Before we were married, James and I made an agreement about Valentine's Day: it's really about consumerism, and they jack the prices up on everything because you feel obligated to buy candy and flowers and cards - thereby increasing profit the more they make you feel like that is appropriate Valentine's behavior. So we decided not to purchase anything Valentine's-y. And anyway, you should be doing nice things for each other year-round, not just in mid-February, right?
So it came as a surprise when, a few weeks ago, James asked, "Mind if I plan Valentine's this year?" (We don't normally do anything besides make each other a card or something, so of course I wouldn't be planning anything anyway.)
We first met downtown around 1:00 (he came from class), got some Escape from New York Pizza, then had dessert at Papa Haydn's. We went on a little architectural tour of some parts of NW PDX, then went for a drive out to Sauvie Island. It was gorgeous, and we had perfect weather. Then, we went on a tour of some of the landmark places in our relationship: the Pearl, where we spent much time while dating, the Art House on Haig (along with Sanborn's, where our reception was), our place on Gaines, the church where we were married. After that, we headed back downtown to eat at the East India Co., a really great Indian place that had a special Valentine's menu. It was sooooo good!
Thank you, Hubby, for the best Valentine's I've ever had!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Valentine's
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4 comments:
Awwwwwe! Aud, that's so cool in a non-cheesy yet Valentinesy way. I agree that it's a fake holiday but I don't mind the extra excuse to show someone some lovin'. And James planned it all? You have a great hubby there!
Nicely done James! That sounds like an amazing day. I don't think my husband would even remember where our first apartment was... :)
One thing I DO like about Valentine's day hooplah: Nice restaurants have special menus. In a foodie town like Portland, there's a lot of good times to be had.
Yup, he planned it. :) He's the best hubby.
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