Show Us Your Life - Valentines Dates or Memories

I don't really have anything to report today. I'm feeling a bit better and have been going to bed super early this week. Kevin took Kaiden to see his grandma, auntie and cousins last night since they were in town and I just lounged on the couch. ha!

Anyways, I'd thought I participate this week in Show Us Your Life, hosted by Kelly.

I have two most memorable Valentines Day's that I'd like to share and reminisce about.

The first, was mine and Kevin’s first Valentines Day. It was so so SO special. That morning before work, I snuck into his apartment and decorated it while he was sleeping. I had cut out all these hearts with sweet notes on them and taped them all over the place. I set up a banner, some gifts and a giant poster board I made. (haha, so cheesy!). But it was fun and it showed him how much I cared about him.

He, on the other hand, surpassed all my expectations. It started with a "scavenger hunt" while I was at work. I got to my car and a cd started to play. It had him speaking, telling me how much I meant to him and a beautiful song or two to go with it. He also started a scrapbook with all our emails and love notes to one another (so so special!!). Little did I know he was waiting in the trunk for me!!! He surprised me and I was so happy to see him after having all these wonderful emotions from what he had made me. Later that day he had carolers come in and sing to me in front of my whole office. It was beautiful and even more special because they were the same amazing ladies from my sister’s office party in December. (oh yeah, he's good!!)

It was our very first Valentines and I think we both made it very special in our own ways. My favorite part of the whole thing was how much thought he put into it. How much creativity he put into it. Non-traditional in a sense. Just my style! I think that's the day I knew he was my soulmate. I'll never forget that day, even if I don't quite remember all the little details. It showed me how much he really knew me and it's the first time I've ever felt that. =)

The other Valentines Day that was very special wasn't as grand, but just as special. It was the year I was pregnant. He gave me a journey diamond necklace. The necklace, of course, was beautiful and unexpected. But, it was what he wrote with it that closed the deal. He wrote what the necklace actually meant to him. The unexpected journey we'd been through that year with the pregnancy and the diamond being Kaiden's birthstone (luckily he was born in April and didn't come early..haha!). It was amazing and truly thoughtful. I love my necklace, even if it is too fancy to wear on a daily basis...it will forever be my favorite piece of jewelry (besides my wedding rings) and I'll cherish it always.

Thank you, sweetie, for my two most memorable Valentine's Days. I know we'll have many more to come...

I love you.