A Trip to Remember

We had an amazing time on our weekend trip to Sedona! We are so thankful for those of you who were able to come out and spend some time with us! Thank God John was feeling great that weekend so it was even more special! It was also a little pre-anniversary party too!

We stayed at L'Auberge of Sedona. The location is beautiful and the weather was fantastic!

When we first got there several people came over and hung with us at at our cottage. Then we headed over to eat at Olde Sedona Bar and Grill. After we ate, we went back to hang out and play some games. In the morning we had brunch by the creek at L'Auberge!

John, Alaina, and I are very grateful for such a super memory!

* Look at this picture I took *

Honestly! Can my man be any hotter!!!! :) Love you babe!

Check us all out! We had such a great time! From top to bottom: Ryan, Carrie and Emmy, Russell and Rosemarie, John and Kay, Jay and Lewie, Jaime and John, Terry, Rachel and Dennis, John and me, Kristin and Jacob, Greg, Barry, Alaina, John, Rob, and Paul!

John Rob & Barry Brooks hanging out before our dinner!

John and his mom ~ so blessed to have such a great mother!

Jay and Lewie - They are like family to us!

Deb and Dean could not make this trip, but made sure to let John know that they were there in spirit. There was a beautiful bouquet of flowers, sparkling cider, chocolate covered strawberries, and a sweet card for John!

Long time friends ~ John Rhodes, John Abram, and Paul Shell.

Love him!

We are so thankful that we have each other!

Our party filled up two big tables! The food and the service was great - but the friends and family really made it a night to remember!

Jacob and Kristin Gaston came to hang with us!

Who said no after party! After dinner we came back to our cottage and played a dice game!

When we got up in the morning, John and Alaina spent some quality time together. They looked so sweet that I wanted to secretly capture the moment... I guess I wasn't as sneaky as I thought as you can see in the next picture... When it was my time to chat Alaina took one too!

Alaina took our picture in the morning relaxing by the creek!

John and Kay - What a special time we had with them! They are always such fun!

Rosemarie and Russell - They love John so much! They were so happy to relax and spend some time enjoying fun times with John.

Ryan, Carrie, and Emmy enjoying some yummy food!

Sitting at the head of the table - The Man John Abram! And, yes, he is an avid Cardinal's fan! John ate so good on this trip! Greg told the Chef John's story and so he made John an omelet fit for a king!

John and Greg have been working together for years. Over that time their business relationship has turned into an amazing friendship! Greg and Linda mean so much to our family and are so thankful for them!

Oh yeah baby - this is the life!

John and Paul Shell - Back in the day they created lots of memories in Sedona, we are so glad that they were able to create even more!

Alaina - The apple of our eye!

Sunday was great hanging out by the creek and enjoying some serious story time! John was trying to come up with reasons to stay longer as he was having such a good time! Thanks to all that came out, we deeply appreciate you all! For those of you who could not make this trip, we are getting ready to plan another one!


*no I did not really take that picture!*