessly) Hi Tristina. I love u and I’ll have a q-tip waiting. S: I’ll love you forever. J
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2ME. God has not ever put on me what I cannot bear. I have Faith that my latest challenge will only pour out of me that in which I need to get rid of, and fill me back up with the things I need to better my Life. 4ME
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Bob Springsteen! Got your attention? Good, because I wanted to tell you I love you, and I am grateful for all the wonderful ways you make me feel. Yours, Kee.
enyaR. Two Wonderful Joyous, Treasured, Peaceful, Smiley, True Gratitude, Cup overflowing with Unconditional Love Years. I Love You, I Love You, I Love You. ENJOY LIFE! UNANA
T - You’re the best mom and wife a guy could ever ask for. You’re our salt on life’s icy roads. Love you always JHOEL & jhoel BJ, “Here in my heart I give you the best of my love.” Love, Tom Happy Valentine’s to All the Staff at University Avenue Discovery Center!! Thank You for All you do to make UADC ROCK!!!!!Sincerely Robin Ovation Fitness Dan the Man – Happy Valentino to my favorite Italiano. We miss you over at the club. Come back for visits, laughter and good talks.
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uerida Patricia, Te quiero no solo por como eres, sino por como soy yo cuando estoy contigo. Tu amor me inspira, tu ternura me conmueve y tus besos me enloquecen. ¡Feliz Día de San Valentín! Con todo mi cariño, Keith
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Here ya go, son. Happy VD! Happy 18th Birthday! Now you’re a (pseudo) man! Heck, we missed the Celebrations deadline, so are sending you this thru Isthmus instead. Hey-Isthmus is cooler-and you can’t beat free! The bonus is that it’s appearing on your actual birthday! Ma, Pa, Sis, & Cats
Matt, man of few words but many laughs; Happy Valentine’s Day to one of the most dedicated trainers at Cap Fitness.
L-Cat Boy,I’ve known you for 25 years and being with you has always been so,so Special!! I Love You So much!We’re soul mates,Always!!! Happy Valentine’s Day bay!! Yours always EP Josh, an outstanding trainer, coworker and all around good guy at Cap Fitness; Happy Valentine’s Day.
Cap Fitness Mon-Cherie; Happy Valentine’s Day to my all time favorite at the club. We are so lucky to have you back in charge! Your smiles and hugs are the best this side of town.
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ap Fitness Pete thanks for always giving me the warmest welcome to the club. You are such a good role model and a very dedicated trainer, not to mention a wonderful father. Happy Valentine’s Day. Cherie, Cherie, Cherie, Mon Cherie and the one and only Dee Dee of Cap Fitness – Happy Valentine’s Day. You really know the secret of managing Madison’s Number 1 Health Club – Cap Fitness. Smiles, greetings, and personal care are you trade secrets.
MBPT: With you I have found so much that is new, so much that I could not have predicted. So much joy. Thank you for the sacred adventure. SBK
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h my sweet lover and fierce momma. Did I say I love you tonight? Or last night? I say it now, for my love is as ancient as the Mesozoic and as deep and wide as the mighty crater of 65 million years ago. The only thing going extinct is yesterday, and in its ashes emerges possibility. I. Love. You! Sally Sue and Toddy, too; you keep the joy in Joylenne, and the sun smiling all year around in our wonderful neighborhood. Thanks for being fantastic friends and neighbors. Ho saziato la mia sete alla fontana dei tuoi baci e il bacio e la piu alta poesia dell’amore. Will you carry on as my Belladonna Rebekah? I hope so...... – All my Love, your Big Shooter.
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To the nicest kids in the whole world, thanks for being my friend and for sticking up for me. Always yours, Francis the Groundhog. And hey -- Hans Bacon, it’s valentines day! Be a friend! or I’m making you into a bacon sandwich for breakfast.
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o my little pachycephalosaurus: your endless excitement at the prehistoric world is both fun and inspiring. I enjoy your head butts, eating pteranodon soup with you, and building museums to display fossils. My love for you is bigger than a giganotosaurus. Love, papa T Rex.
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Cecelia Sophia ... I love you so much. Please be my valentine forever and ever. Love Dad
TK, Take my hand, Take my whole life too For I can’t help falling in love with you Yours, LM
atie Mae le Mae – West Bend or Madison, Sayner or Shawano, Lake Lenwood or Hankersons - Happy Valentine’s Day to a long time friend and family member.
The seven o’clock in the morning team of Scott, Margie and Monica – Happy Valentine’s Day to some wonderful neighbors and friends up on the View.
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hea Mae Drickenski of Lake Lenwood Happy Valentine’s Day to my other mom who holds sacred the Word of the Day, peanut squares, fat free chocolate pudding, Chens, church hymns , and the best overnight back bedroom ever, not to mention the naughty pantry. Catwoman, these words are not a lament for what is and what shall never be, but rather, and ode to joy that we have known together. My adoration for you is boundless, and if Spirit wills it, I shall be very happy to show you once again. Love always, Batman
June 28 anniversary, October 28 birthday, May 23 day of passing. Happy Valentine’s Day to my first and foremost partner in life – Larry from San Francisco, formerly of Brooklyn, NY. Rhonda and Linda, Eric and Rhonda, Linda and Rhonda, Rhonda and Eric; no matter the mix, there’s quite the fix, of fun, frolic, family and eternal friendship. Happy Valentine’s Day to my good ‘ol east side family.
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lenda Splenda, she’s our gal, serving up potatoes just like Val. City girls and country girls, united forever; no matter the weather, we’ll weather it together. Happy Valentine’s Day to my one and only Glenda Splenda, who puts the Splenda back into Glenda. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Selu and Cyndie;,Wishing Happy Valentine’s Day for Nonie and Grampie too. !Love Robin
John, I have loved you fiercely, desperately and entirely. I was scared all the while you would vanish. I get lost in my fears and only want to be lost in your perfect love. There could never be anyone else for me. You are the best man on the planet.
Bear. Thank you for making me the luckiest woman alive. Doll.
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Uncle Bob - Happy Valentines Day. We have really similar hair. And chicks dig that. Love you. – Grant Man
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o my daughter: Sofía Altúzar who came into my life eight years ago during what was daddies darkest hour. I love you Sofía. I love you with a love that I had only thought was possible in a poem of Bécquer. Your Father; Manuel Altúzar Dearest Dona, Love has found us and every day is more speacial with you. You are my Earth Angel. Craig More than all the waves in all the oceans! To Lukas/Papa from Jyn & Lux Dear Cabbage, Much love from Grandma Llama, Dr. Llama, Buttercup, Daffodil, Glomper, DeRat and ME! Dear cabbage, WE LOVE YOU!!!!! Love, Your two cabbages. Happy Valentine’s Day Gabe! There’s no one I’d rather play Super Nintendo with. <3 Love You! Kate
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i Daddy-Double trouble D & W here. Sorry for keeping you up at night and for all of the messes. Thank you for taking such good care of us and mommy too! If we had the words, we would tell you how much we love you! Happy V-day Daddy!
Dad - Thanks for letting me grab your nose. And for tickling me before bed. Oh and for teaching me how to shake my head a growl. Baby bear.
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oe, My lover, friend, biggest supporter. Witty, kind, sexy and strong. Sweet, gorgeous man of my dreams - which somehow, serendipitously came true. Joe, be mine. Be my love again this year, and every year. xoxo S Kater - Happy Valentines Day. Thanks for helping our little family out every day. Meh Meh. You’re pretty. - Mol Aunt Kater. I don’t know if mom told you or not but I love you very much. She said she would put something in here. - Bubba Pa - Happy Valentines Day from your Grandson Grant Thomas. PS. Thanks for the rockin middle name.
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uke – Thanks for getting me to move to the coolest state ever. I love you. You rock. Also, my Christmas lights are still up. - Your little sister Ma - Grant says Happy Valentines Day and he can’t wait to see you in June! Love you. - Mol Soft touch winter’s day Snowflakes drifting slowly soft Warm and close embrace – Weatherman
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Hand-Bottled Romance Valentine’s Day with vom FASS
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