HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! It's a beautiful day today - the sun is shining and there's spring and love in the air. Although I'm a huge fan of Valentine's Day, I've never been really into the gift giving part of it....just ask DH. I'm a terrible gift giver....and receiver as well. He, on the other hand, is by far the best gift giver I know. He has been as long as I've known him which is forever. We've been married for over 12 years but we've known each other for 20 years. Wow - time flies....I can't believe I'm old enough to have memories that are 20 years old!

Anway - the rule is....no gifts for each other til debt is gone. I'm a simple girl, so I'm good with it. I tell my DH that all I really need is a little love note and I'm totally good. I've asked for a love note from him for every holiday for the last 100 years and every holiday he tells me that he's just not the love note kind of guy. I ask him every time for two reasons...1) because I'd love one and 2) it's become a tradition and I kind of like to tease him with it. I'm pretty sure I'll never get one, but I still like to ask!

For Christmas, he got me TWO Little Blue Boxes!! You know....little blue boxes?? TIFFANY'S! It's a beautiful chain and bracelet with a Tiffany heart on each. I LOVE wearing them. It makes me feel spoiled. There's quite the story behind the gift - he was saving money to buy himself an EWI but bought me the jewelry instead. Then, some band members and friends heard what he did and then started a collection (without DH knowing) and raised enough $ for him to still get the EWI. He's been so busy with work that he hasn't been able to play it at home very much so I can't wait for him to be able to play it more. It's really sexy to see the man you love do what he LOVES to do. Especially when it's playing the saxaphone. I've always been a sucker for the sax - I remember being in middle school and thinking it was so sexy, so it's fun to have a hubby who plays.

So - the grocery money is gone til Friday and I didn't plan ahead for Valentine's Day so I have to figure out some great meal for tonight using only what I have in the house. It might not be a very sexy meal, but I'm sure the kids will appreciate that! Ooooh....just thought of what I can serve for dessert....but I'm not going to say because if I don't have all the ingredients, I won't disappoint anyone and if I do, then I can surprise DH. And like I said, I haven't told him where my blog is, but I'm sure he's already found it. He still won't tell me where his is...stinker. I'm sure his is eloquent and has lots of doo-dads and is all sorts of fancy, unlike my rambling, bumbling entries. I'm okay with it - I embrace my simplicity! Although, I'm sure my honey would like it if I was a little more high maintenance!

Anyway - I'm off to finish off the last minute details for my boy's class party today. I went totally cheap (total $ spent - four dollars!) but I think the kids will have fun. Besides - they'll be so hopped up on sugar that maybe they won't notice if it totally sucks. Have a Happy Valentine's Day!