There we were, nearly 20 years ago, counting down the minutes until we were really, truly married.
And here we are, 20 years later, counting down the days until we are really, truly going away by ourselves. Every now and then Dr. H. and I go out on a date, usually to a concert or out to dinner. But we're pretty sure we've only been away overnight (without kids, that is) once or twice since we had kids, and one of those times was when we went to look for a place to live—in Iowa. So that was about 14 years ago. We're not sure when the other time was, so we're not even sure there was another time.
But this weekend we are going away. The kids are being farmed out to friends, and we have a nice little cabin reserved in the Smokies. Not in Gatlinburg, mind you, but on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. (That's Townsend, for those of you who aren't local yokels. Think Christy.) We could go far, far away, but when you 20 minutes away from a place that's beautiful beyond description, why waste time traveling?
But if we had a week or so and plenty of money, we'd be going someplace tropical. Or Scotland. Or Australia.
I'm going to make it really easy on you this time. For Part 2 of our 20th Anniversary Bash, all I want to know is: where would you go for your 20th anniversary get-away? Or if you've already had your 20th, where did you go?
All you have to do this time around is leave a comment here, and you'll be entered in the contest. I'll be drawing the winner, by the way, next Monday. After we get back from our get-away weekend.
Glad to know you'll be travelling so far for your 20th Anniversary celebration. ;)
ReplyDeleteIf money was not an issue, we'd probably go to Europe or on an Alaskan cruise for our 20th anniversary. However, in the "real" world, we might go some place not too far from where you're headed.
(Love your wedding photos, btw. Thanks for sharing them with us.) :)
Happy Anniversary, Sarah! Enjoy your retreat!
ReplyDeleteHope you all have a great time! I'd love to go to Africa for our anniversary. I pretty sure Jeremiah would choose Europe.
ReplyDeletePhew...no pressure to disappoint you with not coming up with a blog...Mike just asked me this on the questions paper I told you about...anyway...my number one is Australia....but would love to cruise again...maybe to Hawaii...
ReplyDeleteWell we had our 20th anniv. in Oct. and we weren't able to get away, but we went to a dinner theater instead. We had talked about going on a cruise, but with one in college, one in private school and two little ones it just wasn't happening. There's always the 25th.
ReplyDeleteWe have talked several times about taking a cruise... in fact we were sort of planning one back on our 10th anniversary, but Glenn was in the hospital for a week with peritonitis about a month before, and we decided to just stay home that year. We would still like to take a cruise, but it might be hard for us to pick between Alaska and some warm Caribbean-type destination. I'm thinking Alaska might win out. I guess we have about 4 years to figure it out!
ReplyDeleteNot entering the drawing, just stopping by to say:
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
~Luke
Oh, that's an easy one. A looong time ago now, Glen and I went to the Greek island of Santorini. Details can be found here: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/QueenoftheHill/341140/
ReplyDeleteFor my 20th Anniversary, I'd sure love to go back there, rent another motorcycle and let the dust of reality fly off me again in the hot, dry air while my heart is re-warmed in the mediterranean sun.
Happy Anniversary!
Love,
Laurie
um, is Randy saying "come hither"?
ReplyDeleteand we just talked about this this week, and think Greece.
ReplyDeleteIt will likely end up that we simple eat something greasy.
You never know, but tropical? I am thinking nope.
For our 20th it is very possible we would take a cruise. Our dream trips involve the Antarctic, the Galpagos penguins. Peru would also figure in heavily. But we also would consider a tour of castle hotels/B&Bs of England too.
ReplyDeleteBut no matter where we go, as long as we are together it will be a good trip.
Hope you have fun on your trip. I'm dreaming big here...on our 20th anniversary I would like to go on a trip to Europe maybe. Most likely, we'll follow your example and go to our most favorite place in the world...The Smokies. We love it here.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Sweetie! It sounds like you have a lovely weekend ahead of you.:) If I could do anything for our 20th (in 3 years!) anniversary I would go back to Bermuda. We went there on our honeymoon and it such a paradise. Lori
ReplyDeleteHappy 20th!
ReplyDeleteLet's see, I have 6.5 years to figure this out, but I think we'd choose Italy, specifically the Tuscany region, or maybe Scotland. IF we had the money, etc. Likely we'll go to Capitola here in California. Only a 3.5 hour drive, and it really is a fantastic little town.
I might want to go back to Nova Scotia where we honeymooned, this time we'd visit Prince Edward Island. Paris would be nice too, but I'm doubting that will be any more affordable than it is now. Scotland and Australia sound fun too! :) But in all likelihood, we'll probably end up doing just like you're doing, and loving every peaceful moment of it!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend! Happy 20th Anniversary! May God richly bless you with another 20 years of growing together in Him!
Gina would love to go to Italy, but that's boring. I want to go to New Zealand and hike the Lord of the Rings Trail. For the Shire!!!!
ReplyDeleteSam is right-Mine would be Italy, but I definitely will NOT be going on a LOTR tour for my 20th anniversary! That's for sure! Unless he is planning on being married for 20 years to some other woman, he will NOT be going to New Zealand-we will be under the Tuscan sun in 17 years!
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ReplyDeleteI love your pics. :) Glad you had good weather!
ReplyDeleteIf we had the money in five more years, I'd vote for NYC seeing shows or Hawaii. Europe is my #1 dream, but it seems completely unlikely. ;)