This year was a busy one with lots of changes. K began kindergarten which mean that I began teaching again through homeschooling. I also began a job as a tutor for Classical Conversations so I was officially "back to work", at least one morning a week.
And of course, baby #4 joined our family this year. Since he was due on 6/26, we
got away for an anniversary weekend in May. My husband planned this one without discussing any details with me. I arrange the babysitters (yep, mom and dad to the rescue again) and he arranged the details.We spent two nights in Oxford, Maryland at a quaint bed and breakfast. It was located right on the water, a truly perfect setting! We spent the first night on our porch just listening to the water.
The second day we spent shopping in St. Michael's, enjoying conversation and nice relaxing lunch! That evening we caught a play in town by the local playgroup. That was a nice surprise from my husband. He got tickets for the local community center's production of Born Yesterday. Eric and I love to see shows together and it was nice to see the local theater group.
I have to mention that this bed and breakfast had an amazing tree on the grounds. In this picture, I would be that white dot in front of the tree.
That tree was truly something to behold! WOW!
On July 3, our actual tenth anniversary, we dropped our older three children off at Grandma and Poppy's house while we grabbed lunch. Our one week old joined us for a nice lunch at The Tomato Palace on the lakefront. The weather was perfect and we ate outside while enjoying a very leisurely lunch!
We haven't exchanged our gifts yet. But a package did arrive last week that I learned was for me. Apparently there is another part to it so we have to wait for that to arrive. I have never had a problem ruining surprises. I love them!!! So the box is somewhere in this house. I don't bother looking and didn't open it when it came. I am fine with the anticipation!
I know what I am buying and will get it soon!
Happy 10 year anniversary, Eric! You are my best friend and I love you. Looking foward to about 70 more!
Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be,
The last of life
for which the first was made.
-Robert Browning
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7 comments:
I don't know how you can not open the box! I couldn't stand it, it would consume me until I knew what it was. Your will power is very impressive!
oo sounds like a wonderful 10th anniversary! That tree is huge!! Can't wait to hear what you guys got each other!
What an incredibly marvelous tree! What an incredibly marvelous way to spend your tenth anniversary.
:-D
btw ... you look gorgeous in that photo.
That picture of you is hysterical! You are so tiny {which most likely you were not feeling at the time, eh?}. :)
I'm reading a book about Elizabeth Browning right not - very interesting!!
Talk to you soon!
Thank you for sharing all these moments. It is truly very special that you have been able to recognize every anniversary. Ours just happened too, unfortunately it was on a day that we got very little sleep 9so we basically said happy anniversary and that was it). Thankfully it wasn't our tenth!
I love this series of posts on your anniversaires! Simply beauitiful!May the Lord bless the next ten and ten after that!
Love the tree - and you two look so cute!!
For our tenth, I was about 4 months pregnant with Colin and we actually did get away for a weekend.
T's parents had gotten each of his siblings an antique store find made of tin. We got a little bucket with a lid. I love that is has seen some life and looks worn. I've enjoyed following you on your anniversaries!!
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