Guess who's been traveling again?

...that would be us, of course! Two weekends ago we finally got the chance to get away again, just the two of us, for a short weekend. It was absolutely wonderful! I had Monday off from work and Darrin got to take his first "Vacation day" from the real world so we could go to Barton Creek just outside of Austin. We tried to convince the hotel staff that we were "the" Bartons but they didn't buy it...we were not upgraded, nor did we receive a free night's stay or complimentary round of golf. Nevertheless, we had a spectacular time! Have I mentioned I just LOVE my husband? :)

On Sunday "we" played a round of golf -no I still don't play- at the Palmer Lakeside course. It was CRAZY windy, but Darrin still did great! They paired us up with a really sweet older [than us] couple that were part of the "Owners Club" at Barton Creek. They spend a month each year away from their home state of Minnesota, or Missouri, or something with an "M," enjoying the Texas heat and many rounds of free golf. Sounds like a pretty good deal to me!

Darrin's really excellent form.

This was the prettiest hole on the course, although all of them were beautiful.

That night we had dinner in the Resort's steakhouse and got to dress up a little bit. The food was so-so (we're just not frilly food people) but the company was superb! I love date-nights!

On Sunday db played yet another round of golf at the Crenshaw Cliffside course right by the resort. We were paired up with another, slightly younger, couple who is also a part of the "Owners Club." We've really gotta check that deal out one day!

Most of the holes looked like this, tee box on one side of a drop off and the green on the other. 

Yes, that would be his TEE SHOT about 2 ft from the hole!

deer playing near the course

They ran after the lady with us almost hit them with her golf ball! haha

Gorgeous!

Beast of a bunker!

I am so grateful for my husband and the time we get to share together. We may think our lives are hectic, but we are blessed to be able to enjoy weekends like this with each other having a great time and relaxing. I'm also thankful for a pastor that gave us "getting away together a few times a year" as a "homework" assignment from pre-marital counseling. :) :)

This post is already long, so I'll save our other two weekend trips for another one. Don't be surprised if it shows up later today, though - I seem to only take time to post anymore on the weekends!