My Valentines

I'm not sure if you remember last year's post, which you can see here, but I mentioned last year that A and I came to an agreement that each year 1 of us would be the present buyer and the other would be the organiser of the plans/supriser.

 

This worked our perfectly for this year, with all our wedding related expenses.

 

I was the supriser this year and I was so so so excited for the night, way more than A because I knew what was in store!

 

At around 4:30pm, I got an email from security saying "parcel for you" and I thought nothing of it, A doesn't usually send me things to work and I thought it was probably just something boring I had ordered for my office, plus I was busy trying to get out of work on time, so I thought I'd just leave it.

 

At 5pm I get a call from security "Sarah we are going to eat your chocolates" to which I replied "What chocolates? Ooooo it's a special package!" and I ran downstairs to see what it was...

 

 

 

 

My first EVER box of a dozen long stemmed roses, ohh how I loved them!!!

 

 

Of course, I think boys are entitled to flowers as well and at lunch time I had picked these up for A. He looks thrilled to be holding them doesn't he? :P

 

We headed down towards darling harbour, and with some time to spare, we ducked into a bar for a beginning cocktail.  

 

 

 

 

I forget what it was called, but it was tequila based and delicious!

 

After our cocktail we continued on our journey, and I was being all secretive until I couldn't find the entrance to the place and we had to turn around... then A got cluey and said "We're not going to the Wildlife Park are we?"

 

Even when I said yes he didn't believe me and then I explained how we were getting canapes, a sit down meal with the Koalas and drinks for 3 hours.

 

He couldn't stop hugging me and telling me how well I did in planning the surprise. He was so excited.

 

 

 

 

I loved this little echnida!

 

The night was great - we started by wandering around looking at the animals, sipping on champagne and eating entree canapes.

 

Only 15 couples were allowed, so it was nice and intimate - it felt like the whole place was open just for us!

 

 

We had a Kangaroo talk.

 

 

Our restaurant for the evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then we sat down for a sit down dinner, we shared our meals and let me tell you, this food was good if I was in a restaurant, let alone in a wildlife park - it was beyond my expectations!

 

 

It was also awesome that these little guys were in the trees around us. After we finished eating, A then surprised me with 2 necklace and earring sets. As long as I am with this man, I will never ever need to buy myself jewellery.

 

 

Darling Habour even provided us with a fireworks display.

 

After dinner, desert canapes were served and then we found out about the giant 5mtr, 700kg croc!

 

 

By the end of the talk, I think it is safe to say that I was rather "Merry"

 

 

 

This is my collage labelled "you can't take me anywhere", which A said multiple times that night hehehe.

 

At 9:45pm we were told that we could run through Madame Tussuad's next door before it closed if we wanted to. Wanted to? of course we do!

 

 

 

A and I dashed through taking photos with as many wax figures as we could.

 

It was such a fun night and the next day A was still telling me how much he enjoyed it!

 

Can't wait to marry that man xx

My Valentines Day

S'agapo- the name of my blog means "I Love You" in Greek. Apart from some silly rude words, it is the only Greek that A has taught me that I remember. Considering that, it should come as no surpise to you that I do enjoy Valentines Day. Yes, I agree that you should not only do romantic things or say how you feel on this particular day, but I also don't think that an excuse to go out on a date or spend alone time has ever hurt a couple either?

For Valentines Day this year and every year after, A and I have decided that one of us will be the present buyer and the other will be the romantic planner. I think both parties in a relationship should get spoilt, boys love the flowers, presents and mushy stuff too, even if they won't admit it!

As you know, A and I don't live together so V day started off with a morning text message, a facebook post and a two minute hug at the CBD train station we both work near.

My card to A, inside it read "right next to yours" - i'm a cornball!

At lunch time, I then made a delivery to A's work (he only works a block away from me). His package included 2 Ghermez cupcakes and a box of red roses. After I told the receptionist I had a delivery for him, she tried to call him straight away until I stopped her and asked her to wait for me to leave (Duh!). She then asked who she should say the package was from, I told her not to worry, he would know :)

I also bought A his very first fishing rod, so he could join the boys in their latest obsession.

A's desk today 

For his part, A had told me to pack my toothbrush and a change of clothes for work the next day. When I asked if I should pack clothes to go out in, he replied, "if you want to". Hmmmm… sneaky sneaky.

 I met A at 5.30pm near my work and he handed me this single red rose, which had "I Love You" written on one petal.

My rose & I in my Target work dress.

 He wouldn't tell me where we were walking to or why I couldn't stop for a $1 cheeseburger (I was very hungry!!), but he did hint that he might just be making me walk around in circles and he was. When we finally stopped walking, I realised that we were at the Sofitel, which is only a few blocks from my work. I always admire the grand chandeliers in the foyer of this hotel, so I was super excited when we walked in, didn't check in and went straight to our room.

 Foyer at the Sofitel

As I walked in the room, I saw this trail of chocolates and A said "follow the trail"

I followed the trail to find the bed like this, with a bag of goodies.

After I excitedly looked through all my goodies A told me I had 30minutes until dinner and it was up to me if I wanted to change, but maybe I shouldn't get too dressed up.

NNEEEDDD MY HAIR DONE...badly!

 I wore this Kookai top and skirt.

(on a side note, I really need to get my camera fixed, my iPhone takes horrible photos)

We went down to level 5 and wullahhh we were there – the Garden Court restaurant at the Sofitel. A had booked us in for the Valentines menu, complete with another massive long stemmed red rose. This was perfect to me, because I'd rather be eating, chatting or snuggling with A then running around the city or catching a cab to go to dinner.

The pictures tell the rest of the story….

The menu was a scroll like this, that was opened to reveal what we would be eating

A waiter came out to hand me this rose

(note to self- seriously need to see gym more often)

 

My favourite of the night

 Cocktail? don't mind if I do.

The plush bed, lots of cuddle time, amazing food and late wake up for work made this a PERFECT Valentines day for me xxx