Our honeymoon was two days spent in Tampa and then a seven day cruise in the Western Caribbean. Our first anniversary we spent in Cancun. The second anniversary we celebrated a little early and went to Orlando for a friend’s wedding. This is anniversary number three. Kids’ schedules and Hub’s work restraints left us only a weekend to spend alone. We chose to come to our condo in Moab, Utah.
Moab has gorgeous scenery and plenty to do, but for some reason it has never been my number one choice of vacation destinations. I tend to overlook what is in my own “backyard.” But, no more.
Yesterday we rented ATVs at 8:00 a.m. and spent the entire day exploring the “Chicken Corners” area. Around almost every bend was a beautiful view. We brought along a picnic lunch and ate it at a breathtaking overlook of the Colorado River.
I could go on and on in attempting to describe the scenery and the wildlife we saw, but the real reason the day was special to me was because I got to share it with my husband. Hub was so happy riding the trail. Many times he stopped and pointed out a ridge or a trail and shared memories from his childhood. His family took many trips to Moab when Hub was growing up and it is a place he truly loves.
Hub wasn’t aware of it, but I was watching him. I was watching him and loving how his face would light up as he pointed out certain landmarks. He would smile as he told of jeeping at Elephant Hill. He laughed when he remembered how his dad had once pulled a bunch of sagebrush onto a trail in an attempt to block it as a joke and how the next people to come along in a jeep only paused for a second before plowing right through.
Hub shared memories on Friday night as we ate at Sunset Grill sitting high on a ridge overlooking the city of Moab. Last night, on a whim, we decided to drive one and a half hours to Grand Junction, Colorado for dinner. On the drive Hub shared memories of times he spent with his own kids in the Moab area. Though I shared some memories of my own, most of the time I spent listening…and loving.
Sharing memories from the past was important to my husband. Spending the weekend together doing something he enjoys built a memory for the future.
A good memory.
June 29, 2008 at 3:50 pm
What a beautiful story. I’m so glad you were able to get away alone for some quality time. Everything sounds heavenly.
June 29, 2008 at 9:16 pm
That is a great story and sounds like a really fun time! Wow, you guys have gotten to do some really amazing things for your anniversaries! Awesome!
June 29, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Doesn’t it just feel good to have some quality time with the one you love!
July 1, 2008 at 4:36 am
Happy Anniversary to you! Glad you were able to get away with your husband and build some great memories. We try to do something each year for our anniversary, even if we’re broke and the only thing we can do is go out to dinner together. This year will be our 25th in August, so we have planned a trip to Hawaii. I’ve never been there, and I’m looking forward to it.
July 2, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Kweenmama, you’re so sweet I just want to hug you. lol! (I’m not an internet weirdo–promise!)
Happy anniversary to you both, and many, many more! Sounds like it was a really great getaway. 🙂
February 13, 2009 at 8:31 pm
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