Greenbrier

Philip's big Christmas gift this year, was a weekend getaway. It's hard to have a conversation let alone quality time, with two tiny people constantly demanding your attention. I felt like a few days for just the two of us would do us both good. (clearly he was thinking the same thing, since unbeknownst to me, he was planning a 2 night trip as a surprise as well).  I did research to lots of different places and decided to go somewhere we had never been. I chose the Greenbrier Resort in WV. It looked historic, which I knew Philip would love, and relaxing, which I knew I would love. 

the original chandelier from the movie "Gone with the Wind" 

We had a very relaxing two nights away. When we got there we checked in and walked around checking the place out. That night we went to the resort steak house and then the casino. We were in bed by 10. 

I had a bottle of champagne waiting for him to congratulate him on a promotion at work 

the next morning we slept in, got room service (which we hadn't done since our honeymoon), we played chess in the lobby, took naps, and then went to dinner and the casino again (we both came out winning !). 

For us, the weekend was more about having uninterrupted conversation, quality time, and sleeping:) Which we did. The resort was very fancy. There was a dress code. Tea was served every day at 3pm. There was a waltz every night at 10pm. Just very fancy (aka not exactly my scene). So while it was fun to go and experience somewhere new, I am not dying to go back. Especially after we got the bill and they charged all kinds of random taxes and extras to every transaction. I mean, what is a beautification gratification fund? :) 

But we were so thankful for time away and to be able to rest. Thankful for me parents who chased our crazy kids and loved on them while we were gone.