Showing posts with label Love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Love. Show all posts

Friday, February 22, 2013

Armstrong Mansion: GIVEAWAY!

My sweet neighbor gave me a few gift cards for a free night's stay at The Armstrong Mansion, a Bed & Breakfast in Salt Lake.
Overjoyed, I took them! :D
We used ours to go on a mini getaway for his birthday. It was a first time experience for Andrew. 
(I had been there when I was a littler with my good friend Sharla)
It was perfect!

We stayed in the June Bride room.

I think its most commonly used for a honeymoon suite. It was beautiful!


 I loved soaking in all the details!
 
  

 
 Needless to say, Andrew and I had a good time exploring for a while. We loved the old charm the mansion brings.
The beautiful molding all over, low door ways & knobs with lots of locks, stain glass windows, and quaint layouts.
 Each room is decorated differently with beautiful furniture and bedding.

 
  
 Upon exploring, we got a chance to look at some of the rooms that were vacant and Andrew found his way out to the roof... rule beaker!

 We had a good time selecting a movie and got some yummy fresh baked cookies!

Somehow I missed getting a good picture of the amazing giant Jacuzzi... So I stole one :)
One of my highlights was the bubble bath. Our kids would have thought they were in heaven with a tub that big full of bubbles :)
June bed and breakfast - Armstrong
The next morning, we SLEPT IN! :) 
Then while I put my make up on, Andrew read me some of the history on the Mansion and its previous owner, Francis Armstrong. 

   


Then we headed down to this awesome breakfast buffet!
It was delicious!  You name it, they had it! 
  
While we eat, I gave Andrew his birthday presents, and we had a good chat with the sweet cook. The service was fantastic!
  It was a perfect morning to start off his birthday!
  

It was a great place to stay! We loved how unique and romantic each room was.
 We were pleasantly surprised at the combination of the history and wonderful amenities. It brings a personalized and unparalleled experience that is unmatched by any high-end hotel.


So for the giveaway...
I have a gift card for a free night's stay & a gourmet breakfast here,
at The Armstrong Mansion in the room of your choice.

First, go 'like' their facebook page
(very important step.. can't win with out it ;)


Then, Leave a comment below stating why you would like to go, who you would take or give it too.. or heck, just leave your name :D

If you have been, please feel free to share your experience and tell those you know to come join in for a free night stay!
Help me spread the word about this hidden gem.

I will pick the winner on Tuesday, February 26th


Spread the word to the love birds in your life!
 Its a perfect Honeymoon or Anniversary getaway!

Friday, February 15, 2013

i HEART you

I love Valentines day. I love all the decor and sappy love stuff :D
Lets just say I got a little HEART obsessed this Holiday season.. It all started with a bad addiction to pinterest.
Which gave the idea to make this for a family birthday party...




Then I made it again..
:D

Then all this week I have been adding HEARTS to just about every meal.
It's been fun.

We started it off with a FHE on Love.

We wrote things we love about each other and heart-attacked our bedroom doors.



  
Love Luke's face in that pic.. so cute!
Then on to heart Pizza... and Bread sticks.. and dipping sauce...



 


 Heart Pancakes!


 


Homemade Corndog LOVE muffins :)


  



You have probably seen this on pinterest..
But heart shaped carrots were a great snack all week long!


 We added them into our dinner, chicken soup over mashed potatoes.. a family favorite..
I even thought that the celery looked like hearts too! :)

 

Ohh.. and with heart shaped garlic bread...

 Yum!

If you have never had this.. you should try it.. 

    Another great pinterest find.. cinnamon rolls re-rolled into hearts!


Strawberry Muffins, and Strawberry Yogurt


Ohh, and don't forget we had LOTS of pink milk..
with bubbles...


Heart shaped apples and sandwiches...



 Then onto more hearts in our breakfast.. :)



 While Lucas and I made breakfast, look what our wonderful Valentine came in with!
(Kennedy & I getting spoiled..)



(find the hidden XO? ;)



Funny side note.. Kennedy showed Andrew her toes.. He told her he liked her V's.. She quickly corrected him ;) Hearts Dad!.. not V's   hehehe :D
Love my man who grew up in a home with 6 brothers.

We had a great Valentines day!
 We went and surprised Andrew at work taking him his Valentine and had lunch outside...

 My sweet Valentine!



Then off to run some errands and home to make dinner..
 Luckily, before we started dinner we had a door bell ditchers that we convinced to stay & eat with us!
(My Mom & Dad!)
I think they were the highlight of my kids' day!

Unfortunately, I only remembered to take pictures of Kennedy serving dessert...
But dinner and our guests were delightful!
 


And to end the week I made these this morning for tonight's dessert..
Mini Raspberry Cheese Cake.
I am excited!




Happy Valentines to YOU!