I am not usually the biggest fan of Valentine's day. Alex and I usually just go to dinner and watch a movie (pretty much like every other weekend :). But, this year I decided to make it more fun! First I stole an idea from The Dating Divas blog for the week before Valentine's Day. Each morning Alex got something he loved along with a note from me. It was really fun and he loved it. Then, on Saturday I told him I needed to run to the store. I left his Valentine card and inside it had a map and some directions. I got a hotel room and decorated it and got Olive Garden take-out so we could have a romantic candlelit dinner. It was a lot of fun and Alex was really surprised! Thanks to Kellsi for watching Jackson to make it all possible!
Monday, while Kellsi and Alex were gone I took Jackson on a date to Gnomeo and Juliet. It is the cutest movie (with all Elton John music, which I LOVE!). Jackson loved going to the movie and was so good. That night I made chicken cordon bleu with steamed broccoli, heart shaped bread sticks, raspberry lemonade, and yummy cupcakes! It was all pretty delicious!
After dinner I put Jackson and Kellsi's valentines on the porch and knocked on the door (side note: when I ran back inside I knocked Jackson over with the garage door as he was running to the front door. Poor kid, but it was pretty funny :). Jackson opened the door and was so excited there was a present! He got lots of fun treats, some socks, some cars, and a little stuffed owl. He is still amazed that "knock on door and get lots presents!" I also got a nice surprise from Alex-a gift card to the spa for a pedicure!
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| Alex's Surprise dinner! |
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| some of our favorite things-snickers, movies, chocolate dipped strawberries, and massage oil :) |
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| Jackson and mom on our date-not the best picture of either of us! |
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| Helping mom make cupcakes |
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| Our family Valentine Dinner |
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| Yummy Cupcakes! |
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| Jackson with his Valentine! |
While I don't need a holiday to remind me how much I love my boys, it was nice to have a good excuse to do something extra special! It was fun and I think I will continue the tradition next year!
5 comments:
Mariah!!! You are the cutest mom and wife EVER!!! I feel so bad for Travis because I totally sucked this year :(. I hope we get to hang out soon. I miss you!!
Great idea! You are such a fun wife!
Cute Mariah! You are so creative and always doing such fun things with your little family. Can I move in with you?
May I just say this is the cutest post ever!
May I also say I think it's hilarious that you knocked Jackson over on your way back in from playing Cupid?
And, I MUST say that that pic of you & Jackson on your date is priceless :)
Love you!
The whole time you were describing all the great things you did for valentines I thought... You seriously ROCK! Way to celebrate!
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