My Sappy Valentine

I know I told you all I wouldn't be that sappy romantic blogger but here goes. I have the most beautiful Valentine's Day with Ethan last year. As you know, we headed off to that resort in Big Bear, California for a few days. Well it was freezing as I had imagined but you wouldn't believe how gorgeous the scenery was! We stayed at this tiny little lodge and I honestly felt like we were the only people there. In the evenings we would sit around an out door fireplace with a steaming cup of something and simply enjoy the nature around us. In the mornings, we would get up for a walk through the snow (which was tough on my Arizona body!) and then relax in the steam room and hot tub.

Although it was so cold, the outdoor restaurant was definitely our favorite. It actually had outside kitchens so we could see our food being cooked and it smelled just that much better through the crisp air. They did everything from giant pots of clam chowder soup to massive steaks slathered in Worcestershire sauce. They would throw the meat on red hot coals on gas grill islands dotted on each side of the restaurant. The most romantic of all was having a glass of wine while a small orchestra played in the corner of the sitting room. It really was the most amazing trip and a Valentine's Day to go down in history for sure!