So why an 8 day trip to California to celebrate 10 years of marriage? Because my dad thought we deserved it, I suppose. So much so, that he forked out the expense for the whole deal as a gift to us. He said he was proud of us, and wanted us to have a nice getaway. I know...amazing, right? As if that wasn't enough, he also kept the older boys for the entire week. And he only forgot to pick them up from school one time, which I thought was pretty amazing for a senior citizen...HA!
So, besides the fight we had over a puzzle piece and the carry-over of that dispute over dinner with our poor patient friends, it was the perfect vacation!
We spent almost every morning sleeping in, which was like a dream in and of itself. And alot of mornings we actually sat around and talked over coffee...a concept we had only heard of in movies and in people's lives who I always think are lying.
Aside from the occasional afternoon poolside bingo game with the "mature crowd" we mostly just relaxed. Matt in front of the sports channel, and me by the pool. I went through three books in a week. And one was on CD, so I didn't even have to open my eyeballs, which was great.
So that's the nutshell...good sleep, good friends, good food, good times. Oh, and no kids.
I'll post a few pictures, mostly for my own entertainment, but certainly not to boast my photography skills, or lack thereof. I came home with 100 pictures of mountains and clouds. But I'll spare you all the details. But I just can't help it. It overwhelms me every time I see how specific God was in making every part of the world look so very different. Out there, it was like I had never seen a cloud before. They looked like they were hanging so low that you could touch them. And I wanted to.
All that being said, here's our trip in pictures...
Purple Mountain Majesty. (I sang it for days in my head)
Random, loud oriental people on the tram.
Matt & the oriental people on the tram.
Me & the oriental people on the tram.
The view from atop Mt. San Jacinto.
Cutest tush atop Mt San Jacinto.
Me pointing to Jesus atop Mt. San Jacinto, of course.
Pissing off the dangerous wildlife.
God's cool art.
Just a little souvenir I found.
Skinny dippn' in the pool.... What???
Starting a puzzle that started a fight.
Finished the puzzle, but continued the fight.
Forcing my camera on good friends.
Smiling on a red bench.
Heading home.
Looking down on the clouds.
Home Sweet Home.
The End.
The End.
12 comments:
You lucky dog. Who is that couple? She especially looks so familiar.
Also, the politically correct term is "Asian-American". Don't worry, I'm not offended.
YAY!! Your dad is one generous man. I am so glad you guys were able to get away.
And Nick and I really do talk and drink coffee together. It's one of our favorite things to do. I'm not lying.
Kim, that is Jason & Mandy. They went to SBC & Raleigh...maybe you knew them from one of those?
I thought you were kidding in the last post - I thought you went to CA in your head...That's so funny! I didn't know Jason and Amanda were in CA?!? What fun to see them! I'm glad you took a picture b/c it was good for me to see them too. By the way, You and Matt win the cutest couple award! Y'all are just the cutest dern couple! Congrats on 10 years!! WHOO HOO!!
OMG...I so thought you were kidding in your last post too. Actually, (and I say this with sincerity) I was just thinking today, I hope Abbey is really Ok. I know we're not that close, but maybe I should call her and take her some food!
So, I'm happy to see that you are indeed Ok and that you don't need any food.
I miss Jason and Mandy. They are so awesome.
Stacy and I have been talking lately about what to do for our 10th. Since my dad paid for me to go to Africa this year, and they took care of my kidos for 2 weeks, I don't think I'll be looking down that avenue for help!
I'm super glad for you guys that you had a nice time and only fought over a puzzle piece. It could have been alot worse!
And how obnoxious am I taking up so much comment room on your blog!
wow.. thats awesome. I can't believe its been ten years. You guy are oldies! ha.. better you than me! I think you have good photography skills. I especially like that you included the Asians in your pics. way to be cross cultural in cali.
post more pics..you guys are too cute!
Holy cow! 10 years. does it get easier or what? at least pass on some words of wisdom, guys. let's hear it.
jason and mandy!?!? i miss them so much. remember all the games of "couch" we had during our sunday school fellowships? i'll bet you had a blast....you 4 awesome people.
What an awesome gift! I'm so glad you got to have a get-away. Hopefully it won't be 10 more years before the next "coffee over breakfast."
Yep, I thought you were vacationing in your mind, too. Who gets to actually go to California? How magnificent of your dad!
I am so glad you were able to celebrate in such a memorable way. May all your coming years be full of peace (and spicy romance)!
You having a hard time adjusting to life back in the real world???
Haven't heard from you in a while.
Do I need to bring you some soup?
Hey! glad you had a good time - congrats! I'm also glad that you think that your husbands tush is still cute, Its been 11 yrs for us this year and Alfs is as cute as ever - what little he has:) While you were in Cali, I was on Hilton Head Island - YEAH for vacations!
Aly
I'm so excited you got to visit CA!! Pretty cool place, huh? I was pulling up the comments to tell you too: they also just call it "asians" out there. The first time I said oriental, they looked at me strange, haha. I wish we'd had more time to catch up at the bazaar. Oh well, s'what blogs are for, right?
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