Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Our Mountain Chalet

2007 was a very busy year for James. He works so hard for our family and doesn't take time to relax very often. So as a surprise, I booked a cabin in the Ouachita Mountains in Watson, Oklahoma. James and I were able to get away for a few days to a lovely place called Rivers Edge Cottages. Rivers Edge was referred to me by the counselor at Ridge. She said it was lovely and so close to home. It was only a 6 and 1/2 hour drive from Lafayette but it seemed like we were far away into the mountains. It was a really wonderful escape. We had the fire roaring the entire time we were there!
For James and me, this was like a second honeymoon. No TVs, no phones, no internet, no distractions or stress from work or life. We were able to really reconnect and relax here. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who needs to get away and do some mate-dating with your spouse. It's run by a lovely Christian family who live right on the property. It's very affordable too, which is a plus. And for those of you wondering, NO... we did NOT bring Hannah. Hallelujer! It was our first big vacation away from her. We missed her more than she missed us. :)

4 Comments:

Blogger Julie said...

Pics are great and it sounds like a very beautiful place to go. Glad it was a great time of reconnecting for you and James. Love You Guys!!

7:25 PM  
Blogger Mr. and Mrs. D said...

How wonderful for the two of you! And you look great!

2:55 PM  
Blogger heather young said...

This place looks so cozy. So glad you guys could get away:)

8:55 PM  
Blogger caryn said...

Thanks, Julie, Mrs. D, and Heather. It was such a wonderful time of reconnecting for James and me. We did the "Love and Respect" book together while we were there and it's already made a HUGE difference in the way we relate to each other. I couldn't be happier!

You ALL should get over there if you have the chance!!

9:02 PM  

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