Tried Like Heck

WE HAD A SUPER WEEK-END.

Tried like heck to get a nice selfie of us as we celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary 
this past week-end…this was the best I could do.  

Had a few laughs doing this.

Our Children and some Family Members, gave a Reception earlier in the Summer

 and I will share pictures of this soon. 

For now, our week-end went something like this….we packed our bags for a two day get-a-way.  Drove to Wamego late Saturday morning, visited a wonderful Shoppe 
and purchased a 40th Anniversary Gift for the two of us.

Grabbed a 'barger for the road.

Drove our gift HOME before we headed to Atchinson 

for a two night stay at the GLICK MANSION.

Originally the mansion belonged to the 9th Governor of Kansas. 
I'm sure this is not a selfie.

~TUCK U INN~

Bed and Breakfast

ran by Chris and Loman Wildy.

The Glick Mansion in Atchison, Kansas

is where we stayed.

Comfortable and very relaxing.

We had a wonderful HOLIDAY at the GLICK!

Visited Mary Carol Garrity's 

Atchinson Store Nell Hill's

 and saw so much my head spinned.

It was impossible to see everything she has for sell 
in her SHOPPE, but still picked up a few decorating ideas 

for our next Christmas Tree.

Wished I had taken some pics of her place before the crowds swarm the shop 
September 5th and 6th for their OPEN HOUSE.

Heard that her private home will not have a 

OPEN HOUSE this year.

Attended her 2013 OPEN HOUSE.

Mary Carol's beautiful mansion is across the street from the 

Glick Mansion.  Neighbors.

We checked into our room, unpacked, then went for a casual Supper at MARIA's. 

Took a drive about Atchison, 

saw some sights and the CHILDHOOD HOME  
of Amelia Earhart.

Watched a political movie, 'The Monuments Men' on the tele 
in the privacy of our beautiful suite,

THE PRESIDENT's ROOM.

 Sunday morning Breakfast was served in the BLUE Dining room.

Spent the day in Weston, Missouri.

Iced Tea in a Tea Room, browsed at some shops  
and had a quiet meal at the quaint 1845 

RUMPEL HOUSE called THE VINEYARDS.

Basil Pesto Roasted Chicken Breast served with roasted potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables.

We had the room all to ourselves.
The food was delicious, but my company was better.

Returned to the LOVELY environment of our Suite.

Evening came with a toast and a quiet night together.

When you've been married to someone for 40 years, 
there are a lot of memories to savor, some need to be filed away and forgotten, 
but one needs to be wise enough to make good memories.

Cherish and respect your mate.
Make good memories by making smart choices.
God can get you through a multitude of things. 

Sleep was interrupted by a strong storm, 

but morning was promising with Breakfast in the Garden room.

We said our good-byes and returned to our everyday living

in Small Town America with pleasant memories.

Refreshed.

A beautiful HOLIDAY

to celebrate our 40th,

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