A couple weekends ago, Jeff and I got to get away with some friends for the weekend. The WHOLE weekend!
It was 2 glorious nights and days of kid free living. No schedules, no bath time, no bed time routines, no picking up toys, no Mommy I needed you, no Daddy will you play with me?
Just pure adult fun. Did I mention that is was a wine tasting weekend?
(My liver sure knows this well)
We lived it up. We ate dinner at 9pm instead of going to bed, we danced to Neil Diamond instead of Laurie Berkner, we walked lazily down the street instead of hurrying in and out of stores, we had actual conversations and we had wine before noon and after noon.
We enjoyed good food, good drinks and good friends.
It was 2 glorious nights and days of kid free living. No schedules, no bath time, no bed time routines, no picking up toys, no Mommy I needed you, no Daddy will you play with me?
Just pure adult fun. Did I mention that is was a wine tasting weekend?
(My liver sure knows this well)
We lived it up. We ate dinner at 9pm instead of going to bed, we danced to Neil Diamond instead of Laurie Berkner, we walked lazily down the street instead of hurrying in and out of stores, we had actual conversations and we had wine before noon and after noon.
We enjoyed good food, good drinks and good friends.
We walked a long way; to half way between the equator and the north pole.
And best of all, we enjoyed picture perfect weather, scenery only written about in poetry and the fall color that nature could muster.
50 comments:
Looks like fun. A magical WW to you!
Beautiful pictures.
I have got to visit Michigan someday.
Wow!
Looks like a great time. When your LFT's are down, let me know, and we'll have a virtual glass of wine together, okay?
Wow, that sounds like so much fun! I need a weekend away so badly. And wine. Lots and lots of wine.
Oh I think we are in serious need of that.
A weekend away from the kids AND wine?! What could be better!?
aww - looks like a wonderful (*dreamy) time!
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Looks absolutely glorious! Congratulations on perservering through the work required to actually get away! It's worth it, no? :-)
Blessings!
Lovely! What a lucky duck you are!
I love weekends away. I am thinking that I need to plan one. But I always have to make it a surprise because my husband never willingly spends money :-)
I love weekends away. I am thinking that I need to plan one. But I always have to make it a surprise because my husband never willingly spends money :-)
OMG Jen the color and scenery up there looks absolutely amazing.. you must of had a great weekend. Can't wait to hear about it!
That's so wonderful that you guys got away and enjoyed some time to yourselves! And the pics are beautiful. I'm only a tiny bit jealous. LOL!
Looks fun and relaxing! Great pics!
that sounds heavenly...i need a weekend like that!
Jen,
SOUNDS GLORIOUS. Bet coming home and being mom again was a hard adjustment! :) I'm so glad you had some time away together!
Good for you guys!! What a great getaway! If anybody deserves a break, it's you guys!!
A weekend away without the kids......I'm so envious!
You had me at "A Weekend Away, Wine Included."
No words needed for this one to cause some mean green envy. But good for you guys!!! Honest, it looks like you all had a perfect time.
Em
I am so glad that you got away, grown up time is the BEST!!!!
I am jealous but I do not have as much on my plate as you....
Beautiful pictures! I am sure it was a wonderous weekend!
Oh how lovely. I'm jealous!
You deserved every minute of this. Every. Stinkin'. Minute.
Wanna join me for some chocolate cake tonight? With wine? We need to make a date.
Oh, I am jealous! Looks like you guys had a great time. I think it's time to start bugging Rocky about a trip to Michigan!
I never rec'd my invite??? WTF???
BTW, you are one tall drink of water, woman :)
what amazing fall color. The pics are great. I cant wait till our first weekend away...someday, right?
Awesome place! And I love the pic of you double fisted. Go you!!!!!
OK, First - You look beautiful in the pics!!! :-) - particularly the one of you holding up the 2 glasses of wine.
Two - I'm totally jealous!
Three - Is that's a Vera Bradley bag strap on your shoulder in that one pic?!?! :-)
Absolutely beautiful pics! I have to go up there!!!!!!
I'm so jealous.
Looks like you had a wonderful time! I'm jealous :o) Thanks for sharing!
I love weekends away without kids. We have had one in 7 years. I'm thinking after looking at your pictures and how happy and relaxed you all look, that maybe we should do it a little more ofter than we do.
We should totally hang out with a big box of wine. But I don't think I'm anywhere near the center of the north pole and the equator...I'm just sitting here in Butthole, PA. :)
I hope you enjoyed your fun weekend!
Over from WW. Looks like so much fun. I might have to suggest this kind of weekend to my hubby and friends. Wine, good. Friends, good. Dancing, good. Being lazy, good!!!
Oh wow! Sounds and looks just GLORIOUS!
I am absolutely GREEN! What a fantastic get-away!
Happy WW!
What a fantatic weekend. Enjoying a glass (or 3) of wine and the beuaty of fall. Can't think anything better.
HooRay for time to be alone without kids!
Good for you guys!
Have a great day!
and I bet you thought about the children every minute you were gone . . .
I was sold at the word WINE. How fun for you to get time away and enjoy a weekend with friends and WINE.
Jen - we have been up to wine country on Old Mission Pen many a time and I LOVE it up there. It is absolutely gorgeous any time of the year. I am hoping you made it to Chateau Chantal as it is the most beautiful winery of them all up there...
First of all-congrats! Getting away is so needed!
And second....are you really that much taller than your husband? Because my baby brother is short and madly in love with a girl who is REALLY tall and so he won't even pursue it even though they have been friends forever.
So great that you and Jeff were able to escape for an adult weekend. The pictures are gorgeous!! It looks like you all enjoyed yourselves immensely!!
That sounds like heaven!!! But, I'll admit, I do love me some Laurie Berkner,even when the kids aren't around :)
*sigh* It looks heavenly...
Oh how glorious!!! It sounds like a dream!!
Wow, what a fantastic looking getaway! Just about perfect, I'd say!
sooo much fun! and i have to say, i don't know that i've seen u in a picture recently. u r quite a beautiful lady...must be those sweet kids and nice huuby who takes u on trips! oh, and the wine...i'm jealous!
Looks and sounds like a great weekend! The scenery is absolutely gorgeous. Glad you got away. Two whole nights? WOW!
Great pics!!
Looking forward to looking in on you again!
Jay
Your photo collage is so pretty!
And you can add me to the list of those who are jealous!
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