Joey and I recently took a trip back east for our 13th wedding anniversary. We went with his cousin Cannon and wife Tiffany and had a blast. We spent the first night in Baltimore. I was surprised by how beautiful this city was. We stayed downtown at inner harbor. The first night we went over and caught an Orioles/Yankees game. It was a beautiful night, great company, awesome stadium, delicious bbq, and even a great game (orioles beat the yankees and there were tons of home runs).
Look at this funny sign we saw in front of a church walking to the game.
We (and by "we" I mean Joey and Cannon) scalped tickets for 10 dollars...so fun.
I know this picture is blurry, but I wanted a group shot.
The next morning, on Mother's Day we went to church at the Baltimore Inner Harbour ward, in downtown Baltimore. It was great. We then hopped in the van and jetted over to Washington D.C. for an awesome day of walking around our nation's capitol. With so much to do, and just one day to do it we saw what we could.
This museum was awesome, some of the highlights, the flag that inspired the national anthem, a collection of dresses from U.S. First Ladies, Abe Lincoln's top hat, the ruby red slippers from Wizard of Oz...and tons more!
The Washington Monument (or as I called it "the sticky uppy thingy").
The white house.
When we were here there was a crazy transient guy surrounded by police that was going on and on about how he needed to get into the white house. Our favorite line was: "The president goes in there, the first lady goes in there, my family is all in there, I've GOT to get in there."
We stopped to buy a famous cupcake. It was yummy.
It was a wonderful day in the city, and I decided I have to go back and see everything properly. It was amazing how patriotic it made me feel. My heart was beating so fast when we were looking at the white house.
That night we drove to Bedford Pennsylvania, headed for a resort called Bedford Springs. We stayed there the rest of the time. It is an historic resort built around 7 natural springs. It was renovated and restored to its present amazing-ness and re-opened to the public in 2007. They put ALOT of money into the place and it showed. I loved all the history and antiques, the serenity of the grounds, and the spa. Joey loved all of this too...but REALLY loved the amazing golf course. I rode 9 holes twice with him. It was so beautiful. Joey put it in his top 5...which is saying alot, because he has golfed some amazing places. Okay, so here are alot of pictures:
The restored pool room. The water is natural spring water. Gorgeous, right?
I took alot of pictures of furniture, the whole place was done right. I was in heaven.
Just a pretty hall I found. They restored all of these original skylights.
Our room, I should have taken a picture when the bed was made. hee.
Our room had a door that opened onto a beautiful shared porch with tons of rocking chairs. Look at the view.
A pretty staircase.
Out front.
The staircase from the other side.
We had a pretty fierce and competitive game of horseshoes. I kept having contractions.
I wanted to include this picture of a cool old gas station we stopped at in the town of Bedford.
The trip was so relaxing. I slept in, ate big breakfasts and had so much fun. I feel so grateful to have such a wonderful husband who I still love after 13 crazy and fun-filled years.
Out front.
The staircase from the other side.
We had a pretty fierce and competitive game of horseshoes. I kept having contractions.
I wanted to include this picture of a cool old gas station we stopped at in the town of Bedford.
The trip was so relaxing. I slept in, ate big breakfasts and had so much fun. I feel so grateful to have such a wonderful husband who I still love after 13 crazy and fun-filled years.
13 comments:
I'm so glad you took so many pictures! Kyle and I thought that was such a random place to visit but it looks beautiful.
Congrats on the 13 years. What a fun trip and awesome place to stay. The baseball game also sounded like a blast to me.
And..you look so cute in that red shirt!
Wow! Dad and I HAVE to go to this place...maybe for our 40th in a 3 years. What is this about you having contractions? Not good. I hope you are doing ok now. sounds like such a wonderful time with Cannon and Tiffany. Couldn't pick better traveling companions...When will Joey be home from Beijing?
Love the photos Cali. Thanks for picking up Joey's slack in the blogging department. He's claiming Chinese censorship, but I don't buy it :)
WOW! I want to go to that resort just to experience the pool room! Looks like crazy fun!
It looks like the whole trip was wonderful. Congratulations on 13 years!
That is totally the kind of hotel my dad would research and then have us stay nearby. Then he would make us sneak in to get a tour, while my mom and I plan exactly what we will say when someone realized we are not staying there and they kick us out! Congratulations on 13 years!
Wow, Wow! I love all your pictures! And I think you're more caught up on your blog than I am....I've got a lot of work to do!
You look so cute in that picture at the ballgame! :)
Kacey got it exactly right! Unless a drug company was paying for it (which they won't anymore!) we would totally just be going by for a look. I must say I have "seen" some pretty amazing places!! That one looks like fun. Glad you guys got to go!
looks like an amazing trip! That hotel looks gorgeous.
can't believe it's been 13 years. crazy
Cali, Congrats on 13 years. The years continue to fly by and seem to be better and better. I think we learn what works and become more laid back about the little things the kids do. See you soon.
What a super fun trip!! I LOVED D.C and got giddy reading about your travels there. The American History museum was my favorite museum there by far. And you're looking SO good! I hope you are feeling as well as you look! What a super fun time you guys must have had.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience at the Omni Bedford Springs in your blog. It looks like you had a great time celebrating your anniversary with us. We hope that you will be able to make it back again soon!
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