Belated anniversary and happy birthday to me

I live in a beautiful place!

Sadly, our summer got away from us and with it went our intentions to, you know, actually celebrate our 6 year wedding anniversary in May. The actual anniversary was spent at my brother's wedding open house, so we wanted to follow up with a getaway of our own and, finally, over Labor Day, we did.

The trip also coincided with my birthday, so it worked out perfectly.

Thanks to my parents, Derek and I were able to get away without Lydia and enjoy two nights at Ruby's Inn in Bryce Canyon. It was so great! I love spending time with Derek and although I adore Lydia, it's nice to occasionally go back to the memories of when it was just the two of us and our conversations included full uninterrupted sentences at dinner ;)

Hot tub, sleeping in, great food, hiking,
talking, reading, shopping.

What's not to love?

The weekend ended with birthday dinner at my parent's house and reuniting with this little girl.

My mom made me this fantastic running shoe cake!

It totally went with my parents' theme gift of all things to pamper my feet (pedicure, slippers, movie to watch with my feet up etc.) So cute. It made me want to be someone who is worthy of a running shoe cake — meaning it encouraged me to recommit myself to being more regular with my running... and to work off a weekend (read: month long) celebration of food.

Such a great weekend!