In a few days we will celebrate David's birthday and our 17th wedding anniversary. We really try to separate the 2 but it is hard to do sometimes. With being so close to family, we wanted to take advantage of it while we could so just before Christmas, David and I left the boys with Mom and Dad while we went to Branson, Missouri.
Our little getaway was supposed to be all about our anniversary but I first wanted to surprise him with Susan Ellis.
He taught and baptized Susan on his mission almost 20 years ago. He loved many people on his mission but no one like Susan. Throughout the years, we have seen her here and there and every time it is so tender to watch them 2 together. They just love each other so much and I can't help but wonder if they knew each other in the pre-existence.
It was a complete surprise for David, which was my birthday present to him. Our trip to Branson was all about our anniverary, but meeting at Lambert's in Ozark, Missouri with Susan and her husband was real important for me to give to him for his birthday. He turns 40 this year and I wanted him to remember it!
From there on, we just really enjoyed alone time together. Eating at Billy Bob's Dairlyland where David said he had one of the best malts of his life.
Finding a walking/hiking trail.
Riding a self controlled "mountain coaster."
And watching the Dixie Stampede together.
As most people know who have toddlers, you don't get a lot of alone time together so these 2 days were wonderful. We really enjoyed it being just us. And I really think it was a trip that we will remember for a while.
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