Valentine's Day Surprise

For Valentine's Day this year, Trent took me on a surprise day trip on Saturday.  We got into the car and he typed the address into the GPS. I had no idea where we would end up.  We headed south so I figured we would be somewhere in Virginia.  A few hours later we ended up at Bowling Green, VA, which is a town of 936 people.  We stopped to get a look at the Bowling Green Farm mansion.  The farm house was built in 1741 and has continiously been lived in since that time.  The house was beautiful and built by bricks brought over from England.

After looking at the home, we headed to Hanover, VA.  We looked around town and saw the old court house and a few monuments. 

I love the shout out to the women!

Trent stated that the purpose of the roadtrip was to go to an activity.  He directed me to the Hanover Tavern.  It is one of the oldest taverns in America being built in 1733.  As we walked into the tavern, the first thing I noticed was a sign that said "National Tea Party Movie".  For a quick second, I thought that Trent had brought me to a Tea Party gathering, which is definently not my cup of tea.  The lady asked me "are you here for the movie?"  I looked at Trent who must has noticed my nervousness about the situation so he quickly replied "no."  I heartedly shook my head and giggled as I said "no."  He ushered me over to another sign-in area where we promptly signed in for a candle making activity.  Awww....much more my style.  We made chunk candles in a room that used to be the taverns bar.  They had exposed some of the wooden bars that made up the bar area. 

Mandy's Candle

Trent's Candle

Exposed bars of the old bar

After candle making, we went into another room and had lunch.  The she crab soup was excellent.  We sat and talked with the executive director of the tavern who joined his wife and daughter for lunch.  He told us some of the history of the tavern and recent ghost activity! 

It was a great roadtrip!

On Sunday, I made dinner for Trent.  The menu included Brocolli Swiss Stuffed Chicken, Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce, and a side of Spinach.  For dessert we had Heart Shaped Brownies.

Spending Valentines Day with Trent is always wonderful. 
 I love you, my dear.