Anniversary Getaway

Tyler and I have been married for five whole years. Pretty crazy! I just adore this man and feel so blessed that we have such a great relationship and are just happy as clams together.

We decided to head down south to celebrate our anniversary. We went a couple weeks after our anniversary because Tyler was on his general surgery rotation (Six weeks of 14 hour days and working weekends) and I was busy working overtime to save up money for when our baby comes. We were both definitely ready for a vacation. 

We stayed at this darling bed and breakfast in Orange, Virginia. It's an old mansion that was built in the 1830s that has been turned into an Inn. It was so charming! We just loved it.

We had an in-room couples massage that was just what the doctor ordered. It was so nice to get all relaxed and then just be able to stay in our room and lounge in our cozy robes.

 

The next morning our host cooked us an amazing breakfast. It's just one couple that owns and runs the inn and they were so nice and accommodating. I had e-mailed them to let them know I had Celiac and so they had gluten-free cookies in our room when we arrived and made a delicious gluten-free breakfast for us in the quaint dining room. Neither of us had ever stayed at a bed and breakfast before but we both absolutely loved it. Much more fun than a regular hotel.

We went for a little stroll down Main Street after breakfast. The whole place makes you feel like you're back in the 1800s. There's old churches and banks and this cute little train station. 

Next we headed further south to Charlottesville and Monticello. Normally by the end of March it's full blown spring and 70 degrees everyday, but this has been the endless winter. Unfortunately it was a pretty dreary day; foggy and rainy. At least it wasn't cold and snowy. It was still marvelous to see Thomas Jefferson's plantation and tour the house and the grounds.  

Finally we headed to Historic Downtown Charlottesville and drove through the UVA campus. The university was founded by Thomas Jefferson and this building, the Rotunda, was designed by him. The campus is just gorgeous.

One of my favorite things about living out here is the proximity to so many amazing cities and historic sites. We had such a lovely time in the Charlottesville area!

Baby Shower

I had the best baby shower a girl could ask for. My friends are so sweet and thoughtful. I am always so touched and inspired to be a better friend. Ali made delicious gluten-free poppy seed muffins and Marie made homemade granola with gluten-free oats for the yogurt parfaits and the quiche was crustless.  So thoughtful!

The absolute best part of the shower, hands down, was when Randi walked in and surprised me! I was seriously so shocked. Props to everyone who kept the secret. I had no idea she was coming out all the way from Sacramento. Best surprise ever. I definitely got teary-eyed when I saw her. She stayed with us over the weekend and we had so much fun! We miss the Spears terribly.

Ellen planned a fun game where she gathered everyone's baby pictures and we had to guess who was who. It was so funny to see everyone's baby pics.

There were also a bunch of bibs that the girls decorated. I thought this one was particularly clever.

It was a double shower for me and Savanna. She is four weeks ahead of me. It was great to have someone to share the shower with. The best part was we opened gifts at the same time so it took a lot of pressure off of my surprise/i-love-this-gift face. 

 Love you ladies! Thanks for a  fabulous day!