Happy Valentine's Day!

*DISCLAIMER*  I'm well aware Valentine's Day is an antiquated tradition and is basically stupid.  However, I have to say I think it's nice to celebrate relationships and remind ourselves how lucky we are (or maybe how lame your relationship is, in which case it's a good wake up call).  When I was single, I would use it as an opportunity to get trashed with my single girlfriends, which was also nice.  So I guess if I'm being honest, I love Valentine's Day!  I love celebrating ANY holiday, especially when everything is pink and pretty and girly.  Although this year, we're so busy we decided not to make a big deal.  I did get a pretty good Valentine's card though:

It's cute, funny and kinda pervy, just like Aaron.  Of course, he didn't put it into the envelope and the glue stuck to the card.  Classic!

Other than that, we're not really going all out to celebrate.  We both had lunch dates with different friends and now we're in Vacaville as Aaron sells his truck.  Not the most romantic Valentine's we've ever had, but as long as we're together that's all that matters.   For the sake of perspective, last year, Aaron borrowed his brother's massage table and gave me a full body massage complete with my favorite sushi, champagne and Redbox movies...utterly magical!

This year we tried to mix business with pleasure.  First order of business, we sold Rowdy:

Aaron posted the listing on Craigslist around midnight and by 8am, we had 2 bites!  We picked one (super nice guy) and the deal was done by 4pm.  Farewell, Rowdy! We've had some good times and you will be missed!
Since we were in Vacaville to sell the car, we decided to hit the outlets.  Everywhere we went was so packed today, I couldn't believe it!  Everyone's really stepping up their game this year.  My dad bought me these awesome shoes:

These are officially my trip shoes and I'm in love with them!  They were on clearance for only $50!  If you're near Vacaville, check out the Nike outlet!!  I usually find great shoe deals (the clothes are not so cheap...bastards).
Then we went to Fenton's, the best ice cream place in existence:

This location is relatively new, the old location (and the one I usually go to) is in Oakland.  Their toasted almond ice cream is my all-time favorite, especially with their homemade chocolate syrup!  OMG!  Aaron absolutely loved their banana nut.  Their ice cream is a must!
Check out the romantic Valentine's sunset, for all you lovebirds:

Pretty in pink!
We then decided to go to Outback Steakhouse, since we had a gift card.  However, we didn't make a reservation (we were being romantically spontaneous) and that totally backfired because we ended up waiting an hour and a half!!!  Aaron finally went to the front desk and complained and it was then they realized that they accidentally erased our name off the list!  WTF?!  Your job isn't that hard, Outback hostess!  Get it together!  We were so happy to finally be seated, as we were starving by this point:

Guess who ordered what:

Yup, my dainty date ordered tilapia with lump crab meat and I ordered the ribs (which I then spilled all over my dress like a clumsy oaf...I was too weak from hunger!).  Delish!
Now we're finally home, about to snuggle in bed, as Aaron is leaving me tomorrow to visit little Jaycie in Twenty-Nine Palms.
I hope everyone had a super delightful Valentine's Day/Night!!