Last week, I was in Tucson with my hsuband on a trip that he earned through his efforts at work. It was a tough year for him, economically speaking, and although we've gone on the trip for the past 8 years - we are keeping everything in us crossed that we will be able to go next year.
The yearly trips are amazing. We literally spent $9 on the entire trip.
We slept in. We hiked the Ventana Canyon.
Photo credit: me
We went to a wonderful show in Old Tucson. We danced.
Photo credit: Paul Vasiliades
We ate and ate and ate - I gained 4 pounds. (Ouch. In four days. Double ouch.) Mostly - I just drank, swam, read and enjoyed the heck out of my husband.
I put my husband in jail.
Photo Credit: Paul Vasiliades
We rarely have time together. The few hours he's not working are split between the kids and his elderly dad, his obligations at church with choir and cantoring and landscaping for the prayer garden. It's a rare night that we go to bed at the same time, and equally rare when we wake up together.
Probably TMI, but there you go.
We badly needed to get away and reconnect.
Photo credit: Paul Vasiliades
My husband and I did the same 2 weeks ago - the first time in 24 years of marriage that wasn't business related. We swam, drank, slept and also reconnected. Even though we work together; the 6 kids, parents (all elderly) 2 businesses and life get in our way. He's a really cool guy and I found him again on our little 2.5 day trip. There's definitely more of that going to happen! Glad you got a little of that too!
Posted by: Beth | May 24, 2011 at 09:47 PM
You both look wonderful and what a blessing to get away and enjoy each other.
Posted by: Tammy | May 24, 2011 at 10:14 PM
It's always such a blessing to take a break, and it does such great things for a marriage. Taking care of your relationship is one of the best ways to take care of your children. =)
Posted by: Carolynn Dyer | May 24, 2011 at 10:20 PM
So glad you two got away to reconnect. Great for your marriage. Thanks for sharing the photos too.
Posted by: addy | May 24, 2011 at 10:25 PM
YAY!I'm so happy for you. And yes, it made me cry...happy tears. Being a military spouse I have learned how to rejoice in others joy. Some days, it's all we have.
Posted by: Heather Jirka | May 24, 2011 at 10:28 PM
LOVE that polka dot dress! super cute
Posted by: Patti | May 24, 2011 at 10:29 PM
I am glad you two had a good time and were able to reconnect, it is so important. Rick and I need to do the same.
Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | May 24, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Loved this hoping Henry and I get away soon.
Posted by: Mary Copeland | May 24, 2011 at 11:05 PM
So nice to see you guys enjoying yourselves.. and so happy you were able to get away and CHILL! Four pounds on you just means your hair got a bit poofy in the Tucson weather or something... you can easily take that off in about, what, a second?! You look fabulous!
Posted by: Katherine | May 24, 2011 at 11:09 PM
What a wonderful thing to get away together! Here's hoping you're able to go again next year. My hubby and I keep talking about a long weekend getaway, but life and all the drama of kids, ill parents, work, church, etc keep getting in the way. I'm glad someone can be having the fun, important time together, even if it's not us!
Posted by: Deborah | May 24, 2011 at 11:16 PM
How wonderful that you got a trip together! You looked beautiful in that pink polka dot dress.
Posted by: Kait | May 25, 2011 at 12:00 AM
YAY!I'm so glad you made it this year.
Posted by: kyooty | May 25, 2011 at 06:03 AM
Good for you!
Posted by: Lisa | May 25, 2011 at 07:39 AM
Maybe you've said, but what does your husband do exactly?
Just curious/nosy :)
Posted by: Jennifer | May 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM
How lovely for you! Glad you were both able to enjoy in good health.
Posted by: Pat | May 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM
so happy you could get away and to such a lovely place.
Posted by: Sandra | May 25, 2011 at 03:50 PM
Good for you two! It's so important to reconnect--great pictures!
Posted by: Iowamom | May 25, 2011 at 08:32 PM
So glad you two were able to get away and reconnect. You must tell me where that fantastic polka dot dress is from! You look great in it.
Posted by: Kristen | May 25, 2011 at 09:29 PM
What a wonderful trip! Glad you got away. I love Tucson, went to college there and loved it!
Posted by: maggie | May 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM
I know you both are busy, but you should really both consider cutting back on outside committments and making a point of spending more time together. I imagine you want to stay married after the kids are grown and gone...don't neglect your relationship now thinking you will be able to just pick it up later. Turn off the pc and tv and go to bed at the same time. Eat dinner together after the kids eat. Go out once a week, even just for coffee, together.
If you don't have time to do that...think of all the time you'll have if you're alone. And don't say "oh, not me"...second marriages are more likely to fail, remember.
Posted by: Lia | May 26, 2011 at 09:36 AM
I love your black dress with the pink polka-dots. Very cute. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get it?
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Posted by: Lora | May 26, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Congratulations to your husband for getting the reward, I wish we all could travel for $9. What a great gift.
Posted by: Potty Training | May 26, 2011 at 12:04 PM