Paul and I once spent a weekend at a cabin in West Virginia. There was no cell service, it was quite secluded, and you couldn't see your nearest neighbor through the trees. We occasionally thought we might not make it out of the woods and had some horror movie plots running through our heads. It was one of our best weekend trips, I think.

Paul and I LOVE books. We love to read...(and yes, sometimes to each other). Each book we add to our library will be a treasured gift. This fund for our library will provide us with a few months of date night trips to our local bookstore.

Sometimes you just have to take a stroll along Lake Champlain and eat ice cream.

Sometimes we just like to hop in the car and see where our tank of gas takes us.

Help us keep our competitive edge sharp! We will rehab our game cabinet with new and exciting games...except Scrabble (#scrabblegate2016). Our date night game nights could get interesting, so thank you in advance for helping us keep the honeymoon going!

Sunday Brunch. Enough said.

After a long week at work, sometimes you just need a cocktail, some dessert, and a night out with your spouse to relax and reconnect.

There's nothing wrong with an at-home date night of take out and an on-demand movie.

The spring and summer may be short in Burlington, but they are spectacular! Your gift of a romantic afternoon picnic will remind us to take time to be quiet in nature and enjoy some good company away from the duties of work and home.

Encourage us to get up off the couch and go out for a romantic dinner and a film!

In March 2017, Paul and I had a long conversation in which we decided to get married. I gave Paul my grandmother's engagement ring and told him to return it later...and we just went about planning our wedding. In May 2017, Paul surprised me with the ring when he formally proposed in Pittsburgh's Natural History Museum.

With Lake Champlain just down the street, how can we not take advantage of the water! Help us mix it up with an date afternoon of water sports and a restorative meal.

Paul and I love hockey. On my first trip to Vermont, Paul took me to a UVM hockey game. We had a blast.

Dates nights can get predictable, sometimes you want to do something different! Help us keep the romance alive with an adventurous date night plan.

Previous meals I have cooked for Paul include something we affectionately refer to as "pork bricks." They are exactly as they sound. Paul has yet to cook for me. There could be a reason. Help me keep Paul well fed with tasty, tender food that cannot double as a hockey puck. And, give Paul the culinary boost he needs to treat his wife to a special dinner that does not come in a take out box.

Shortly after we started dating, Paul took me to a concert. I passed out in the hallway of the venue and spent time recovering in the empty, basement bar. The second time we went to a concert, I remained conscious. Let's keep that streak going!