Mission: Marriage Getaway 2008

This past weekend I planned a surprise getaway for Kane and me. Kane knew something was "up", but he really had no idea what I had planned. All last week he kept guessing at things and I had so much fun hearing all the things he came up with that were not at all what I had planned.

In order to make it more fun I decided to give Kane a "packet" of information that would reveal what we would be doing. I sort of did a Mission Impossible theme and told him that he, Agent K. Barker had a "mission" and then gave him information that included his task and purpose (to enrich our marriage by spending time away) and specific instructions on how to carry out his mission. It was so fun coming up with everything and Kane seemed to really enjoy my plans and also the fun I had working out all the details.

We had a great time away at a cabin up in Dahlonega, Georgia. Some sweet and generous friends from church allowed us to use their cabin there for the weekend and we loved having time to rest, relax and explore that area. We are so thankful to the Jackson's for their hospitality and also to Heidi and Jeph for giving up their weekend at home to come to Atlanta to stay here with Mara Kate. She had a blast playing with her cousins and hanging out with Aunt Heidi and Uncle Jeph. So, again, thanks to all who helped make this happen. It truly was a wonderful, wonderful weekend for us!

Kane's top secret information regarding his "Mission".

Kane opening the first envelope revealing that we would be leaving town
in a couple hours to head away for the weekend, alone!

Pretty happy about what we were doing. :)

Relaxing at the cabin.

The cabin. Perfect for what we needed.

The view from the front porch. I sat out there on Saturday morning
to drink my coffee. It was like heaven!

Us!

In Dahlonega--in the square where we browsed and shopped.
Kane is sitting on the "husband bench".

Some cute shops on the square in Dahlonega.

Self-portrait. :)