February 13th

I just realized I never did my post-Valentine’s-day-post!

So last Saturday my Dearly Beloved decided to take me out for a fun Valentine’s day celebration. We ran a couple errands and then headed downtown to get our rings shined up at our favorite jeweler. We browsed while the rings were getting cleaned, and I stumbled across a Claddagh ring that I found exquisite – sterling silver with filigreed bands on either side of the Claddagh. It was love at first site. And jeweler slipped it on my finger and it was a perfect fit. My dear husband kissed me and said it would be my Valentine’s gift. Awwww. He makes me melt.

We then wandered around to the diamond section and I fell in love again… with a ring that (with tax) would cost over $28,000.00. Yes, you read that right. Once again, it was a perfect fit when I tried it on, but I’m afraid it will forever remain in the jeweler’s case, far from my reach. It was over three carats of diamonds in a beautifully romantic white gold vintage setting. Not gaudy at all, but timeless and amazingly gorgeous. *sigh*

I happily wear my Claddagh, given to me with much love by my Dearly Beloved. It’s never about the price tag – it’s about the heart behind it. And his heart is golden.

We then headed over to the theater where we watched the movie (yes, you guessed it) Valentine’s Day. I wasn’t hugely impressed, but it’s always a treat when I can get him to go see a chick-flick with me. Besides, Jennifer Garner and those dimples of hers are simply adorable and that’s all there is to it!

Red Lobster was our restaurant of choice for dinner, and though we had a long wait, the tender taste of the flaky cheddar biscuits was worth every minute. We sat at the bar as we waited for a table, and for the first time in my life I splurged and ate dessert before my dinner. I felt like such a rebel. But it was soooo good! The cookie was chocolate filled and oh-so-chewy-gooey and topped with ice cream and more chocolate. Combine this with a cup of delicious coffee and I was in taste-bud bliss.

My husband tackled crab legs for dinner with so much vigor that I couldn’t resist a picture. I’m glad he has the chance to enjoy meals like that when we dine out, because I’m not brave enough to make them at home.

It was such a lovely day that it even made the snow seem not quite so cold.

Q&A

I’ve decided to do a Question & Answer post next week.

Sooo, if anybody has anything they want to know, simply post your question below!

Hawaii - the Flowers

I absolutely love flowers – their colors, scents, and individual beauty. Hawaii was definitely no exception to this and around every corner was another piece of floral exquisiteness beckoning for me to gaze upon it.

The resort where we stayed had garden after gorgeous garden, both inside the lobby and outside on the grounds. Some of the flowers I didn’t know the names of, but I found each of them uniquely lovely and filled with the fingerprints of God.

Come, walk through the Maui gardens with me and look upon the flowers of paradise. . .