Happy Valentine's Day, Carmichael!

With Valentine's Day today, Carmichael Patch asked residents to stroll down memory lane and tell us their favorite holiday memory.

"When we got our house in Natomas. We moved in on Valentine's Day and celebrated our first Valentine's with Carmichael Flowers. My favorite part (about Valentine's Day) is getting to put the faces with the (people I talk to on the) phone."

-Ila Destifino, 61, owner, Carmichael Flowers

"It was a surprise Valentine that involved a dinner and limo and a long time friend that came out of town. It was surprising and very sweet."

-Jodilee Prophet, 46, respiratory therapist

"He brought me 12 balloons and roses. It's in my house and we kissed in the rain."

-Tattiana Palaca, 19, courtesy clerk, Safeway

"It will be this Valentine's Day and finding the biggest card I could find for the best girl."

-Brandon Stephens, 30, Sacramento Zoo employee

"When I was little, I was one of three, and our mother would throw a dinner and give us all candies to teach us its an important holiday, to give us an idea that love is in the air and to feel appreciated."

-Nicholas Lozito, 24, works in sales

"I am one of the people who have endured being born on Valentine's Day, and no matter what the age, you are always referred to as a Valentine's Baby. "

-Sandy Kozlem, 73, retired/former director, Carmichael Water District board