the herbfarm

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My weekend was wonderful. 

On Friday night we had a small celebration at home with the kids.

We had pizza.

And ice cream cake.

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Cookies n cream, in case you’re wondering.

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After we dropped the kids off at Grammy’s on Saturday we had a little bit of time to kill so my husband took me to Sephora. 

Ladies, he even WENT into the store with me (okay, he left for a while to go get us coffee, but still)! 

After that, finally, a little before 4:00 PM on Saturday he let me know what we were doing. 

I was not disappointed!

We dined at The Herbfarm Restaurant. 

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9 courses.

6 wines.

4 hours.

Amazing experience!

The restaurant was very beautiful, but I only had my little point and shoot and nobody else was taking any pictures either so I just left the camera in the bag. 

We spent the night just across the way at The Willows Lodge.

The hotel was pet friendly:

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Note the sign:

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Our room:

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Us:

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I’m keeping this one small because it looks a little grainy in a bigger size.   

This weekend has shot to the top of the list of the most wonderful, romantic things my husband has planned/done for me.

And the list is quite long.

I am so very blessed.

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Comments

Three Js said…
Wow! I've been waiting for these photos. You guys look awesome! Love the dress, and the suit on Daddy M. What a great way to ring in 36!!!
November 23, 2009 at 5:27 PM
thatgirlblogs said…
he gets an A++ from me!
November 23, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Christa @ Little Us said…
You are one lucky lady! The hotel and restaurant sound/look amazing! Can you get your guy to talk to my guy?
November 23, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Molly said…
you guys are so cute, Whatta Guy! I want to hear more about the food. And the wine. And a night away from the kids?! Bonus! Happy you had a marvelous time. : )
November 23, 2009 at 6:21 PM
Anonymous said…
Awwwww!!!!!
November 23, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Anonymous said…
What a great birthday and great husband!
November 23, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Sarah Brown said…
Sounds fabulous...and you look great!
November 23, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Liz Mays said…
Oh my gosh, how absolutely, utterly romantic! You are so very lucky!
November 23, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Brittany and Charlie-Social Butterfly said…
That looks wonderful! Good job to him!
November 23, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Annie said…
So glad you had a wonderful birthday.

Oh, that hotel is beautiful.

Your husband have A+.

Have a wonderful and blessing week
November 23, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Helene said…
What a wonderful birthday surprise! Sounds like he put in some serious planning to make it this special for you!

I should have my hubby read this post...he could take a few lessons on romance from your husband!
November 23, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Lee said…
Oh my GOSH.
I hope one day I have a husband that's that thoughtful! Looks like you had an amazing birthday!
November 23, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Cass said…
I Love Love Love the Herb Farm...I hope you had a great menu choice! The Barking Frog is wonderful too if you ever get a chance.

Happy Birthday...
November 23, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Unknown said…
Awesome. What a wonderful husband.

The dinner and hotel sound amazing.

Happy Birthday one more time!

:)

wifemomnurse
November 23, 2009 at 10:13 PM
The Rambler said…
Wow.

That sounds like a wonderful time!

9 course? How heavenly!
November 24, 2009 at 12:18 AM
beenomom said…
Awww, by the looks of it, you had an amazing time! You are a very luck girl to have a husband so caring and thoughtful!! What nice memories for the two of you to keep!
November 24, 2009 at 3:59 AM
Anonymous said…
What an awesome birthday!!! You and hubby look so good together and you look smashing in your new outfit. Happy times!
November 24, 2009 at 4:52 AM
Anonymous said…
WOW!!! That hotel room is amazing! What a wonderful hubby you have!! I can already tell you had an amazing birthday!
November 24, 2009 at 8:06 AM
Dorkys Ramos said…
Sounds like you had the perfect romantic birthday! He did a wonderful job and I bet he swept you off your feet all over again. Happy belated bday!!
November 24, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Katie Lane said…
Love the "mommy" on your cake - too cute!! That restaurant and lodge look so cool. I've never even had a four course meal, can't imagine what a 9 course meal would be like. You are a lucky girl :)
November 24, 2009 at 10:50 AM
The Blonde Duck said…
That looks so cute! I love that hotel. 9 courses! Oh my God, I'd be in heaven. I'm so glad you had a good b-day!
November 24, 2009 at 11:34 AM
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November 24, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Rachael said…
It sounds like a wonderful time! I have never been to The Herbfarm, used to live right near it, it sounds heavenly!
November 24, 2009 at 2:07 PM
Mike said…
Your daughter looks just like you, and trust me, that ain't too bad! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
November 24, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Tamara said…
Oh wow!!!! How fun! The restaurant looks so cool, and the hotel...wow...it's beautiful. What a sweetie your husband is. :)

Wanna hear somethin weird? Our posts are scarily almost the same. lol My husband surprised me with a hotel getaway on Monday and when we went grocery shopping last night, he left halfway thru, not to get us coffee, but to surprise me with this very cool coffeemaker I've been wanting. LOL How funny is this!?!
Have an awesome Thanksgiving!!
November 25, 2009 at 6:26 AM
Dee said…
oh wow! That is amazing and you look fantastic.

Now I want ice cream cake...
November 25, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Patricia said…
wow looks and sounds wonderful!

How sweet of your hubby to plan such a romantic time away.
November 27, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Miti said…
Wow!!! He did a great job! The Herbfarm sounds amazing!!! And the Willow Lodge looks so beautiful & romantic! So glad you had a great time. Happy 36th Birthday!!

(Looks like I was a little off, huh? But that's a good thing :o)
November 29, 2009 at 6:17 AM
Megan said…
What an amazing birthday celebration your hubby put together for you!!! Happy belated Birthday!!
November 30, 2009 at 5:30 PM
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