My husband turned 30 on Friday, so I had been trying to figure the PERFECT birthday gift. I didn't want to do a surprise party, since we have gone to so many of those lately (I figured it would hardly be a surprise). I contemplated going on a date to a play or something (but that ain't really his thang). Then I thought of the perfect idea....a surprise getaway! It would be perfect. My sister in-law was willing to watch the kids, the hubs had been working hard on the barns and needed a getaway, and he has always wanted me to play golf with him. So there you have it. I was going to have the car all packed before he came home from work, borrow some clubs from a friend, and when he came home, I would say we are going on a date- only to take him away for the weekend! Foolproof!
Okay, it didn't exactly work out that way. First he found out from someone that we were going away for the weekend, then he saw my attempt to hide the clubs in the car. The only thing he didn't know is where we were going, which after an hour in the car, he pretty much figured out anyway. I was bummed. My whole plan had failed. I moped in the car as I thought of my weeks of planning being botched. But then I realized, the end result would be the same. It wasn't the surprise that he would remember in the long run, but the trip itself.
And boy did we have fun. We went to Traverse City, Michigan to take in a golf course (I have never been, another first for me). But we did so much more than that. We enjoyed the oh, so beautiful colors of the trees. The colors were so vibrant! We went to several wineries along the Leelanau Penisula (and might I suggest that even though the samples are small, probably 15 samples are about 10 too many!). We ate at some wonderful restaurants. And finally, we played golf, which unfortunately I did not do too well at (and I can't blame the alcohol either, because this was the following day). Yes, my hopes of being a first time pro, did not come true. I scored a 96 in a 9 hole game (and of course that isn't including all the times I completely missed the ball!) But we had for some good laughs, and my husband (thankfully patient) had fun too. Yes, we will definitely have to do the getaway more often. Some one on one time with your hubby is definitely priceless.
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This sounds like so much fun...I am so in need of a weekend like this! I'm glad you had fun!
How fun!!! I played golf (on the course) with my hubby for the first time not too long ago - we laughed the WHOLE time. I agree - time alone with the hubster is priceless. :)
By the way, I'm a SAHM most of the time. I just work 3 hours a week as an SLP. :)
Good for you! Sounds like a great weekend! I'm glad that you let go of the missed surprise and had a great time!
K
Sounds like the perfect gift for his 30th!! And it sounds like you had a great time, too!! What a sweet present. :)
I LOVE Traverse City. My husband and I went there for part of our honeymoon (3 days before we went to Jamaica), and it holds special meaning to us. We toured the wineries on Leelanau, too. Our FAVORITE wine is from Chateau Chantal (did you go there)? It's called 'Late Harvest Riesling'.
One of the wineries makes a wine called 'Sailors Blush'. It's yummy. So is 'Naughty Red Wine' (can't remember the winery). Can you tell I like wine??
My husband keeps asking me to golf with him. Sounds like it would be fun!
How fun! What a great surprise for your husband....I need to do one of those too!
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