Thursday, April 30, 2009

Alaskan Inn

Jason & I celebrated our anniversary this week (it's really May 12, but this was the only week Jason had off school,). We debated on where to go - even talked about Cancun (glad we didn't go down there), but we both really liked the Alaskan Inn (up Ogden Canyon) when we went on our 1st anniversary & they had a great deal in April, so off we went for 4 days & 3 nights of wonderful togetherness. We enjoyed watching movies, eating at YUMMY restaurants, attending the Ogden temple (neither of us had been there), hiking, going to the Hill Aerospace Museum, and, of course, sleeping in and taking lots of naps. It was really heavenly. I so much enjoyed spending 1-on-1, uninterrupted time with my sweetheart and best friend. As much as I miss my girls, we really feel this time every year (or twice a year if we can get it) is so important for our marriage. We feel so blessed to have had wonderful anniversaries every year. We were feeling a bit old when we had a hard time remembering where we went for all our anniversaries, but we finally came up with them:

1st Anniversary: The Alaskan Inn
2nd: Cruise to the Caribbean
3rd: Forest Service Cabin on Boise NF with our new puppies
4th: B&B hopping from Emigration Canyon to Payson to Manti to Capitol Reef
5th: Canary Islands, Spain
6th: Anniversary Inn
7th: Jackson Hole
8th: Hawaii
9th: Alaskan Inn

Each one has such fond memories and I am SO thankful that we've been able to take time out to celebrate and gain perspective and closeness each year. THANK YOU Cindy, Mom & Trisha for watching our girls. We love you!

Here's some pics from our trip:


The Glacier Cabin

Mmmm - one of our favorite Restaurants - Boccia D'Italia

Another amazing restaurant - Gray Cliff Restaurant. This place had like 7 courses.

Middle Fork Trail (do not ask my why Jason brought a football)

Indian Trail (so so beautiful)

Jason & the B-52 @ the Aerospace Museum
F-16. Jason Looooved seeing all these planes. We were here for 3 hours.

6 comments:

Kelli said...

Well, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY a bit early! That is great that you were able to get away!

Hmm....we have been married 17 years (almost) and we have had one get away at year 15----to Park City because I am too cheap!!!

Patricia Potts said...

Heidi, I can't believe you already got this put together!!! You never cease to amaze me. From the way you made preperations for the kids to the way you made this a special weekend. WAY TO GO GIRL! I send another Happy Anniversary! Love, mom/sis

diana said...

Happy Anniversary! Looks like you guys had a great time & as much as you love the kids..isn't it great to be with the husband too?!

Ryan and Shannan Hoffman said...

How fun! The Glacier cabin was where we stayed when we went for our anniversary in February. Love your pics. You sure are a beautiful pregnant lady!

Lena Baron said...

I am very envious of all of your getaways!!!! VERY.... ;) However, Leif and I are going away for our anniversary this year. Where should we go? Sounds like you know the best places...

Lena Baron said...

I am very envious of all of your getaways!!!! VERY.... ;) However, Leif and I are going away for our anniversary this year. Where should we go? Sounds like you know the best places...