5th Anniversary

This past weekend Jason and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary.  Usually this is all about the kids, so to continue with that theme, I will include the kids to say that...they weren't there!  Actually, I take that back, our actual anniverary was on a Friday night, and we decided we would be less tired that Saturday, so on Friday we took the kids out for dinner to Champps...nothing too exciting...it's nice and loud in there which is a good thing since the kids were singing at the top of theri lungs...I guess it's better than crying and complaining!!

The next day Grammie and Grandpa came over to babysit overnight.  Jason didn't tell me where we were going, which is cool with me, I love surprises!  He ended up taking me to the Motor City Casino.  They had the best hotel room ever (well, I don't have that high of standards since we don't travel all that often, so to me, it was awesome!)  I loved the bathroom...I even took pictures so one day...a very long time from now...I can remodel my bathroom (it will probably never happen, but hey...it might).  Anyway, when we got there, Jason popped open some champagne and then he told me to get ready for the spa...yayyyy!  It was so great!  They started off with a reflexology massage for the two of us, which was really relaxing!  Next, they sent us into a room with a hot tub and mud bath.  I felt really rich as I laid there with cucumbers over my eyes.  That is something that I would never find the time to do at home!  Finally, they gave us each an hour long body massage!  I think we were there for almost 3 hours!  Jason knows me well..it was perfect!  The only drawback was that the fire alarm went off during part of it.  I am kind of cursed when it comes to fire alarms...I won't get into that other than to say that I'm not surprised at all that it happened!  But fortunately, it happened in between two of the sessions.  But to make it up, they brought us cupcakes and gave us an aroma therapy treatment!

Then, it was time for dinner!  The Motor City has the only 5 star restaurant in Detroit, called Iridescence.  It was on the very top floor and had an amazing view.  It was a little expensive, but hey...we were celebrating!  It was REALLY good, and of course, I loved the dessert.  Jason and I shared one since I was so full (and because his 3 course meal came with one).  And just when I thought I couldn't eat anymore, the chef sent out an anniversary dessert for us.  I thought I was going to explode...but I ate it (of course).

Finally, it was time to gamble!  We played Craps and Blackjack!  We didn't hit it big, but it was great entertainment for a few hours!  One of these days I'll hit the jackpot!  Then is was off to bed...it was long but perfect day.  I almost forgot to mention the awesome present that I got, as if this wasn't enough...a new Nikon camera...it's really really nice...I love it!  I got Jason a sweatshirt...pretty much chopped liver compared to what he got me.  But in my defense...he begged me over and over again not to get him anything.  And now I see why...he spend a pretty penny on our anniversary celebration!

That morning I took a shower in the really nice shower and put on the robe that they let you borrow during your stay so I could feel all relaxed and care free before we headed home!  We ended up going out for breakfast and then back to reality...which wasn't a bad thing...I always miss the kids and was happy to see them, but it's always nice to have a break and a good night sleep!  It was a great weekend!