Aaron came home last Friday afternoon while I was still playing with V and K on the seesaw outside.

He asked me what I wanted to do that night. I told him I just wanted to hang out and relax and go to bed early. Oops!

His response: "Too bad. A babysitter will be here in 45 minutes. Shower, get dressed, and let's go!"

He planned an entire evening out on the town for us. He took me to a really nice restaurant in downtown Roanoke and then...

he took me to the opera! We saw Madama Butterfly. I had been to the opera when I was much younger and don't remember it, so it was like my first time. I was so impressed. The best part was that we were sitting in the very front row, in the very center! I could have touched the conductor's head from where I was sitting. It was spectacular. I was speechless at the talent.

We had to leave after Act 2 because we needed to relieve the sitter (thanks, Megan!), but we got a good taste of the artsy side of Roanoke.

It was a great night out. What does it have to do with those shoes, though?

Aaron had been shopping for me. He bought two dresses (to give me a choice, and I'll take back the one I didn't wear), shoes, and earrings. It was so thoughtful. He even called my friends to find out what size dress to get, and asked the only person in the world who would know my shoe size...my mom :) So he got everything right. When I came out from the bathroom to get dressed, he had everything laid out for me to put on.

Thank you, Aaron, for treating me. It was a very wonderful surprise and I loved going out with you!