April Date--Take a Hike!

March's date was something Jonathan enjoys, so I made April's date night be something that I enjoy--hiking.  I like hiking and can sometimes get the kids or the whole family to do it with me, but it is usually an easier and shorter trail.  This time I got to push myself a little harder.  Jonathan and I hiked and talked and looked for wildlife.  We saw a couple of deer, some bats, lots of birds and bugs and we heard a mountain lion. 

The deer blends in, but look hard and you will see it. 

We packed a lunch and had fun taking pictures of each  other. 

I love date nights!

March Date--You're a Catch!

We had to skip our February date becuase of so many scheduling conflicts, but we made sure that we got a couple of date nights in March. 

Jonathan and the kids did a lot of fishing last year, but I never got a liscience.  Becuase of this I just had to sit and watch and the fishing trips weren't a lot of fun for me.  I would get excited for the kids and started to feel the thrill of catching a fish.  I decided to suck it up and have Jonathan buy me a liscience and let him take me fishing.  We went to one of his favorite local spots and he taught me how to fly fish.  We only had an hour before sunset so I didn't get a lot of practice, but I caught one.  Too bad it broke the line and got away.  Then Jonathan caught one and passed the rod to me so I could practice realing it in.  What a different experience!  That one got away, too.  Jonathan tried again and was able to bring one in. 

The we went and got some dessert.

I had a great time!

We also went on a double date with some friends, but I didn't get any pictures.  We don't double very often, but it was fun to do something different.

We met at The Goodwill and made each other a scavenger hunt list.  A couple of things that we had to find were an innapropriate item, something that went with our home decor and something neon.  We had them find an obsolete piece of computer equipement and a vegan cookbook.  Goodwill shopping is fun when you have someone to make fun with.  Then we went the Dollar Store and each couple had to find a dessert for $5.  Jonathan made a strawberry shortcake like dessert with mangos.  Then we went to the park and played a game and ate dessert and visited.  Fun time!

January Date--Under the Sea

As part of my Christmas present to Jonathan I put together a year of date ideas.  I found my inspiration on several blogs and from friends.  The ideas is that there would be no more asking "What should we do tonight?"  I gave him 13 envelopes--1 for each month and the last filled with random ideas in case we got an extra date night. 

Our first date actually happened in February because of some sick kids and a lot of other activities going on.  Jonathan and I met at the new aquarium out at the Wild Life World Zoo.  In this month's folder I included, the description of the date, a BOGO coupon and a scavenger hunt for us to complete.  After walking through the aquarium and completing the scavenger hunt we ate dinner at Dillon's. 

I CANNOT get this to turn the right way!

Some of our favorite exhibits included the giant turtle, the tree frogs, the penguins, the axolotl, the eels, the rock fish, and the seahorses. 

One of the reasons I liked this date is because we were kid-less--it's a different experience to go as a couple.  And of course, I always love spending time with Jonathan!