Our anniversary getaway!

This past weekend, Dougie and I headed off on a weekend getaway to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary!  Our actually anniversary is Jan 18, however with Alice coming in January, it worked best for my folks to watch the kids in February. Mom picked the kids up around 9am Thursday morning and we got her to snap a quick picture.

Can you tell how excited we were?!?!

We headed up to Calgary for a day of shopping. Like I have said before, I love spending time in the car with Doug. We talk about everything and it's wonderful to have one another attention.  Once in Calgary, we went to IKEA to buy some more kid sized chairs. Our plan was head to crossiron mills afterwards to eat at South St Burger, but we decided to get some Vietnamese subs at Tang. If you haven't been there before...go!!! It's a fast food Vietnamese restaurant right by IKEA. It so delicious!! 

After Tang we went to Chinook Centre and did some shopping. Doug got new pants and work shirts, I got shoes and some headbands. We headed over to the theatre and watching Kung Fu Panda 3. It was great!!! We have been holding on to a movie coupon for ages, so it was great to put it to use. After the movie, we went for a delicious and fancy dinner at The Smugglers Inn. They have the most delicious salad bar!!! We even got a romantic seat right next to the fire place.

After dinner, we picked up some cheesecake, checked into our hotel and had a soak in the hot tub.

The next morning we ate some breakfast at the hotel and then headed to South Centre Mall. We went for one reason only - The Disney Store!! I love it there! We picked the kids up a couple gifts, grabbed another quick bite at the food court and then headed out Fairmont Hot Springs.

It was another great drive. We may have missed our turn off and drove for an extra hour, but we had a great time. We talked lots, listened to old mixed tapes and enjoyed a few moments on silence. 

Once in Fairmont, we did only 3 things: eat, soak and lay in bed. It was AWESOME!! Here is the view from our room.

We spent 2 nights there and had such an amazing time. I really am just so crazy in love with Doug!!! I have such a happy and fulfilling marriage. It is nothing short of a priveldge to be his wife.

8 years down, eternity to go. I can't wait!! Love you Dougie!!