Quixotic Getaway

We celebrated our 5^th Anniversary BIG TIME this year!!

We started by checking in to the Armstrong Mansion.  

(Thanks to getting a steal of a deal on KSL deals)

Then we went to Ruth’s Chris.  One word: AMAZING!!  

When we got to our table they had  scattered rose pedals on our candle lit table, 

and a card that said “Happy Anniversary.”

We had steak, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, and three cheese Au Gratin potatoes for dinner.

They told us that since it was our anniversary they’d also like to give us dessert!  

(Umm, free dessert? Yes please!)

We got the Crème Brûlée with fresh berries, 

and they wrote “Happy Anniversary” in chocolate on the plate.

The food was incredible!  Really, it is fabulous! 

  However, we’ll probably never go there again because it is crazy expensive.  

Luckily for us we were given a gift card that helped with the bill. :)

After dinner we went to Gateway to see Brave.  

(Thanks Ben and Kristy for the gift card).  

It was a cute show.

After the movie we went back to the mansion.

Did I mention that our room was AWESOME!!?  

Here’s our room and if you look to the right that door leads to the bathroom.

But wait!  Then there is a secret staircase that leads to…

An attic with a Jacuzzi!!

They also had these cool old suitcases all around our room.

Going back down the staircase.

In the morning we had breakfast with a berry cobbler, casserole, fresh fruit, and a parfait.

Only two other rooms were being used so we got to peak in the other rooms.  I liked ours the best!

 I loved the details throughout the whole mansion.  Check out the ceiling.

If you make a reservation to stay one night at the mansion (Sunday through Thursday)
and then post about your experience on your blog, you can get at 25% discount!

You can click HERE to view the rooms and make a reservation!

After we checked out of the mansion we went and walked around City Creek.  

It is beautiful!

What!?  Did I get to marry that handsome guy!?  Lucky me!

Before we picked up the kids we got to do sealings in the Bountiful temple.  

A perfect end to our little getaway. 

The whole getaway was so fun.  I just LOVE being with Darin. 

I laughed so hard.  He's always saying and doing the funniest things.

I couldn't have asked for a better anniversary even if it was a little Quixotic!

Love you my handsome, smart, kind, giving, spiritual, strong man of my dreams!!

Thank you SO SO much mom and dad for watching 

Matt and Lindsay!!

5 Years

This week is our 5 year anniversary!  

Part of me can't believe it has been that long.  

Another part of me can't believe it hasn't been longer!  

But one thing is for sure, it has been a WONDERFUL 5 years!!
Is the "honeymoon phase" really supposed to last this long!?

Thanks Darin for making life so much FUN!

Here is a slideshow of our past 5 years.  

--If you don't care to look at the pics, at least enjoy the song, its a good one!--

Happy Anniversary Darin!!  

LJ Gunnerson Family Reunion

This weekend was the LJ Gunnerson family reunion.  

This was the first time in over 5 years that the WHOLE family has been together.  

We've been close several times, but with 4 families out of state, it makes it a little tricky.

But it was REALLY great to have everyone there. 

This year Geoff and Jadi planned the reunion and they did a great job!  

We had yummy food, fun skits, movies, campfire, fishing, crafts, piñata, games, minute to win it games (my team won by the way—woot woot—not that I’m competitive or anything), bingo, and more!  Thanks for all your awesome planning Geoff and Jadi! 

And now, for the pictures!

All the grandkids. 

Our little family shot--(Jadi, if you have a better one of our fam, will you email it to me?)

Darin with his prize from fishing.

Showing off some of the crafts.

Hoping for some candy!

I did lunch Saturday, and we did a hot dog bar.

(And beans, chips, potato salad, watermelon, and Darin's homemade root beer.)

Grandpa and Linds sharing some chips.

4th of July (Part 1)

We had a BUSY fourth, but a GREAT 4^th.

We started with the annual fourth breakfast at Aunt Charlene’s house.

(This breakfast includes pancakes, ham and cheese strata, caramel pecan sticky bun, fruit, and more. Is your mouth watering yet!?)

We had a great time, except Matt had a rough start.  

He fell off of his chair onto the cement TWICE, and then got stung by a bee.

4th of July (Part 2)

After breakfast we went to the cabin for a BBQ with Darin’s family.

I didn't take a lot of pictures, but we had so much fun!  I LOVE all of his family!

Heather and I were wearing the exact same outfit.  

So, she painted my face like hers, so we could be even more exact!

After the BBQ we went boating.  It was SO MUCH FUN!!

Matt and Lindsay's first time on a boat.

We did some tubing.

Tim let Matt drive the boat.

I haven’t been wake boarding in 5 years, so I didn't think I’d get up, but I did on the 1^st try!  

And Darin is naturally awesome!

We stayed on the water even after the sun went down.

I LOVE this picture of Noah.  What a stud.

THANK YOU TIM and RICK FOR TAKING US!!

4th of July (Part two)

After breakfast we went to the cabin for a BBQ with Darin’s family.

I didn't take a lot of pictures, but we had so much fun!  I LOVE all of his family!

Heather and I were wearing the exact same outfit.  

So, she painted my face like hers, so we could be even more exact!

After the BBQ we went boating.  It was SO MUCH FUN!!

Matt and Lindsay's first time on a boat.

We did some tubing.

Tim let Matt drive the boat.

I haven’t been wake boarding in 5 years, so I didn't think I’d get up, but I did on the 1^st try!  

And Darin is naturally awesome!

We stayed on the water even after the sun went down.

I LOVE this picture of Noah.  What a stud.

THANK YOU TIM and RICK FOR TAKING US!!