Pack your bags...

...is music to my ears. 

Last Wednesday night Daniel came home and told me to pack my bags because he had a hotel booked for us Thursday night in the Springs and his parents were going to take Joshua for the night. 

He thought we both could use one last relaxing night away just the two of us before our sweet girl arrives.

Thursday he got off work early, we took Joshua over to his parents house and then we were off to a nice dinner. 

That night we watched a movie in our hotel bed while enjoying or own pint of ice cream! LOL, don't judge, it was amazing ;)

The next day we enjoyed a delicious hot breakfast at the hotel.  This was by far the best breakfast I have ever had from a hotel.  A week later and I am still sad that I only had one fruit and whipped cream topped waffle.  That was one tasty waffle.

After breakfast we went to the Focus on the Family Welcome Center.  This was the first time for both of us and we were quit impressed.  What a neat place!  We can't wait until Joshua is a little older to enjoy all their fun play areas. 

Then we headed to the spa where Daniel booked us couples massages. 

After our massages we went and did one of my favorite things which is eat sushi!

Then we were off to pick up the boy.  But not without first stopping and getting some ice cream from one of our favorite shops...Freddy's. 

Since this was more of a relaxing getaway I didn't take any pictures except for this one
 

It cracks me up that this is the only picture that I took. 

 

Getting away with just the two of us is so refreshing.  It is so nice to not have any parental duties, to just relax and talk, and do what we want to do when we want to do it.  I think breaks make us better spouses and parents. At the same time I would be lying if I said we didn't talk about Joshua while we are a way from him.  We talk about him a lot, laugh at his funny ways, and get giddy when we receive text pictures of what he is up to.  We love going to pick him up afterwards too. 

 

We are so thankful for Joshua's grandparents who take such good care of him and allow us some time to refresh.  

I am thankful for a husband who takes the time to invest in our marriage and for the great surprise he gave me.