20 years in the making...

It's almost here...our 20th anniversary comes around July 6th along with our dear grandbaby's 2nd birthday. We started the celebration a little early! My momma bravely came and spent the night with the crew of Grandma Mary, Josh, Joe, cousin Michelle, Miss K, Miss M, Miss A, and Leelee.

In the mean time My Beloved and I took a wonderful get away to Echo Canyon Spa Resort.

We stayed in a beautiful room called...

Chardonnay Chalet

From the front orchard view porch with handmade log lounge chairs and rockers you enter the Chalet Suite past a Bombay Marble top chest to the massive painstakingly carved KING Italian Roccoco bed adorned with a Florentina Matelasse cover, large shams and luxurious brocade linens.

All this is accentuated by the sixteen-foot vaulted Norwegian Pine ceiling illuminated by soft European sconce lights, a Federal style vanity dresser and armoire, Queen Anne TV stand and a Louis IV walnut table compliments Chippendale gold leaf chairs - enjoy while you unwind in the in-room jet black double hot-air jetted mood-lit Jacuzzi Natural Mineral Bath (robe and bath sheets provided) next to the candlelight fireplace - ready to rest as never before on our reputable 18" Chiro-Dreamer Sleeptronic mattress!

The bath and wet bar area provide a walk-in shower, double Louis XV vanities, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker with Java coffee and a pair of wine glasses.

Your private patio (8'X16' w/table & 2 chairs) offers one of the best views of Echo Canyon where you can view forest, vineyards and often wild animals - to make your stay most memorable!

"Chardonnay Chalet" has a 32" Direct TV satellite with 800 channels - 50 movie and 50 XM Music channels.

544 square feet

It was so refreshing to take a break, just the two of us...letting all the hustle and bustle of daily life fade into the background. We enjoyed a delicious dinner in their private dining area. It included Fillet Mignon, Shrimp Scampi, and Duck, veggies, bread, salad, and homemade Cheesecake (my favorite!) They served a wonderful 'Hibiscus Tea' made from their fresh orchard peaches.

I feel so blessed to have a husband who cherishes me. He realizes the importance of investing of his time into our relationship, and puts forth an effort to make me feel special. Every day I thank the Lord for My Beloved and the incredible man he has become. When marrying at just 15 and 17 years old, our lives could have been completely different. By the Grace of God, I got a man of good character who loves the Lord and our family.

Happy 20th...here's to the rest of our lives together!