Anniversary Trip Planned!!

Stacey: We're definitely on the ball this year!

For anniversary #3, Justin and I are returning to the scene of the crime and staying for two wonderful nights at the Nantahala Village. We're opting for a little more privacy this time and booked a Historic Cabin further away from the lodgehouse with a stunning view and a hot tub on the deck to enjoy that view from. :-)

For those who made it to the wedding, much has changed at the Village. They are now owned by a large corporation but seem to have maintained that charm and relaxed comfort that we enjoyed so much in 2007!

I'm already loving the reservation agent. When I mentioned it our was our anniversary AND that we got married there, he asked if it would be okay if they included a complimentary bottle of champagne for us to enjoy. Umm...yes....yes, it would be just fine.

Just a hint - always mention if you're traveling on your birthday or anniversary. Last anniversary, mentioning this got us a free upgrade at the wonderful and very fancy Grove Park Inn.

The two-night stay will actually be the tail-end of the anniversary trip. Justin and I will spend 3 days on the trail prior to our little splurge (did I mention that they have a revamped spa with a fabulous menu??). I think we'll be hiking around Joyce Kilmer forest unless Justin is bored with that area. I'll let him map it out.

And yes, there will be rafting!

For two slightly tired, kind of stressed-out people, this is definitely something to look forward to!

For anyone who has not visited this beautiful place, we'll post some soon.  For some reason, they aren't showing up on the blog when we publish.  Hmm....

And we're back...

Stacey: I'll just jump right in and start updating (this is Stacey fyi). Justin & I wanted a new blog to send out to everyone so we could share what's going on and maybe hear what's going on with you. Some of the updates may be mundane and some may be exciting but either way, we thank you for tuning in.

Instead of typing a long missive on EVERYTHING that's happened in the past year or so, I thought I'd give you the quicklist.

Here goes....

1 - I left my job at Team In Training last October but continue to support the cause - check out my training link!

2 - Justin is loving his job with Duke Energy and being back uptown.

3 - I'm focused on writing more than ever after the longest bout of writer's block.

4 - Justin, after much encouragement/nagging/pushing, is ready to start showing his photography (check out his link on our link list). First step: We're actually hanging his work in our own house. Baby steps Bob...baby steps...

5 - Healthwise, I'm finally injury free and back into endurance training with a full race calendar coming up. Justin is focused on training for his own adventure through the Beartooths this summer.

6 - House-wise, well, we're getting better. It got a little overwhelming so we backed off and now we're focused on smaller projects and getting the place decorated.

Speaking of small projects, check out our new bookshelves! We decided to finally get rid of the behemoth bookcases that have been in my immediate family since I was a kid and opted to put in shelves in an odd-shaped nook in our living room. I hate to brag but it was totally my idea. But the bigger bragging rights go to Justin who actually BUILT THEM HIMSELF! It was awesome to come home too.





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