not your typical Valentine's Day present.

This will be our first Valentine's Day as husband and wife. :)
I've always loved Valentine's Day, regardless of what my relationship status as been. I'm talking back in 3rd grade I loved Valentine's Day. I even hand crafted my own Valentines for my classmates.
I guess it's just because when you know God's love, which is the only perfect love, you don't have to celebrate love in a romantic way. You can use Valentine's Day as a good excuse to shower God's love on others even more than usual.
My friend Ryan (@RMath13) said today on Twitter:"If Valentine's Day is a day about love then it should be a day about God. It's impossible to love without God because God is love."So true.
My parents always made me and my brother feel special on Valentine's Day. My dad would buy me roses. My mom would make us special treats. They would give us cards. I'm so thankful for them and their love for us. :)
I remember two years ago, RIGHT before Jordan and I started hanging out - I had no romantic prospects. No hopes (or even desire) for a boyfriend. Nothing. But that's one of my most favorite Valentine's Days I can recall.
I went over to my parents' house and spent time with my brother Blake. Mom gave us candy like the good ol' days, and we made cookies and decorated them.

It was so special even though it wasn't a typical Valentine's Day.

I wouldn't have believed you if you had told me that a year later I'd be about to get married.

(God's plans are crazy awesome.)

So what are we doing this year for Valentine's Day? you may ask.

Well, I've been having the Truck of Love deliver little treats and vouchers to Jordan for the past two weeks. He has enjoyed it. :)

Yesterday in the car on the way home from his basketball game, Jordan randomly asked me if I wanted one of my Valentine presents early. Normally I would say no, but he really wanted to give it to me because he said I would want it today. His excitement made me want it early indeed. 

I thought he meant when we got home, but no, he just whipped out my present right then and there.

It was Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred video.

Now, many people would probably find that offensive. Like a "Happy Valentine's Day, honey, go lose some weight!" type of statement. But I was so pumped.

I've been wanting that video for a long time. Although I do go to the gym, I also love working out at home using my Zumba Wii game or Just Dance Wii game. There's no excuse because all I need is half an hour in the comfort of my own home. 

So yes, I started the 30 Day Shred today and I am already liking it. :) Well, I liked it a lot more when it was over. But what I mean is that I'm so glad I'm doing it. We'll see how it goes! I told Jordan that I'm going to look like Jillian after 30 days, and said "please no." Haha.

I have a couple more surprises for Jordan...and then tomorrow he's taking me to see The Vow and out to dinner.

WAIT, WHAT?? Is what the people just said to their computer screens who know me well.

I don't like chick flicks. Unless Fever Pitch counts as a chick flick. The closest I come to chick flicks are Disney movies. But I had made a few comments about how The Vow looks like it's a great story and how I do like Rachel McAdams. 

So the other day Jordan proposed that we go see it tomorrow. I was pretty shocked. He said that we've never seen a "girl movie" together, which is true. So I'm excitedddd! 

What are y'all doing for Valentine's Day? Whether you're in a relationship or not! :)