August 22, 2011

a surprise getaway.






this past friday was my birthday, and so the mr. planned a very special surprise weekend. we have a thing for birthdays and surprises. :)

on friday afternoon, we hopped in the car (weber, too) and headed to rhode island. we stopped in newport and then continued along to block island. it was such a sweet surprise and i had no idea (which rarely happens).

we sat on the porch of our bed + breakfast while sipping prosecco, ate fried scallops and the best clam chowder along the marina. we hiked along sandy ocean grass to a lighthouse and beautiful overlook (and climbed up and into a clay pit). it was such a wonderful getaway and the best birthday weekend.

i feel so lucky and am so excited for the year ahead.

9 comments:

colleen said...

happy birthday! all of that food sounds so decliious.

Kelsey said...

Wow what a sweet surprise!! Happy Birthday!!

Alex said...

That's one sweet husband! Happy, happy birthday to you! Glad you had such a lovely celebration :)

jillian :: cornflake dreams. said...

hooooray for surprises! happy birthday chickadee! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

Kinsey Michaels said...

that sounds so romantic and sweet! i love all the pictures, it looks like a beautiful place to visit. happy belated birthday!!!

sterrie said...

Wow, that's a nice place to spend your birthday!! Congrats! A really nice surprise!

Renata said...

happy bday!!! what a nice surprise. I'm going to leave this link opened on my Mr.s computer so maybe he'll get some ideas... ps the dog is too cute!

Cheers,
Renata

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A Stylized Hysteria said...

That sounds like a GREAT birthday gift! Happy belated birthday!

Kris said...

beautiful photos. I have never been but now I must go!