Valentines

Because Steve really never looks at our blog, I thought I would jot down a few ideas here for Valentines.

1) I want to dip chocolates, strawberries, oranges, and cinnamon bears. I am really excited. I have dipped fruit in chocolate before, but I watched a few tutorials online and got some great ideas on how to decorate them. Here is a link to the videos that I liked most.

http://www.monkeysee.com/play/11973-dipping-and-decorating-chocolate-strawberries

I also saw these chocolates from Harry and David for other cute decorating ideas.

Since Valentines is on a Sunday, we could go out the night before or celebrate it at home on Sunday. If we went out the night before, Steve wants to go to an Italian Restaurant. If we stay home, I want to learn how to make Fettuccine Alfredo.
I think I am kind of leaning for staying in. I love to break out our Champagne glasses and buy yummy Sparkling Cider. This is a picture from last year's Valentines dinner.


I also want to get some balloons and some treats for Steve-- The only problem is how do you hide balloons for a day or two? What else do you get a husband who doesn't want you to spend money on him?!!