Being a couple again!

Jeff and I had such a wonderful time in St. George. We were able to hold hands all the time. Visit without being interrupted by the needs of someone else. We enjoyed our time alone. That is not to say that we did not talk about the children, we did. I also called them at my convenience. So we did miss them. We love them with all our hearts, we just love being a couple also. We left home early Friday morning after the hugs goodbye were through. We headed south to Cedar City, Utah to the Shakespeare Festival. We seen the play "Gaslight". We both enjoyed it tremendously. We then drove to St. George, checked into the hotel. We then went to the main street Art and Music Festival. We were slightly disappointed in the size of this festival. We thought it would be huge. We were done in about and hour and a half. Lucky for us, the L.D.S. Tabernacle was having some mini concerts going on so we went on in and enjoyed a concert by the Owen Family. It was great. We then went to the Hotel and played Yahtzee, one of our favorites games, till the wee hours. The next day we got up and went to breakfast then out for miniature golf. Yes! Jeff did win again this year, but I must say, I did do better then last year. Look out Jeff! Next year I wont make it so easy on you. We then went and shopped at the outlet mall. We got a few presents for each other. I got a green vest out of down feathers, a green shirt and a purple one. Jeff got a sweater and shirt. Then we went to the Hotel, where I fell into a deep sleep, for the hour before we needed to leave for the play. While Jeffrey read the paper. Wow! how romantic is that. I was actually glad for the nap. I was exhausted. Then we went off to the Tuacahn Theater. We enjoyed the wonderful dinner and then the exciting play Les Miserables. We both were thrilled with the play. We each got something from the gift shop and headed back to the hotel. We had stopped at Smith's to purchase our goodies for the next day, it being a Sunday, we did not want to shop on Sunday. In the morning we got up checked out of the hotel, and drove to Zions National Park. We went on several of the hikes and to the museum and other sites. Then we ate a romantic lunch in the park. We had apples, grapes, banana, and apple-pomegranate sparkling cider, along with carrots, celery, and tomatoes. We also had crackers and a cheese ball. Oh we had such a romantic time being in the mountains. God has made such beautiful places and sometimes life gets us and we don't look around to see the wonder that God created for us. It was breathtaking. Jeff loved the hanging gardens the best. I loved holding hands and being helped by my dear Husband as I hopped off the bus or got out of the door or just on the hikes. I also loved the beauty around us and between us. I loved every bit about it. The trip home was perfect, as my sweet husband sang to me all the love songs he could remember,. He remembered a lot. I think this mini vacation was such a hit with us because life was moving at such a fast pace all summer, we did not have time to connect much at all. This was such a great experience it is such a fun time to get away and remember being a couple again. I love my children very much they are such an amazing part of Jeff and I but us alone is such a wonderful treat! I am already thinking of new and better things for next year. I love you Honey! Love and Hugs Lisa p.s. I did not take a camera with us, besides the one on my phone so needless to say next year I will remember to take one. I am saddened, I missed taking some cute ones of my hubby. Hope he will still be cute next year! ;0)