I'm ba-ack!

We've been gone all week on a little anniversary trip. Ama and Papa kept the kiddos and Craig and I got away for three nights. The first two were spent at a Lodge on the McKenzie River. Below are a couple pictures of the walled in gardens there.

Because of the rain, we didn't get to do the hiking that we'd planned. But we did venture out to see a couple nearby waterfalls. The one below is Sahalie Falls.

We had a great time together, shopped in Sisters, took a couple dips in the hot springs at the Lodge, watched three movies and ate out. Our second night we watched the Laker/Celtic game (go Celtics!!!) with our "hippie" friend in a little sports bar in the middle of nowhere. It was pretty fun.
This waterfall is called Koosah Falls. Picture courtesy the self timer :)
The last day we drove into Bend, did some more shopping, went the the beautiful Drake park, and then checked into our B&B. By the time we got there I was really tired and really missing my kids. But this B&B was beautiful and totally elegant. The thickest towels I'd ever seen, a towel warmer, snacks and refreshments in our room, a big screen TV (Craig was so happy about that!), down comforter, a quiet patio with a pond and little waterfall, and the innkeeper even surprised us with chocolate covered strawberries in our room after we got back from dinner. It was definitely the icing on the cake and a great way to end our vacation. Here we are before heading out to dinner that evening.
We enjoyed the scenery on the way home (to GP) and were welcomed my Ama, Papa and the kiddos who, I think, had an equally amazing time. Ama was so gracious to willingly take care of them while in the midst of her kitchen remodel. Both Will and Wyatt had a special day where they got to choose their meals, they all went to the park and the pet store as well as many other fun activities. It's always a good time at A & P's.

We returned late Friday night and are glad to be home!