I called the family together and booked a weekend away.
Harrison Hot Springs Resort is one of the beautiful places to visit in British Columbia.
Big Pools, and little pools. . . wonderful for the very old. . .and very young.
My beloved is not much for attention or huge gala events directed in his honour.
So . . .we surprised him with a non party.
He thought I was acting a wee bit odd.
We arrived at the resort alone, and nearing dinner time I received a phone call letting me know that the rest had arrived.
"Stuart's calling". . .I said.
How nice of him to call and wish us a wonderful mini vacation.
"let's go for a bit of a walk before dinner". . .I said
"should we go to the room and drop off our towels and get my wallet?" he said
"um, no let's just throw them on our patio". . (ground level by the pool). . I said.
He's thinking this rather strange, since we had talked of going for a nice long walk, picking up some dinner and having it in the gardens at the hotel. It is a bit hard to buy dinner without a wallet. . but he's a good egg and doesn't argue.
So. . we leave the resort. . .I see the kids all walking across the road along side the lake where we will be walking. . .so I look the opposite direction perplexed so that he will look the opposite direction as well. It worked.
We walk along the sidewalk towards the kids. . .he looks right at them. . no recognition.
He's thinking. . .they couldn't be here since Stuart just called on his way home from work. . .
But then. . . .he spots the babies. . .
(he recognizes the ones who are most recent to join the family). . .
And . . .he smiles..
"surprise" . . .I said. . . ."I invited the kids to come join us on our romantic getaway"
"Awesome". . .he says
"I told them it would be your treat" . . .I said
"Awesome" . .he says .. .
And that is where we all were this last weekend .. .
Tomorrow on his birthday, he'll get a proper birthday post.
Have a wonderful day my friends.
What a great surprise! How wonderful to have all the family together - especially those little ones! - for such a celebration!
ReplyDeleteAhh very sweet! you did good. How wonderful that the weather was great too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! It looks like a beautiful weekend!!!! This is birthday week for us down here -- both our mothers, Baby Cakes, my grandmother, my nephew, an uncle, not to mention our anniversary last week. :) Hope you all have fun continuing the celebration!
ReplyDeleteawww... what fun!! I love the "look at where I'm looking trick" It works everytime doesn't it ?? smile
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful weekend you had! The weather was perfect..and the family together. Can't wish for more !
aww lovella...that is exactly what my dh would want for mhis bd too.
ReplyDeleteno fuss, not lots of people, just the ones he loves the most.
what a wonderful gift.
And the Oscar goes to...Lovella! Sounds like great fun. Happy Birthday to your Sweetie!
ReplyDeleteTerrific. I am sure you had a most wonderful time. Happy BDay hubby of Lovella!
ReplyDeleteThat is so much fun.
ReplyDeleteI think most men prefer the small family setting for their milestones rather than the way women love to party.
And isn't if fun to keep it a suprise and what a beautiful spot.
It couldn't be nicer and you're all so close to home.
Such fun!! So glad you could surprise him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great surprise!! That is an ideal location for a little family getaway with babies. The warm pools are perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous birthday gift.
ReplyDeleteWe love Harrison too. I somehow can never get enough. I always want to go back...
So glad you had such a nice getaway.
What a great idea!! It is the perfect place for every age. Both of you are youthful grandparents. Probably being grandparents helps keep us youthful eh? fun.
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