John and I celebrated our 6th anniversary in Grand Rapids this year. We were able to leave the kids with the in-laws and enjoy some much needed time to ourselves.
We checked into the hotel around noon and immediately headed to Founder's for some lunch and my favorite beer - Oatmeal Stout! We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed delicious food and some pretty tasty beer. Once we were done, we walked around downtown and enjoyed the beautiful weather. We stopped at another bar where we got to try some Perrin beer. It was our first time and it was rather delicious.
After a few drinks and some wandering around, it seemed like a good idea to take a nap :) This is truly a luxury when you don't have your kids around! When we got back to the hotel, we found a lovely little present from the hotel. What a nice gesture from the staff. When we were checking in, they asked why we were here and we mentioned it was our anniversary. So this was a nice surprise and a very thoughtful thing to do.
Feeling refreshed and re-energized, and after enjoying a little bubbly, we headed back out to enjoy the night. We walked to City Flats to have a drink there. We chatted with the bar tender and she invited us to go check out a wedding taking place in the ballroom. What a beautiful event! What a beautiful venue! I tried to get John to wedding crash and at least have a free drink, but he wouldn't take the bait. We walked to Grand Rapids Brewing Company to get some food and try out the beer there. Cassie and Dale met up with us here. After a few beverages, they took us around to a few more places. What a whirlwind, but a fun time! I felt like a 21 year old again :)
We tried to finish off the night back at Founder's, but once we got there, the place was packed and we would have to wait. I made the executive decision to John that I was hungry, tired, and ready to call it a night. John and I grabbed a snack at BW3 then headed back to the hotel to sleep uninterrupted!
We woke the next morning (after sleeping in!) ready to see our kiddos again. It was truly a fun time spent together, but we both agreed that is seemed weird not having them around.
I'm so thankful for my husband. I tell him all the time that I don't know what I would do without him and I honestly mean it. Life would be pretty boring without him by my side. He is my best friend, my biggest fan, my support system, my rock, and my partner-in-crime. He is stuck with me forever, and I hope he doesn't mind.
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