Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Awesome 'Us' time

Spence went big for my birthday this year. Really big. He planned a get-away for the two of us, took time off from work to celebrate with me, and arranged everything without me knowing.
My husband knows me well. I love surprises, I love that he planned it, and that he took time off to make it happen... it doesn't get any better!
The escape was perfectly timed (the kids and I just got home the night before and we were TIRED.) Spence arranged for Nana and Carrie to take care of our kids while we were gone to the B&B. I am not sure they had time to miss us with all the fun and love they enjoyed. :)

We slept-in, talked, went to see Avatar in 3D and ate yummy food. It was fun just to be able to hold hands and talk to each other without interruption. (A novelty!) We loved the bed & breakfast. We loved not having an agenda, a pager, or a cell phone to answer to. Spence took the day off on Friday and we smiled so big and so carefree...
IT WAS SO FUN! What a wonderful break from the normal routine!
I am grateful for my husband who knew what he wanted to give me and made it happen. I was very surprised. I am still quite impressed by his thoughtfulness. It makes me smile just thinking about the dreamlike time we had together.
How did I get so lucky?! I love my Spencer. He is all I want. I don't deserve any of this. I am so grateful for every blessing I have. So grateful!
Chehalem Ridge B&B Newberg Oregon
We didn't take pics of us. Once again I forgot the camera. This is the B&B where we stayed with beautiful picture windows overlooking the Chehalem Valley.

8 comments:

katharine said...

Wow, how divine. You are very lucky, indeed - but you do deserve it :)

Mary said...

Well deserved--for both of you! What a good hubby. What a gorgeous place! Happy Birthday Saralyn!

Anonymous said...

Go Spence!

Jen and Kent said...

What a fabulous weekend! Happy Belated Birthday Saralyn...you deserve a good spoiling every once in awhile! Good job Spenc...

Darlyn said...

Yee-haw! What a fun trip and what a great husband for planning it! I'm glad you both got to relax and talk and just be together.

Mrs. White's library world said...

Good job Spence. Keep it up with infrequent but continual surprizes. We love you guys. Any chance you want to come south this year?

Scott, Amy, Lizzy, Andrew, and Sarah said...

That sounds fantastic! What a fun treat. I am so happy for you. What could be a better gift?

Scott, Amy, Lizzy, Andrew, and Sarah said...

What a fabulous gift. I am so happy for you. I would love to hear more about it later. Sorry we never connected and thanks for your blog address! It is darling and you exceeded my expectations. (you said it wasn't much-- I think it is darling!)