Surprises

     This weekend Marty and I had the chance to venture out to Salt Lake City for my cute cousins wedding! After the reception, we were planning on going out in a date. That morning while I was working, Marty left to get his oil changed. I returned home before he did and took advantage of some nap time so I wouldn't be tired for our late movie. Marty cam home and woke me up telling me he had a surprise for me. He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a hotel room key. I know it doesn't sound like much, but it meant the world to me. Marty had checked us in at a hotel in Salt Lake to take a little stay-cation. I was so excited! We wouldn't be gone too long, but getting away is always so fun. With school starting up and Marty having to go on a trip for work this week, this is exactly what I needed.
     Isn't it funny how sometimes husbands or spouses know exactly what we need when we don't even know it ourselves? Marty knows I don't like when he is away, so I think somehow he just knew that this would help brighten my spirits and give us some great quality time with each other before he is gone for a few days. The gesture of a surprise is also very sweet to me. It is so thoughtful to make reservations or plans, write little notes, or just make a favorite meal to surprise your loved ones. It meant so much to me that he was thinking of me and thought to do something so nice for me. I'm difficult to surprise as I hate now knowing, but without any clues that this was coming, Marty was able to catch me completely off-guard and I loved it.
     That evening we got all dressed up for the reception and got to see some of my family. The reception was beautiful! Makaila and Andrew looked so happy. Being at their reception reminded me so much of all the feelings I had during my own wedding day. I was taken back and remembered all those amazing feelings I had that day. I remembered how excited I was, and the overwhelming feeling of happiness I had all day because I was finally marrying the man of my dreams. Weddings are so wonderful and I am so happy for my cute cousins.
     After the reception, we went to our hotel to change and drop our bags off. Did I mention our hotel was by the airport? I felt even more nostalgic for our wedding at this point because right after our own reception, we headed to the airport for our honeymoon. After settling into our room, we went to dinner at Applebee's, our favorite spot. We had some time between dinner and the

movie, so we went to Barnes and Noble, our favorite store to browse. We spent about 45 minutes browsing through books and of course, me fantasizing about a huge library with so many beautiful books to read. Then after that, we went to see the American Sniper. It was such a great movie and I would recommend it to everyone. The movie was late- we didn't get back to the hotel until almost one. We enjoyed a lazy morning on Sunday and then headed back home. Sunday was also nice because wee were able to catch up on some sleep and enjoy each other's company. I had such a great weekend with my husband, and I'm so sad it's over. Lucky for me though, I get a it more weekends with him. :) Being married is the best.