The loooooove tour

Valentine's day is approaching quickly and I won't lie: I'm excited. No, I don't have a boyfriend this year and honestly I've never been seriously dating someone on Feb. 14th but that doesn't make me enjoy it any less. I bake cupcakes with pink frosting and sprinkles, I buy my friends funny little presents, and I pass little kid cards out around the office. Last year they were "Hello Kitty" themed and included mini temporary tattoos (which were a HUGE hit at work...seriously...I'm not being sarcastic.) I'm thinking maybe Disney Princesses this year but it's still up in the air.

So in preparation for the big day, my friend Chris and I have decided if we don't end up with dates we are going to go to the Minnesota Zoo's Love Tour and be the most obnoxiously cute couple in attendance.

First, you might be wondering, "What is a love tour?" Well, here is the zoo's definition of a love tour (just in case you didn't click on the link above...although I'm sure there are other definitions out there):

Our annual Valentine event is a perfect way to spend a romantic evening out. This year’s event will again provide a glimpse into the private lives of a variety of animals. From courtship to breeding, our furry, feathered, and scaly, indulge in exotic romantic rituals. For adults only (ages 21 +) the Love Tour is a one of a kind experience. After your tour enjoy a sumptuous dinner in Discovery Bay.

So, our plan is to be so sugary sweet people want to hit be us by the end of the night. The checklist is a work in progress. Feel free to add to it as you see fit.

• Matching velour track suits [X]
• Ridiculous pet names [still taking suggestions...honeycakes and mr. wubbster have been thrown out there]
• Laminated wallet pictures of our "kids" aka pets to show anyone who will listen [X]
• Telling stories of how we met? [story still being developed]

And to top it all off....

• Fake proposal complete with tears and a ginormous ring pop [X]