Quick Travel

Grandma Perkins gave Mick and I some much needed R&R when she borrowed the children for Valentines Day. I should admit that we lent them to her from the bottom of our giving hearts, but really we were just ready for a get away and she willfully obliged. I had to remind myself that time with grandma and grandpa is just as vital for the girls as was our top priority- time alone as a couple. I love when Mick and I are able to get reacquainted as the love birds we once were all the while knowing the children are well taken care of.

Our Destination: Boise, Idaho.

(I loved this Pink door in downtown Boise)

Why: A bigger city far enough away from the norm, close enough that the truck could venture without incident and where the 17th ranked Aggies just happened to be playing ball. Need I mention Mick and his love for the Aggies.

Highlights: 3 1/2 hours- there and back- for non censored adult conversation.
A delicious intimate dinner date at P.F. Chang's minus multiple trips to the 'potty'.
47 degree weather for hand in hand walks around red brick downtown Boise.
Aggie Basketball vs Boise State-for Mick.

(Spectrum on wheels)

Seeing my old college roommate and friend Rani, meeting her husband, and updating life stories after 10 years of separation! The time unfortunately too short.

A complete Othello shutout on my part, all white is a pretty sight on that green board.
Good hotel pillows!

Cuddles with my man!
Waking up late and undisturbed!
Hot breakfast made and cleaned up by others hands.
Spotting semi's with a tumbleweed stuck to their grill.

Listening to 'old' tunes.

(I was trying to record Mick singing to Van Halen, but he caught me!)

Seeing the always impressive site of a full grown tree farm, complete with a 'for sale' sign, and feeling chills upon contemplating the human lifespan of love, cultivation, and dedication to seeing nature through.

Being greeted home by my seven year old running out in the snow with her sock covered feet and arms full of homemade Valentines just for me!

Thank you Ruth, what a welcome reprieve it was! Are you currently accepting reservations for 2010?