Our First Getaway

Greg and I just returned last night from our first kid-less overnight! It was great!

Before I even go into the details, I know a few of you are freaking out ("She's two-and-a-half and this is their first overnight away!?!?). I'm also guessing that you same people have not been steady blog readers since Addie's birth, or you would know about the reflux, the ear infections, the countless upper respitory infections, etc. You may have also missed the previous posts about how we were suppossed to go away two months ago but we all got so sick that Greg's mom had to fly out to take care of us.

Needless to say, we were pretty thrilled to get a second chance for a get away and have everyone stay healthy so we could go!!!

We went to San Diego for two days (but it felt like 4 or 5). The weather was cool, but nice. God graciously provided a room for us at the Hilton in La Jolla- and we got it for a bargain price, so it was twice as fun for Niki the Bargain Hunter.

We spent the first day strolling through Balboa Park, then headed to the Gaslamp Quarter for dinner. Now, every couple is unique and will enjoy things that others may not. We know who we are- we are the people REALLY into their food. So one of the highlights of our trip was dinner at a restaurant called Croce's. It was amazing. Niki's "grilled free-range chicken with forest mushroom risotto and rosemary vodka sauce" was a truly amazing experience with every bite. Greg's "pork loin with balsamic gargonzola glaze and twice baked potato" was equally astonishing. Our mouths were singing with joy.
The next day we rode a tandem bike all around Coronado island. Here is Greg in front of the Hotel Del Coronado.































The view of the city from the ferry dock on Coronado.

















After a full day, we got a pizza and watched the sunset over the beach in Encinitas, then headed home.




Addie had an equally great time this weekend, hanging out with the Kropf family and playing with Grant. She did not even miss us! (which delights us). We are soooo glad we got to get away and will have great memories of this trip for a long time!