Just back from a lovely weekend here with my hubby, all the kids and my mum.
Lots of exercise was had by all with swimming every day (sometimes twice!) and all the cycling. The pathways were much more hilly than in Sherwood but fortunately it was down hill to our lodge so it was always quick to get home, and we were really close to all the facilities anyway!
Kids loved the outdoor and indoor play areas, which were right next to Starbuck! How great that was!!!
Highlights of the weekend included watching the kids delight in the fabulous subtropical swimming paradise, a couple of hours walking around and enjoying the scenery for just me and hubby (we would love much more of that and are now wondering if it would be at all possible to have a weekend by ourselves there!?!) and watching the film The Notebook for the first time, which had a profound affect on me! The Notebook is a story of life and love, and totally captures the essence of what marriage, passion and devotion are all about (till death us do part). I was so blown away by the ending that I wept for at least half an hour - and our oldest daughter took some joy in reminding everyone that they shouldn't have let me watch the film in the first place. I know I really am an old romantic at heart, but I was particularly taken aback by the depth of love and devotion depicted in this film. I was reminded of how blessed we are in our marriage to share the kind of love we do and reminded also of the perfect plans God has purposed through marriage. It's a must to watch!!!
