Anderson Adventures: Valentine's Day!

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Valentine's Day!

Of course we're doing the "holiday" Anderson style: early. Truth is, we both think Valentine's Day is stupid and one of the worst holidays ever, but we try to do a little something each year. Since we don't want to participate in overly priced roses or chocolates, we have a $10 limit. Maybe Brian didn't get the memo because he broke the $10 rule. When we got married I only wanted the engagement portion of the ring and didn't want a wedding band. Ever since then, I have wanted to get a plain Jane band just because I like the "married" look of it. I guess Brian was paying attention to me that one day when I vaguely mentioned the subject and he bought me a new wedding band this year! It's so beautiful! Not the plain Jane versions I had looked at, it's wayyyy better. (Please excuse my hands. They're in bad shape from so many washings due to dirty diapers.)

Before

After

I feel bad because I only got him a picture book of our family and it was free. I'm trying to think of good ideas for tomorrow, so if you have some, send them my way. He's such a sweetheart and I love him.

Oh, and I totally feel high maintenance because he has now participated in the $1.9 billion Valentine's Day diamond industry, so I have to say that it was a total surprise. I would never ask for such a thing.

4 comments:

The Nicholsons said...: That is gorgeous! Your hands look fine too! What a great surprise!; February 14, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Lindsey said...: oh its more sparkly and beautiful then i imagined!!!! i absolutely love it, stace! looks gorgeous on your pretty hand. very married look :) cute! happy valentine's day!

p.s. i got a caranessa top and i've never loved my underwear more!; February 14, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Kateka said...: Holy adorable! Major brownie points for Brian!; February 14, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Nicole said...: Fun! It's fun to get a surprise like that. So pretty!!; February 14, 2011 at 1:13 PM

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