As much as I love my kids, I love being without them for a while too, which was a luxury Craig and I got to enjoy two weekends ago. To perform this incredible feat, we convinced my mom to fly out from Cali for the weekend (this didn't take much convincing by the way) and she teemed up with two of my aunts to man the troops so we could have some time off!
We didn't really go far because I'm lame and still have separation anxiety, but we had a great time sticking close to home, finally celebrating our whole ten years of marriage.
We rented a hotel suite and went out to eat and relaxed and bought stuff...
I expected to be spoiled, maybe even get some flowers and a romantic card, but no! Check out this gift that Craig got for me.
Isn't it beautiful? :)
I had my camera in hand when we went to see some nearby "springs." Springs...ha! See, around here, water runs underground between a space in the limestone. This is called an aquifer. On a nearby State University campus, you can go check out the water bubbling up from beneath the ground.
While we were there, I took pictures of lots of bori-- I mean interesting things...
My first action shot with my new camera (if you can call taking a picture of a turtle action!). As slow as this guy is moving, I still managed to take a blurry shot. :)
I thought this was a cool picture. Don't ask what that building is up there - I have no idea, but it looks like a castle, doesn't it? Now, I am by no means a skilled photographer, but it is kinda fun and therapeutic to walk around looking for interesting stuff to snap.
Uh, yeah. Another one of those shots. 
And another... ;)And check out this web...
Puts Charlotte's to shame.And the required self-portrait:
Headed for the trees...
Below: Can you see the turtles? Just a reminder that I'm not exactly a skilled photographer...
And the moment you've been waiting for...Ta-da!
The gushing "springs"Is it just me, or does this seem like a bit of a letdown?
Finally, back at the hotel after our day of looking at bubbles in the water and shopping at lots of cool places, Craig shows off what he got for his gift:
In all fairness, he probably got a bit jipped. But it is a cool watch, right? 
2 comments:
OMG I know I already told you, but I really love the new camera! I love that you guys got to get away together, and i LOVE that picture of you guys! You look great! I'm so excited that you'll be out here soon! Can't wait to hang out with ya!! :-D
What a great camera!! You took some great pictures, the turtles walking across the log are so cute. Glad you had some fun kid-free time!
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