Anniversary Trip

Adam and I celebrated our 1-Year Anniversary this past Monday/Tuesday at an awesome resort in the Pocono Mts. called "Pocono Palace." We had a wonderful time!



This was the sign that greeted us as we drove in :)


Our suite was in this circular building...


And here's what it looked like on the inside!

Heart-shaped hot tub


Living room


Bedroom


Fireplace


Bathroom




It even had its own pool!


Dinner and breakfast was included in our package. Here we are at dinner in their beautiful dining area.


The dining room overlooks a lake...


This was the main entrance area. It also included a recreation area, swimming pool, gymnasium, and gift shop.


Before we left, we played a game of mini-golf in the recreation center...




What a lovely anniversary!

Bushkill Falls

Before we headed home from our anniversary trip, we decided to stop at Bushkill Falls, "The Niagara of Pennsylvania." It was only 7 miles down the road from the Pocono Palace, and DEFINITELY worth the time!



Absolutely spectacular!




Yep...we found it! :)


This group of Orthodox Jewish boys were there touring the Falls as well :)










The view looking DOWN the Falls. There was a trail that led all the way around it and back up it again.

Anniversary Party at Church

Our church surprised us yesterday with an anniversary party after the evening service! It was so special to be able to celebrate with our church family...

They even got us this beautiful cake!

Cutting the cake...

Many thanks to our church family for the lovely party, cake, card, and gift. You all mean so much to us and we love you very much!

One Year...

Wow...it's hard to believe that ONE YEAR has already flown by since Adam and I got married! Time sure flies when you're having fun :)

On our anniversary day, Adam took me out to Olive Garden for dinner...

After dinner, we went home and watched our wedding video again. It actually worked out so that we watched it right at the time we were getting married last year!

I also made homemade brownies for dessert and TRIED to cut them into hearts. :)

Since we're going away to a nice resort on Monday/Tuesday, we decided not to get presents for each other. Instead, we each made something that was kinda a "keepsake" to remember our first year. Adam just got a scroll saw (for free!), so he made me a little wooden cutout that says "1st Anniversary." I made him a photo book of our main 1st year pics.

I also just want to say how thankful I am for my wonderful husband. The Lord knew that I needed him! He gets more handsome and sweet every day....I love you, Adam! Happy 1-Year Anniversary! I look forward to many more wonderful years with you :)

Treat Time!

This past Wednesday was the viewing for the Kohler kids' grandpa. He passed away last Friday. Adam and I went to the viewing for a while, then decided to take the Kohler kids out for a treat at Rita's Water Ice so that they didn't have to sit at the funeral home for so long. We all had a great time, and I think it took their minds off of everything for a little while.

I think Adam wins for the most colorful tongue!


Even little Katie came with us :)

Grandpa and Grandma's 50th Anniversary Party

This past Tuesday we traveled up to New Jersey to celebrate my Grandpa and Grandma VanRiper's 50th anniversary...



All of our Uncles, Aunts, and cousins met us at this fancy Italian restaurant for dinner.


The restaurant had a little place for pictures...so we took advantage of it!

Mom and Grandpa

My brothers weren't able to be there because they're working in Florida for the summer, but they called to wish G'pa and G'ma a happy anniversary. Way to go, guys :)

The "adult" table :)

The "kid" table. Adam and I were assigned to this one because all of the kiddos begged us to sit with them :)

Time to order our food!

The "adult" table ordered some really interesting appetizers. Here is my Dad trying to get my Mom to try callamari (she hated it!).

My sister, Sarah, got brave and decided to try a clam...

Adam and I ordered Fettuccine Alfredo. Yum!

All the cousins!

Awwwww...... :)

Reading cards...

...and opening gifts! They couldn't figure out what in the world this was...

It was a new flatscreen TV!

Picture time! Here's my grandparents with their children (and their spouses)....

And here's all the grandkids minus Josh and Phil!

We were all a little loopy by the time we ended around 10 p.m.!

Happy 50th Anniversary, Grandpa and Grandma! We love you!