Anniversary Trip

This year we really wanted to go on some kind of get away for our 5 year anniversary.  A few weeks ago Bert found out that the South Carolina Baptist Convention's White Oak campground offers 2 free nights a year to full time ministry staff of South Carolina Baptist churches. What a blessing! We knew that it would be perfect for us -- a restful getaway that is free!  

I took the girls to Toccoa on Thursday, and then came back to Greenville for a Christmas party that night.  Side story:  While I was gone to my Christmas party Bert accidentally locked himself out of the house. No joke.  He was out there for 45 minutes (in a short-sleeve t-shirt, at night, in December) until he could get in touch with me.  He also had Bagel Bites cooking in the oven....lets just say they were a little over-cooked when we made it inside. :) 

After I got back from my party, we packed up the car and (b/c we're wild and crazy...ha:) ) we left for White Oak at 9pm.  We got there about 11.  This sweet gift basket greeted us when we came in our room.  The room was small and simple....no TV, computer....it was perfect for us.  We were wanting a relaxing weekend, to just be together.  

On Saturday we took a long walk through the woods, spent 3+ hours reading in rocking chairs, got some Christmas shopping done, played a game of Phase Ten (I won), and went out for a great anniversary dinner!  I would definitely call it a great trip!    

On Saturday morning we woke up and headed back to Greenville to hug our girls tight.  We were broken about what had happened at Sandy Hook Elementary the day before....we still are.  Praying for comfort for those families and so thankful that our babies are safe and sound.  

We had such a great trip!  Thanks to Mimi, Papa, Uncle Stanley, Aunt Katherine, Uncle Brett, Lew and Karly  for all taking turns keeping the girls for us....it was definitely a team effort this time, and we appreciate it so much!