Nurtured
My husband and I were desperately needing some time alone together. We decided to continue a tradition we started last year, of going away for a night in November. We rented a very inexpensive little room at the lake in a nearby town.
The drive down was beautiful and peaceful. When we got to our destination, we ate chili by the fire (we brought our own food) and enjoyed a night of just being together and nurturing our marriage. It was very relaxing and cozy. We also brought our own sparkling pomegranate juice (found at the discount grocery store), and some crystal glasses my mom gave me.
The next morning we woke up to snow! Even though we were a bit worried about the roads, it was so festive and fun to have snow! Usually we don’t get snow in our area until January, so this was kind of a treat!
After a a leisurely breakfast together, we decided to venture out to do a little bit of shopping, since our children are usually with us, and we wanted to buy a few secret Christmas gifts. (I had to take a picture of this cute dog looking at me from the truck window!)
We stopped at Panera for lunch, which was so delicious! I hadn’t been to Panera in years, so I relished every bite. I had broccoli cheese soup and a chicken salad with avocado.
And then we shared a brownie–this was my half–it tasted so good! We went to another store after this, and then we decided to head home before it got dark, just in case the roads were icy.
I think every married couple should try to get away together occasionally if possible. We didn’t get to do this very often when our children were younger (because it seems like I was always either pregnant and very sick or nursing, and we didn’t live near family), but now that they are getting older and we live near my parents, it’s such a huge blessing to go on an overnight date with my man. We come away from our time together with a sense of having a nurtured marriage and a closer relationship. ♥
I love that you guys get away in November! I love fall and winter and would love to go somewhere cozy for a night. And the fact that you woke to snow… that was just too perfect! Loved the photos, just gorgeous. 🙂
Thank you, Cat! Getting away in the fall and winter is lovely. We haven’t been able to do that for the past couple of years, but hopefully we’ll be able to go again someday! 🙂
So happy for your fun getaway, Joy! We have a hard time getting away too but it so worth it!
Aww, that's sweet of you, thank you! 🙂
Looks like a wonderful night away!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
How wonderful. Love the photos. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Thank you, Trish! I hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful, too! 🙂
Good for you guys! The whole time you all spent together just seemed great. My husband and I have had a couple overnighters similar to yours, and the sweet simplicity of those times (alone) have been the best! (: Thanks for sharing the pictures. The one of the two of you in the snow is just beautiful Joy! Hope you and your family have a nice Thanksgiving and that your hubby secures work soon if he hasn't already.
God bless you all ~
Mitzi
Thank you so much, Mitzi! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving also! 🙂
What a sweet picture! It's good that you were able to get away for some time alone. And the snow, what a special treat!
Thank you! The snow was beautiful and made for a fun memory! 🙂
What a beautiful time! We have several kids six and no parents living near. My mom has offered to come and stay to let us go somewhere alone for a week. We've been married 11 years and haven't ever been alone!:) for something like this.
You are blessed. So happy for you!��
Thank you! We've been married for almost 17 years, and during our early years I think we only went somewhere alone once (and my mom had to travel to stay with our kids). So, I can probably count on one hand the times we've been away together (and it has only been for one night), but now that we live near my mom, we try to set aside those times more frequently (again, just for one night, because it's cheaper and my husband doesn't get paid vacations). 🙂
But I can say, you can have a wonderful, happy marriage without ever going away somewhere. Most of my happiest times in our marriage have taken place right here in our own home. ♥
So happy to hear you were able to get away and spend some time together! That's so neat that you were able to wake up to snow! The memories you made will last a lifetime!
Thank you, Kristin! We were feeling like we really needed some time alone! 🙂
Very sweet!! Any time hubby and are out alone together it is a date. Even a quick run to Mcdonalds in summer for the air conditioning is a date. Ya…we are cheap dates. :0)
Yes, I agree, just being together counts as a date! We consider errand trips to be dates, too. 🙂