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FRIDAY [2.12.09]
We received a large package from my mom & dad for Valentine's Day.  It was filled with candy, cards, moola, kitchen towels [that read...'we woof you!'] and even treats for Murdock! :)  I have the best parents!

SATURDAY [2.13.09]
We celebrated Valentine's Day.  Instead of gifts we each chose something we wanted to do.  It worked out perfect because Adam wanted to go to the casino for a while [which could be done during the day] and I wanted to go to my favorite restaurant for dinner.  Adam lost his money [as he always does at the casino!] and I left $35 ahead [as I always do!].  We had a ton of fun & left -$15 for the day...not to shabby!  *Although Iowa has many smoking restrictions since July of 2006 & I forgot what it was like to be somewhere that still allows smoking...HOLY COW!  I lost like 13 years of my life while being there I think!  After that, we headed back home to get ready for our 7pm dinner reservation at 801 Grand.  It was FABULOUS!!!  I just love this place but can only justify it once a year [our bill was $160--1 glass of wine each & no dessert!]  I opted for no dessert [although it is fab as well!]  We have a friend that is the head chef at the Marriott Downtown [where we were engaged] that makes a mean smores dessert. So we walked over there [1 block away] and enjoyed dessert & another glass of wine.  IT WAS PERFECT! :)  *I was super bummed I forgot to take a photo of us all dolled up! :(
*Over dinner we decided to start a 'date night' once a week.  We came up with a ton of date ideas & decided we would draw for the next week's date at the end of the date before [that way we don't have to decide who plans the date].  I'm so excited...a date a week [once a month is a restaurant that neither of us have been to before!]  We want to start a family next year & thought this was a perfect way to take advantage of our 'last year alone!' :)

SUNDAY [2.14.09]
Our friends A&P invited us over for a WONDERFUL Valentine's Day brunch & games.  I forgot to take photos of the food but I got a couple other fun shots! :)

We headed home & did a few things around the house before ordering pizza in.  Oh yes...they had a special 'heart shaped pizza' so I was like what the hey...would you call this a 'heart shaped pizza'?!  I was a little disappointed! :)

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend doing whatever it was that made your Valentine's Day special.  This one was my favorite one ever...how perfect since it was our first Valentine's Day as husband & wife! :)