Our first Tine's Day

So.......we're a little goofy and refer to Valentine's Day as "Tine's Day"...... I think it came from my mom, and I just brought it into Jerad and I.... but that's more than we need to get into today.  (sorry Mom)  :)

Anyway, yesterday was Tine's Day... and our first Tine's Day as a married couple!   We both agreed that we would not spend a lot of money since we just bought a concrete fortress house and we leave on our FLORIDA vacation in 3 days---------------------------yes, 3 days!  (I am so ready to go, I cannot STAND IT!)
We also said that we were going to do dinner at home since all the restaurants would be crowded and we just didn't feel like dealing.

We drug out the 'ole- trusty Weber....

and Jerad grilled us some DELISH filets that were better than restaurant quality, I think!

Took a Tine's Day picture..... (nevermind, my coat still being on and my no-make-up face)

I received one single rose for our first Tine's Day together as a married couple  :)   sweet surprise. 

Our wonderful din din- prepared solely by Mr. Busch....

Annnnnnd the best part of this whole post....... the strawberry cake. Oh. My. Gosh. Is this cake good!
Jerad and I had so much that we needed to sit on the couch afterwards anddddddddddddd we fell asleep at 7:30.  Whoops!    

Hope everyone had a wonderful Tine's Day with those you love!  
Jerad and I def. had a great night together at home, enjoying each other's company and laughter.  

 Disclaimer:
This cake is terrible for you.... I mean, terrible.   Full of sugar.... but ....it. is. worth. it.
Here is the recipe... seriously, you HAVE to try this dang thing!   Do like we did: Make it, eat a couple pieces, then take it to work for everyone else to eat!  :)  Ha!

Ingredients

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup mashed sweetened strawberries
• 1 small box dry strawberry jello

Strawberry Icing:

• ½ stick softened butter or margarine
• 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup mashed sweetened strawberries

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients and pour into greased 9x13 pan.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
3. While the cake is baking, make the icing.
4. Mix together all icing ingredients until smooth – may need to add more powdered sugar or strawberries for a spreading consistency. Mix well first before you add extra sugar or strawberries.
5. Once the cake is cool, spread the icing on the cake.
6. Store the cake in refrigerator; it's best when it's chilled for at least 2 hours.