On the front stoop of Lola's little cottage Monday morning was a large box that was labeled "For Lala Bean and Cally".

Inside were two vases filled with bright red Gerbera daises:

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As well as a tin full of:

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Inside an envelope with Lola's name drawn in expert calligraphy was this:

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It was hand-painted, of course and signed on the opposite side with a great big O.

Inside a second envelope with Cally's name also drawn in expert calligraphy was this:

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Also hand-painted and signed with another great big O.

Oliver was nothing if not a soppy romantic...even if his Valentines this year were his baby sister and her best friend.