Date Night at the Drive-In

First, let me say how important I think date nights are. Whether you are a newlywed or you've been married for over 60 years, date nights are something that I think every couple needs. Some people may ask, "Why do you two need a date night? You spend every night of the week together?" To that I say that there is just something different about setting aside and evening to focus on nothing else but your significant other. Most nights that Noah and I are both home, we end up with a few hours after work to take care of dinner, cleaning, and whatever other projects need to get done around the house. When we get together with friends and family,  I want to pour my energy into them when we get together. A date allows us to just focus on each other and in the end helps us continue to grow as a couple. I can see that it will be especially important once we have kids, so we figure it's good to get into the habit right away.

Last Friday, Noah and I had our first date night in a while. It was a blast! It was our first beautiful weekend here in Minnesota. Summer is finally here. We grilled chicken, opened a cheap bottle of wine, and sat down to have dinner together. We then went for a walk down by the river and headed out to the Cottage-Grove drive-in. I LOVE THE DRIVE IN!! I always find it funny when talking to people that have never been to the drive in or have even seen a drive in. To me, that seems crazy since I live within 5 miles of two drive in theaters.

Here's a fun fact- There are only 372 drive in theaters left in the United States. Minnesota has 6 drive in theaters. Only two are in the Twin Cities metro area; one in Cottage Grove and the other in Lake Elmo.

Anyway, if you've never been to the drive in I highly recommended it. Pack up your cooler with your favorite snacks and beverages, sit back, put your feet up on the dash, and enjoy. We got to see two movies for less than what we would pay to see one of those movies at the local indoor theater complex. Plus, we got to enjoy the great summer evening  and sunset.

The drive in experience has been endangered with competition from the indoor super screen complexes. There has been talk about tearing the Cottage Grove drive in down so that the city could build...what else....another shopping complex. It's sad to see a great and fun piece of history on the verge of being extinct for yet another shopping center. I'd say, be sure to go out and enjoy it while it lasts. It's great fun for all ages.