Hello from Traverse City!

I am blogging tonight from our gorgeous resort room in beautiful Traverse City, up-north Michigan! My husband and I are here for a conference for his professional organization.....we have 4 nights away just the two of us!!! This is the view from our 5-th floor room; you can see just a hint of the pink sunset and lots of ice that is currently covering the bay. We have a gorgeous room with a fireplace, large comfy bed, and a huge jet pool/hot tub for 2! While I'm not sure what we are going to do with ourselves without the kids for this long.....I'm sure we'll think of something! I just took an awesome soak in the tub, followed by some yummy-smelling apricot lotion, and am enjoying this cozy, plush spa robe that comes with our room. A little bit of pampering is good for the soul, that is for certain!

Anyway, this is a much needed getaway for the two of us. It's funny how with parenting, both of us working, and all the other "stuff" of life, it is easy to get disconnected. So, this weekend is about reconnecting and just talking, laughing and being together as US. We had a nice dinner tonight at my favorite Mexican restaurant of all time--RED MESA--which has the most delectable salsa this side of Cabo San Lucas! We had such a nice time just talking, sharing entrees (an appetizer sampler along with some sizzling fajitas), and enjoying each other's company. Note to self: We need to do this type of getaway more often. Tomorrow, I am planning on hitting the local art galleries and scrapbook store while my husband goes to his sessions; then we will probably meet up for a nice evening walk in downtown TC to enjoy this quaint little town.

So, we will not be with the kids for St. Patrick's day, but I was sure to pack lots of fun GREEN STUFF! in their suitcases. Let's see.......new clover shirts, green clover sunglasses, floppy green and white striped hats, and some fun bead necklaces. For us, St. Patrick's day is just about fun......usually funky green hats and lots of green-themed food. So, this year, Grandma and Grandpa will have to man the St. Patty's day activities. Here is my son in a shamrock hat he made today at preschool............don't forget to wear your splash o' green tomorrow! Pleasant dreams.