Sedona, AZ

For Austin’s birthday I surprised him with a little getaway. We have never, ever spent a night away from the boys, but when better to make a trial run for our 8 days away coming this Spring, then to celebrate Austin’s 30th birthday? My mom offered to stay with the boys, so I thought it would be fun to go somewhere we have never been before and to plan something he has never done before. He did turn 30, right? Might as well be a little adventurous. So, I planned a little night away in Sedona, AZ.

Sedona is about 2 ½ hours north of us and is known as “Red Rock Country”. It’s a beautiful little town filled with art, history, adorable little shops, jewelry, and cozy restaurants with the backdrop of one of the most beautiful scenery's I have ever seen.

We had a wonderful dinner of prime rib and buffalo on Friday night, attempted to walk the main street, but got too cold, so relaxed in the hot tub instead. On Saturday morning we woke up and enjoyed a morning of off-roadin’. We toured the back canyons of Sedona in these hilarious pink jeeps that made it through some crazy descents over the red rocks and through passages where I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest. We were literally off of our seats with some of the trails. We took in Submarine Rock, Chicken Point, Eagle’s Nest, a natural fault line and a sink hole the size of a football stadium. It was definitely an adventure and the scenery was breathtaking.

I wish the trip wasn’t so short. We had such a great time and it reminded me why I feel in love with my husband. It was so nice to have uninterrupted conversations, each others undivided attention, and quality time together, even if it was just for a day. My mom said the boys never asked for us once. We might just have to sneak away more often if that’s the case!