Soooooo.... two years ago. Yeah that was the last time I posted a blog. Am I a slacker or what? Although it's not like anything important happened in that time right? I just had a baby, that's all, no big deal. Well I'm here to correct the error of my ways. I've been inspired to share my thoughts more frequently and I'm committed to do so. BUT, I issue this warning... You asked for it.
To get started I want to share something that happened recently that was also long overdue, date night. But not just any old date, this was a super fancy, extensive date. My husband has recently been using his vacation time to take off work and go to various sporting events with his buddies. Which is all fine and good, except he was spending a lot of our time and money with other people and not with me or our son. So to make it up to me Chris planned out the following date:
To kick it all off, I came home from work to find one of those cheesy candybar posterboard notes that he put together for me. I say it's cheesy, which it is, but also very sweet and I loved it! PLUS, candy and chocolate, hello bonus! The note laid out all the activities that he mapped out for us the following day. I wish I took a picture of it because it was so awesome, but I was dumb. The best part was a Harry Potter Chocolate Frog at the end that had no link to the message. He just included it because I would love it.
The next day we dropped Gray off at Meemaw's house and then went and had a couple's massage, heavenly. I don't really get the point of a couple's massage because you don't talk to each other, or are even aware of anyone else's presence period. I guess it's just a shared experience, and it's cheaper than individuals! The place we went is called Solase, it was my first time there. I usually get my massages done at the Aveda Spa in the mall, but those are kind of pricey. The actual message part wasn't really any different from Aveda, but the overall experience wasn't nearly as pleasant as it is at Aveda. Still wonderful though and definitely more budget friendly.
When we finished there we moved on to pedicures at a place called Juicy Nails in the newly revitalized Riverwoods Shopping Area. We hadn't been down there since all of the renovations had been made and we couldn't believe how different it was. If you haven't been there recently, I strongly reccomend it. Chris got his very first pedicure. He said his favorite parts were the paraffin wax dip and the hot stone massage. I agree, they were great!
So by this point I'm feeling like quite the pampered lady, but I'm also famished, so we decided to break for lunch. We went to Malawi's Pizza which took over the old Magleby's building in Riverwoods. The super cool thing about this restaurant is that they donate a portion of the profits from every sale to feed orphans in Africa. So not only do you get to help feed hungry orphans but also...best pizza I've ever eaten, not even kidding. We ordered the Malawi Capri pizza which is described on the menu as having Alfredo with Pesto Oil, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil, and Garden Fresh Tomatoes. But what it doesn't tell you is that it also has these oven roasted tomatoes on it that were absolutely devine! I was nervous about it because I don't really like sun dried tomatoes and I thought they'd be like that, but no. I also ordered a build your own pasta dish which was quite deliscious as well. And Chris got a desert pizza which he loved. Here is a picture of my yummy pizza.
Next Chris took me to see Red Riding Hood. Definitely not my favorite movie ever, but I will watch it again. Chris seemed to like it too once it got a little more into the action part and less about the romance. Boys! Speaking of, both lead guys were great to look at so that was a big plus in my book.
When the movie got out Chris took me over too the mall where he bought me an assortment of my favorite See's chocolates and this purse.
To finish us off we went and had dinner for the first time at the new Texas Roadhouse in Orem. We've really wanted to eat there for some time now and it didn't disapoint. It was good southern comfort food. I felt like I was sitting at one of my great aunt's house having supper. Great for the taste buds, good for the soul.
All in all an amazing day with a wonderful husband. He sure knows what I like! Sorry this post was soooo rediculously long. I'll try not to be so long winded next time.
