what does 50 pounds look like?

It looks like:

Two 25-lb bags of Flour...

Ten 5-lb bags of Sugar...

And 42 bags of CHOCOLATE CHIPS!

WHY is 50 pounds significant? That's what I've lost so far!

ahhhhhhh! a little anniversary getaway.

The facts are these:

-Who: Ryan and I

-When: February 10, 2001

-Where: Boise Idaho Temple

In honor of our 9th wedding Anniversary,  my wonderful parents (and Uncle Aaron, of course!) took the kids overnight last weekend so Ryan and I could get away! It was so wonderful.

We started our fabulous date by browsing at Barnes and Noble.  I took this picture from a moving vehicle, I was impressed it actually turned out!

We enjoyed the beautiful weather. 

We went to one of our favorite restaurants and ate delicious mexican food!

Yes, isn't this DELICIOUS???!!! I LOVE Fried Ice Cream. 

I surprised Ryan with a reservation at the Anniversary Inn! I took advantage LAST YEAR of an awesome deal...got this $350 per-night room for only $129!!!!! It was awesome!

I think Ryan's a fan of BIKER ROADHOUSE! The full size REAL Harley bike was cool...

And I loved the set up of the room, with it's feminine touches.

The elegant champange flutes with their logo filled with kisses was so sweet.

And all of the authentic HD details all over the place...

BUT what REALLY won Ryan over was the FREE HARLEY DAVIDSON PINBALL machine!! He played this for hours!

Oh yeah, did I mention FOOSEBALL?

It was a fun and relaxing night away from the kids.  THANK YOU TO MOM, DAD and AARON for tending the kids while we got away! Can't tell you how much I love you!!

Can I put you down for the same time next year?