Our Weekend Getaway

We're back from our anniversary/Paul's birthday getaway to the Blue Mountains. We had a nice, relaxing time in the country. We did some sight seeing and a little hiking. For those of you who aren't familiar with the Blue Mountains, the Australian's call it the "Grand Canyon downunder." It's a world heritage listed national park that's over one million hectacres of canyons, sandstone cliffs, caves, waterfalls, and rainforests- It's a nature lovers paradise. The main attraction to the region is Echo Point and the Three Sisters rock formation.

We have been to the Blue Mountains before, so, this time we decided to go off the beaten path and check out some other areas of the region. Our favourite part of the trip was this scenic drive we did through the Megalong Valley. We drove down from the top of the cliffs in to this amazing valley that I think is quintessential rural Australia. It was beautiful and peaceful. If we go back there again to stay, we'd love to stay in this valley- there's hardly anything around you!

We also managed to find a local pub that would turn on the world series so we could watch what we hoped would be the last game... and as you all know, it was- the Red Sox won! Woo hoo! Go Sox.

Three Sisters



Blue Moutains



View of the Megalong Valley from above



Down in the Megalong Valley



Watching the game

Happy Birthday, Paul

**Singing** Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Paul, happy birthday to you!

It's been a busy and fun weekend between celebrating our first wedding anniversary and Paul's birthday. Yes, I know, our anniversary and Paul's birthday are just one day apart. It's just the way it worked out, what can I say. It's happy times all around.

Happy One Year Anniversary To Us!

This weekend we're celebrating our anniversary. On October 28th it will be one year of wedded bliss. So, we're heading off to the Blue Mountains for a country getaway. I'll be sure to take some pictures and post later. We're staying at a pretty flash place so it should be a nice little holiday.

In honor of celebrating our one year wedding anniversary, here are some thoughts on marriage:

A good marriage is a partnership. It's trusting, laughing and knowing when to compromise. It's remembering what matters and forgetting what doesn't. It's filling life with what you love and loving who you're with. It's a love that's nurtured by every day moments. Quick, little kisses, doing things together, quiet talks at the end of a busy day. It's the little things like these that make love great.

And for a little reminiscing, here are some photos from that wonderful day:





























*Photos by Michael Graham

Que Bonita Guatemala!

My sister Heather went to Guatemala this summer by herself for some volunteer work and a little travelling. Since I'm downloading her pictures on my computer, I thought I'd put up some of her photos. It looks like she had an amazing time and got to do a lot of cool stuff. She's already planning on going back- who wants to go with her.... ME!






Hiking the volcano: