I just have something really funny to share before I tell ya’ll what we did for Valentine’s Day: There was NOTHING but couples at the restaurant we went to last night! Luke and I walked in and were being taken to our table, and I am not kidding when I say that every single table had a couple at it. What was even funnier was that Luke and I knew we were both thinking the same thing about how funny it looked. If you went out to dinner last night, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. Nobody probably thinks it’s funny like I do though; oh well. Moving on!
Luke wouldn’t let me plan anything last night, which was great. Since I’m with kids all day, I’m constantly deciding what to do and when since they’re too young to make a real decision of their own yet. When I’m with my clients, I tell them how and what to do. After work the last thing I want to do is make a decision of any kind. So I appreciated him making the plans more than anything!
He started out by bringing me roses to my door. Super cute. I really dislike flowers, but it was a sweet gesture 
Then we went to our favorite Italian restaurant (or I suppose favorite restaurant, ever) for dinner. It’s a local family-owned place. The best in my opinion! It also worked out very well, because I’m obsessed with their minestrone soup and I’ve been super sick since yesterday afternoon. Boooo. I knew the girls I nanny being sick would catch up to me. So I got a bowl of the soup and a Caesar salad, which I don’t get very often, but had a huge craving for it. They also have these garlicky breadstick things that are to die for. I need the recipe for those things.
After dinner we went to Wal-Mart to get some cheap wine to sneak into the movies. Keepin’ it classy. But really. Our movie theater has a bar in it and it’s like, $10 for a beer. That is insane. I will be drinking my $4 Barefoot Cabernet, thank you very much.
We saw Safe Haven which I thought was absolutely phenomenal. I read the book quite a while ago and was pleasantly surprised to find that they followed the storyline perfectly. I cried through a good portion of it. That may have had to do with the mixture of cough medicine and wine though. Oops. Regardless, it was very sad but then very happy and very good. Go see it. Now.
You want to know what my gift was? That I didn’t ask for? A KEURIG. I’m pumped. And yes, I will be keeping it in my bathroom so I can make coffee in the morning without ever having to leave my bedroom. Life’s good. Any suggestions on good k-cups to buy?
Even though I was half dead by the end of the night and could barely keep my eyes open, it was a great time. Hence, no post last night. I would have been just as happy sitting at home watching a movie and ordering pizza, but it was great to go out and do/have some of our favorite things. I feel very lucky today
What are our thoughts on romantic movies?? I usually am not that big of a fan, but if I read the book and love it, you bet I’m going to go see the movie version.
I definitely have to be in the mood, but if I am, then nothing beats a romantic movie
As far as k-cups go, you must get dark hot cocoa (want to say cafe mocha or something makes them…probably completely wrong about that, but just find dark hot chocolate…can’t go wrong with it 
). Your valentine’s day sounds fabulous! Sneaking wine into a movie is my next must do event!
Ooooh, good recommendation! Thank you! If I feel less like a zombie than I did today, I’m gonna venture out to Target to buy a bunch of different types, and that will be first on my list. Well, when we finally meet up one day we shall for sure sneak wine into the movies. I’m a pro at that sadly…..haha.
We’re going to see Safe Haven in an hour.. I’m so excited! Sounds like you had a great Valentine’s Day
As for K-cups, my current favorite is Donut Shop Chocolate Glazed Donut. Perfect amount of sweet for the morning, in my mind.
Can’t wait to hear what you think about it! I dare you to get through the whole thing without crying. Writing that K-cup down on my list!
Aaaahh I can’t wait to see Safe Haven!!!!! It sounds like you guys had a great night.
I love romantic movies- luckily Connor doesn’t mind them. He voluntarily saw The Vow with me, and he always allows viewings of The Notebook when it’s on TV.
The Vow was SO good. Nicholas Sparks books/movies never disappoint me.
I am so obsessed with the fact that you snuck a bottle of barefoot into the theatre.. are we the same person?!
Um, I’m really just starting to think that we are! Where do you live again? Were we separated at birth? haha
We might have been!!
I can’t wait to see Safe Haven! I love all of Nicholas Spark’s books. I’m still hoping they will make the notebook into a sequel.
It is!! It’s called The Wedding. It’s actually a prequel, but it came out after The Notebook. I know they sell the book at Target. Definitely check it out.
What an awesome gift! I love that you snuck wine in – so fun… perhaps because it’s something I would do! I love romantic movies!
Makes me feel better that I’m not the only one
He defintely scored major points with the Keurig! What did you get him?
Haha, you’re gonna laugh at me. A chocolate bar and a long note I wrote. How lame am I?!?!?! We promised we weren’t going to exchange presents since we’re going to LA in April and need to save money, and then he went and did that.
What a great night!! I am so jealous that you got to see Safe Haven!! My goal is to at least see it while it is still in the theaters
And a Keurig, you lucky girl!! That is so awesome!!
You gotta see it; you’ll love it. It will totally make you want to move to a teeny tiny little beach town on the water. I can’t wait to hook up the Keurig tomorrow!
Oh my gosh garlic breadsticks and a new keurig? You’re living the dream
Haha right?!?! It’s the little things.
SAFE HAVEN WAS CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wasn’t it?! I swear, I cried through a good portion of it. Julianne Hough is too freaking cute. Can’t wait to see you tomorrow <3 <3