November 6, 2011

Anniversary Celebration

To celebrate our anniversary, yesterday we went to 3 Lakes Park to walk around. We had a mini photo session.

Then we checked in at Hotel Sierra, the hotel we stayed at last year on our wedding night. We didn't get as sweet of a room this time around since it wasn't free via skymiles, but our room was still very nice.
I love this hotel - it's so modern and clean. They did such a good job with the design and aesthetics; there's nothing at all that is unattractive or annoying.
Our room had a little kitchenette. I loved it! It was like one of those little kitchens in Ikea. It was so tiny but had everything - microwave, stove, dishwasher, fridge, pots & pans...I would have been completely satisfied had it been my own kitchen.

Then we walked across the hallway, down the stairs, and it was a straight path to Pottery Barn in Short Pump mall! I showed Whit their beautiful Christmas set-up that I had checked out the day before, and we relaxed on their couches before it was time for dinner at Casa Grande, which is now Mexico..what?

Since we're hoping to go to Phish's New Year Eve shows, we decided to not spend so much money on our anniversary, so we got Mexican - perfect because we love it and it's cheap! I ordered a Malibu & coke to remind me of our Jamaican days lounging in hot tubs and at the beach. 

We went back to the hotel to cozy up by the fire pit before getting dessert.
Then we walked around the mall to find Cold Stone, where we shared a delicious banana ice cream creation. Since we had Cold Stone ice cream cakes for our wedding, I thought we could just buy another cake for our first anniversary, that way we could re-create the experience like most people do, but wouldn't have to worry about transporting the cake after our wedding. After looking at the price of the cakes and thinking about the future, we decided we'll just buy Cold Stone ice cream every year on our anniversary! That way we save money this year and get lots of ice cream!

Back at the hotel we enjoyed the hot tub before getting a good night's sleep due to my friend Daylights Savings Time! Yes! 

This morning we enjoyed the delicious free breakfast buffet before heading back to reality. We got to do everything we wanted to, and it was great to get away from our routine and spend some time together. It was a great mini vacation and a wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary! :)

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