What did you do for your significant other for Valentines day?

CSM Michael Poll — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 16:37:22 -0500

Response by SFC James Baber made Feb 14 at 2014 7:21 PM

SFC James Baber — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:21:42 -0500

<p>Took her out to lunch and bought the annual bouquet of roses, and have some cuddle time planned for this evening after our children are put to bed, want her to have some romantic time together since she has to work tomorrow night and Sunday night for her weekend shift as an ICU RN, and every other weekend thing, just happens this weekend is hers.</p><p><br></p><p>I told her we would make some plans for next weekend to make up for it as well.</p>

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2014 3:38 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 03:38:30 -0500

CSM,

Here in USAEUR we had a training holiday but the kids went to school, I got to sleep in a little and then made some breakfast for the wife. I also made Valentines baskets for my two daughters with stuffed animals and some chocolates. Filled out their cards and then did the same for my wife. Later that night we all went for dinner.

V/R

1SG Haro

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2014 4:10 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 04:10:39 -0500

Since my wife loves elephants, got her this little elephant looking pillow, a card and a dozen pink roses (she loves pink). I also got a card (the two on the left) and a red rose for each of our boys to give to her. She loved all of her gifts. What's great is what my boys gave me: the little wooden storage box. One of the best gifts I have ever received.<br>

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2014 4:13 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 04:13:50 -0500

Since I am currently lacking in the significant other department I had some beers at home and blew my tax refund on a 1651 map of Japan.... totally worth it!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2014 5:14 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 05:14:47 -0500

<p>CSM,</p><p> </p><p>  Ordered my wife a mom ring with the names and birthstones of our 4 boys and her brother of whom we raised but has passed away in 2012. Wish I could be there to see her face when she opens it.  </p>

Response by SSG Shawn M. made Feb 15 at 2014 5:53 AM

SSG Shawn M. — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 05:53:48 -0500

Being in Kuwait, we had the typical Skype date and she got surprised with a Michael Kors Purse.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2014 9:55 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 09:55:51 -0500

Well CSM. I shoveled two tons of rock to help my wife re landscape our backyard.

Response by 1SG Shane Hansen made Feb 15 at 2014 10:04 AM

1SG Shane Hansen — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:04:15 -0500

I got my wife a $200 all day spa deal, figured she needs some relax time for taking care of the 3 kids while I am deployed.  

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Feb 15 at 2014 10:37 AM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:37:17 -0500

I decided to start building this library for my significant other (that would be myself). Then I bought a power drill to ensure I really make this happen. Now I'm learning how to use a power drill woohoo! Thanks Valentine's Day! :)

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2014 1:18 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:18:58 -0500

Valentines is like groundhogs day, find the nearest Red Lobster and put a dent in the paycheck.<br>

Response by CH (CPT) Heather Davis made Feb 15 at 2014 3:53 PM

CH (CPT) Heather Davis — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:53:21 -0500

<p>CSM Poll:</p><p><br></p><p>My family was snowed in for a week. I sat and listened to my Husband and made him an old fashion dinner. I shared a small box of candy and reminisced on our 20 year relationship.</p><p><br></p><p>I have to laugh I had to push up our wedding due to it conflicted with the mission that I had to go on. I married my Husband and the next day I was on a flight to Israel. I was harassed for my nails being out of regulations.  </p>

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2014 4:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:05:05 -0500

I got mine two Diamond Candles. Its a really cool concept, theres a diamond ring valued at $10-1000+ in each candle. She loved it! Cant wait for the candles to burn down far enough to get the rings.<br>

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2014 9:28 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 21:28:53 -0500

Oh what a cute question….This is the first Valentines day my husband and I got to spend together in four years, either he was deployed or I was…anyway, I got him two dozen roses, chocolate covered strawberries, and watched a movie with our son.  BTW the strawberries a delicious :).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2014 9:44 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 21:44:30 -0500

Back in January my wife was like buy me this tablet and I'll let you off the hook for Valentine's Day. I was like done deal!!!

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2014 5:19 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 05:19:10 -0500

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Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2014 10:59 AM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 10:59:35 -0500

I took her up a hill to view orange county at sunset.  Bad idea since she was gasping for air after that hike.  

Response by LTJG Robert M. made Feb 18 at 2014 12:10 PM

LTJG Robert M. — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:10:23 -0500

Flew from Texas to Georgia to surprise my 21Y/O daughter for Valentines and birthday weekend!

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2014 9:24 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:24:34 -0500

Wife's been wanting a new purse so I picked her up a coach, with some roses, and we ate at an amazing new Greek restaurant that just opened.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2014 9:21 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 21:21:59 -0500

Took him to hockey game. The next night, he took me to a chick flick and didn't complain :)

Response by SPC David Wyckoff made Feb 23 at 2014 11:31 AM

SPC David Wyckoff — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 11:31:10 -0500

In 28 years of marriage, my girl and I have never celebrated Valentines Day. Not once.

All year long I show her how much I love her and how lucky I am to have a woman so far out of my league. We don't need one specific day that thrives on guilt, envy and commercialism to foster our romance.

Not trying to bring down anyone else who does celebrate, its just not for us.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2014 8:57 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:57:55 -0400

Ever since we were dating I always told my wife that I don't celebrate Valentine's day. I think it's just a big marketing scam. But it don't bother her much since I take her out almost every weekend on trips or stores to buy her stuff and take her out to dinner at least once every 2 weeks or so. I think it's safe to say that we "celebrate" Valentine's day all year long.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 12 at 2014 3:20 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 03:20:39 -0400

CSM Michael Poll , are you looking for pointers from the romantics in the room?......JK. I know it isn't flashy or romantic, but with 4 kids..........

I always did the most horrible, disgusting, nastiest, dirtiest task from the honey do list. That one thing that you always put off for the previous 364 days. Of course I'm divorced now, so my ideas are suspect.

Response by Mary Burchard Pikula made Feb 14 at 2017 8:10 AM

Mary Burchard Pikula — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 08:10:45 -0500

My husband took me out to a very nice restaurant for lobster dinner (yum) and gave me a beautiful card and a dozen red roses

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2017 9:07 AM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:07:22 -0500

Several months ago I gave my wife if a FitBit and she is really into that; but there a more advanced model that logs stairs, etc. So I ordered her a new FitBit not exactly for Valentines Day but it was supposed to be delivered that day. Plus I got her two dozen red roses along with these two cuddle bears. Oh I might add. In four more months we will have been married 50 years.

Response by SPC Douglas Bolton made Feb 14 at 2017 12:32 PM

SPC Douglas Bolton — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:32:59 -0500

I did the usual. Took her to our favorite restaurant. We exchanged cards, but it wasn't the usual. I told her how much she meant to me. I told her how lost I would be without her. I thanked her for being by my side during the tough times and the good times.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 14 at 2017 3:27 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:27:37 -0500

Got her a nice card, will be picking up some flowers, then take her out for supper.

Response by CPL Christopher Thomas made Feb 14 at 2017 3:30 PM

CPL Christopher Thomas — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:30:35 -0500

Went to dinner, bought chocolates, a card, and my love

Response by TSgt George Rodriguez made Feb 14 at 2017 4:45 PM

TSgt George Rodriguez — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:45:51 -0500

Allowing her to sleep in this morning. making breakfast, lunch, dinner and cleaning up, Brushing her hair 100 strokes. Body massage before bedtime. Nothing is too good for the love of my life and soul-mate of 43 years.

Response by SPC Sean Martin made Feb 14 at 2017 6:41 PM

SPC Sean Martin — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 18:41:40 -0500

I feel that Valentines Day is completely overrated, and commercially shoved down peoples throats. I love my wife EVERYDAY, and I try to show her that EVERYDAY! Having said that, I/We don't do anything special that isn't received on any other day of the year!

Response by SFC George Smith made Feb 14 at 2017 11:20 PM

SFC George Smith — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 23:20:04 -0500

Fixed Breakfast and went out to Dinner
Got Her a Bag of heart shaped pretzels
Cute stuffed Bear with a Valentines Cup
and 3 different Types of Assorted Chocolates...

Response by PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster made Feb 15 at 2017 12:42 AM

PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:42:21 -0500

Cooked dinner for him.