Let's Celebrate!!!!

This week finally arrived. I had requested time off for the whole week, so we could celebrate our 5 year anniversary and Troy's 30th birthday. I was so excited to get off from work on Friday morning. Since it was our anniversary, I stopped by the UMC cafeteria to pick up two donuts: one for me and one for Troy. I was little self-consiscous as I bought them because I didn't want people to stereotype me as a pregnant lady who is eating for two. Of course, I could easily eat two, three or even four donuts but that's not the point:)

That night, Troy cooked a delicious shrimp pasta dish and we enjoyed some oh so overpriced Coldstone ice cream.

I had planned a little family birthday celebration at Troy's parent's house on Saturday. It was a week early, but when a man turns 30, he deserves more than just one party. We enjoyed delicious enchiladas and home made salsa.

My handsome man looks just like the young fella I married five years ago!

Saku got his first official hair cut.

Thanks to Baby Einstein, the kid actually stayed still until the hair started to make him itch.

Sunday night we headed for our anniversary getaway to Sedona. Troy had booked a luxury bed and breakfast for us for two nights. Saku stayed with Grandma and Grandpa. It was his first overnight visit without us!

I was so excited to see this bed. It was going to be my friend for two nights when I wouldn't be awakened by a little boy's noises. Instead, I woke up due to a full bladder.

On Monday morning, we ate a three course gourmet breakfast cooked by a French chef. First course was granola, yogurt and fruit. Second course, blueberry and creamcheese crumble and third course was garlic chicken on organic greens. Kind of weird to have a salad for breakfast but it was good.

After our breakfast, we decided to go on a hike. We wanted to conquer the Cathedral Rock. In the beginning of the hike, I was feeling fresh, excited and confident that this hike wouldn't be a big deal even though belly has grown in the last few weeks.

The first two miles weren't bad, but the last half a mile was pretty much climbing up on the rocks. My legs were so tired and the high altitude didn't help either. I'm glad we had decided to bring lunch with us because that was the only thing that kept me going.

I was one happy woman when we reached the top. I was feeling pretty good about being 20 weeks pregnant and doing a hike that was labeled as "strenuous". Then we saw a guy who walked with a cane and he had made it to the top. Good humbling experience and reminder that I'm not that cool after all.

I was ready to take a nap. I told Troy that I wished that we were loaded and we could just order a helicopter to come and pick us up.

In the evening, we climbed on top another big rock and watched the sunset. Unfortunately, about 100 other people had read the some "tourist tip", so there was no making out as the sun was setting.

I have to say that I have one good looking man.

After the sunset, we enjoyed a nice romantic dinner at an Italian restaurant. My dish had pancetta, mushrooms and onions in some cream sauce. It probably had about 10,000 calories, but it was worth every one of them. This week's dr. appointment weight in will be fun after all this vacation/celebrating.

What a luxury it was to eat your meal without having a toddler throwing his food, and telling you he's "all done" every 5 seconds:)

Tuesday mornings breakfast menu started with the granola and fruit, second course was roasted pear with coffee cream. We would have preferred the blueberry crumble, but the chef redeemed himself with a roasted green chili and red pepper strata with bacon on the side. This chef was originally from Spain.

We went to check out the Oakcreek Canyon and enjoyed the cooler weather. We didn't get a chance to do another hike, so we just chilled in the by the creek for a while.

Before meeting up with Troy's parents and Saku, we had a chance to go to the temple and do some sealings.

It was very refreshing to get away for two days and just enjoy Troy's company. We loved the chance to spend time as a couple when our little boy wasn't dominating the daily routines or conversations. Many things have changed in the last five years, but our friendship and love for each other has only grown deeper and stronger.

Troy, Thanks for the wonderful five years. Good thing we have all eternity to be together!