Happy 2 Year Anniversary

So on Wednesday, I was griping at Adam on how he is never romantic anymore, and how he doesn't plan things anymore, or buy me fun stuff (with the exception of my birthday party and birthday ring and my fabulous guitar--okay, maybe he's better than I give him credit for!) and all he did the entire argument was sit there and say "huh", "huh"...without even fighting back or defending himself (which pissed me off even more)! But boy did I eat my words!

Yesterday morning, I was awakened by Adam standing over me with Starbucks Cappuccino and a cinnamon roll with the words "Happy Anniversary! I need you to get packed, I have a surprise!" (our anniversary was April 30th, but we were both out of town, so we didn't spend it together...little did I know that this plan was 4 weeks in the making!!)

Next thing you know, we are packed, dropping Jackson off at Grandma Netty's, and we're off on an adventure to somewhere! I thought it was great! We stopped at Taco Milagro for lunch and then headed north on I-45.

Our secret destination: The Hyatt Downtown!! We arrived at the hotel at 3:00pm. Adam's plan was for us to put our swimsuits on and lounge at the pool for about an hour--RELAXING! I read a magazine and listened to the jazz music playing outside. Nice...

Then we were back to the room to change for dinner. In my formal dress and him in his suit, we headed up to the Spindletop Restaurant--the only revolving restaurant in Houston overlooking downtown. It was so nice. Adam had arranged for flowers and rose petals on the table! We had cocktails for an hour, then ordered our amazing dinner!

My Hubby




Our View from the Spindletop

After dinner, we headed back to the room to relax. When we arrived, I had another surprise--champagne and chocolate covered strawberries! Same as we had on our wedding night when we stayed at the Hilton Clear Lake. So we ate strawberries, drank champagne, and watched Grey's Anatomy (how romantic! Ha!)



The view from our room

Then, we changed into going out clothes, and hit the town! We wanted to Bar Hop Houston since we haven't done that is Months and Months and Months (since we got preggers!) The problem: we were under a severe thunderstorm warning and it was POURING in downtown. We bought an umbrella in the gift shop and headed out anyway! We were soaked! But we DID get to ride the MetroRail which Adam had been wanting to do since the put the darn thing in! We finally made it to a great Jazz bar called Sambuka's where I got the BEST Mojito I have ever had! we listened to the live band and just talked and hung out like we used to when were childless! Just the two of us--it was great!

Mojito

* 2 ounces light rum
* 1 ounce lime juice
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* Mint
* Soda Water

Place sugar, a large pinch (small handful) of mint, and splash of soda water in a pint glass.
Use muddler to lightly press mint and dissolve sugar until it smells of spearmint gum.
Squeeze both halves of lime into the glass, leaving one hull in the mixture.
Add rum, stir, and fill with ice.
Top with soda water, garnish with mint sprig and serve.

If you have never had one, make one! It's SOOO good!

Today was wonderful! We got up and had breakfast downstairs along with Mimosas. Then we hit the Museum District (something we have been saying we were going to do for YEARS and have never gotten around to it!) The Museum of Fine Arts was amazing--I love artsy stuff like that! Then we went to the Museum of Health and Medicine--very interesting, then the Museum of Natural Science (my fav!). We saw an IMAX picture called Deep Sea 3D--fabulous! Then finally, to the Houston Center for Photography. The other cool part of the day--discovering the underground City of Houston. Literally, there are tunnels here in the city, along with shops and restaurants and cafes! I HAD NO IDEA! It was pretty cool!

It was a great, relaxing, 2-day trip. We were ready to get back to see our baby, though. He was just as cute as ever! We missed him! But I know he had a good time with the grandparents and Aunt Tacey!