An Edible Valentine!

 My man knows EXACTLY how to make his wifey happy on Valentines! With food! 

Valentines Date

Our Valentines Day celebration this year started with Josh getting his candy gram ( a love note, using candy bar names to make a message).

It said,

 "Happy Valentines Day my *Slim Jim* I know I am a *Nerd(s)* but I wanted to do something special for my *Big Hunk* I love you *Mounds* I totally *Skor*ed when you gave me a *Ring (pop).* I would go to the *Milky Way* and back for you. You, my love are worth *100 Grand.* Our relationship has sure been a *Whopper(s).* Remember when you got me all *muddy (bears)?* You are such a * Hot Tamale(s)!!!* Thanks for always going the *extra (gum)* mile, You always save me when I am in a *Crunch* and only *Snicker(s)* at me a little when I am being an *Air Head(s).* You are my *Life Saver(s)!* Even now that I am getting *Chunky,* you still tell me I'm beautiful. Our *Baby (bottle pop)* is lucky to be getting you as his *(tootsie) Pop.* I look forward to all the adventures we will soon face as the *3 Musketeers.* *Baby(Ruth)* what I am trying to say is: being married to you is pure *(Dove) Bliss.*

Always and Forever,

Love your *Sweettart(s)*

P.S. Now you will go on a love hunt. I promise there will be no *Twix*"

The first clue led him to the kitchen sink and also to his first "task." He was instructed to enjoy some chocolate dipped strawberries with his wife before reading the next clue. (My strawberry dipping skills leave something to be desired) 

The next clue was in the oven. We had to share our favorite memory of the two of us before he could read the next clue.

The clue led to the microwave. The task said to pour some bubbly and take turns making toasts before getting the next clue.

Then we were led to his shoes in the closet, where we told each other what character trait we love most about one another. 

The final clue was hidden in the dirty clothes basket. After finding the envelope he had to "kiss his woman like she's never been kissed before" and then he could read the final clue.

It led to the laundry room. He received homemade "Love Checks" (similar to love coupons). They all have a financial/banking theme.

Some of his options include:

"A Cash Advancement" (May be used toward ANY new item/toy he has been wanting)

"Travelers Check" (Good for one night at a hotel or camping)

"A Withdrawal from my recipe box" (A home baked treat delivered to him while he is at work)

"A Foundation Assessment" (Good for a 30 min foot massage)

"Credit Enhancement" (Privileges to multiply any check by two)

"A Backdated Event" (A chance to "relive" his favorite date)

"No Penalty Abandonment" (Good for a night out with the boys with no guilt trip from me before or after, Comes with a money back guarantee)

The gift also included hints to our date.

We then got together with Jarron and Karisa. The boys were blind folded and I drove us downtown to Medieval Times. The boys had to guess where we were going (Josh of course knew exactly what freeway we were on based on the speed of the traffic... and my reaction to the insane set up of the exits).

Karisa and I had a blast playing the role of "kidnappers" 

Out side the Castle before the show

They served us tomato bisque soup, garlic toast, herb rubbed chicken, spare ribs, garlic potatoes (AHHH-MAZING!!) and an apple turn over.

The show was really fun and entertaining! Sadly our sections' knight did not win. We still had a blast watching the knights use all their different weapons and play tournament games.

Happy Valentines Day Josher! I love you!


*As always I got my ideas from the ever amazing Love Actually and a new find, The Dating Divas.

Why I Love My Lover

A lot of my friends have been doing daily blog posts this month entitled "Why I love my lover"

The idea is to do one post a day for the 14 days leading up to....V-DAY!

Well I (obviously) have not been doing this, I have however really enjoyed reading everyone else's posts.

Today I was inspired to list the top 14 reasons why I love Josh.

14. He supports me in all that I do... even when I feel terrible all day and don't accomplish one productive thing.

13. He is super good looking.

12. He ALWAYS makes me laugh!

11. He tells me my cooking tastes good, even when there are dark burn marks all over whatever I have attempted to make.

10. He always notices when I am avoiding folding the clean laundry and he takes it out of the dryer and folds it for me. (:

9. He fills up my shampoo and conditioner bottles when they get low, instead of letting me just put the gallon jug on the floor of the shower.

8. He always kisses me (and my tummy) good bye in the morning and hello in the evening.

7. He always calls to ask if I want a Jamba whenever he will be passing a store on his way home, because he knows how much I love and miss having them.

6. He helps me get dressed and accessorize on Sunday mornings when I re-realize that I have one dress that fits over "the bump" and start feeling sorry for myself for not being as cute as the other women in the ward.

5. He gives THE BEST kisses and bear hugs.

4. He doesn't judge me for having a abnormal attachment to the blanket he "handed down" to me when we were dating even though it is in shreds and literally has material and batting falling off it everyday.

3. He likes when I use my "Kallie-lingo" for things. Such as toes/feet = tootsies, blankets = bunnies, Bathroom = lou, ect.

2. HE IS THE BEST HUSBAND IN THE WORLD AND MY BEST FRIEND!

1. HE IS GOING TO BE THE MOST AMAZING DADDY! 

P.S. This was so hard to narrow it down to just 14 reasons so here are just *a few* more reasons. 

A. He watches the shows I'm into on TV and actually gets into them too!

B. He always explains sports to me and never gets frustrated when I ask "but why" over and over.

C. He has a secret nerdy side that makes me go bananas! He is so smart and clever! His dry humor/ smart humor is AHH-mazing!

D. He is a huge example to me and makes me want to be a better person.

E. He is a worthy priesthood holder and is more than willing to help out when ever he can.

F. I love when he talks to our son and tells him how excited he is to be a daddy.

G. He never tells me to shut up and go to sleep when I suddenly am wide awake and want to have pillow talk.
H. He makes Russian sound very sexy. And he smiles when I try (and fail) to remember phrases that I can say back to him.

***We are celebrating Valentines tomorrow and Josh will be getting his gift! This is one post you will NOT want to miss! I promise to take lots of pictures!***