Our seats were upgraded on the plane and we were wished a happy honeymoon.
It took us a long time to choose where to go for our honeymoon. We looked into so many places and finally chose between Palm Springs and Mexico. We wanted something really low key that would allow us to do everything we wanted. We wanted nice weather, a beach, a temple, and relaxation.
We stayed at a Marriott Resort called Shadow Ridge II - The Enclaves
It was SO beautiful--pictures just don't do it justice.
It was all these different buildings and sections, all with beautiful pools and hot tubs. And everything was lined with palm trees. It was like it s own little neighborhood. And our hotel room had a kitchen a living room, a balcony, an amazing shower, and a huge bedroom. It was perfect.
When we got to the resort we were upgraded a little in our room and given a card that gave us discounts on all the stuff at the hotel. We should just always be honeymooners!!! The very first thing we did was take a nap... we were exhausted from all the wedding stuff! Then we went grocery shopping and got some things for easy meals and lunches in the week. We decided to stay in and watch a movie that night and just enjoy the nice weather. It was mid seventies to eighties all week!!
We then went hot tubing! It was pretty late so it was just us in the warm night air at the beautiful pool.
Monday we got up early and went down to Long beach.
We packed a lunch and everything so we could enjoy ourselves. So we had a little picnic on the beach. We laid in the sun and I buried Garth in the sand, and we played around in the water. It was absolutely perfect. Was just hot enough out to enjoy. And we took a long walk all along the beach and people watched.
After that we went to Downtown Disney--where I forgot my camera in the car ]:
But it was so much fun! It got us really excited to use the park hopper passes my mom gave us for Christmas.
Then we came home and had the FHE that my husband planned. [: After the FHE we fell asleep on the couch!
Tuesday we wanted to just sleep in and enjoy the day together. We slept late and got up and watched some sports center. We went to the gym and worked out. We ate In-and-out (multiple times in the week!) And then we went shopping at the outlets.
Wednesday we went to Disney Land!! We were so excited. It was all decorated for the holidays. We spent literally all day there, from open to close. It was so much fun. We laughed and enjoyed the details of every ride.
We packed a lunch again and ate it outside California adventure before we went there for a while. The ride waits at California adventure were really long. We sat down on a bench by the lake in the park and we both actually fell asleep for a while! It was kind of funny. So we headed back to Disney and went on all the rides we could before the firework show. It was a christmasy themed firework show-- and its the best I've evvverrrrr seen in my life!!! It was so awesome. I was so grateful to be there with my husband and to be so blessed. Artificial snow was falling all over the park too! It was super cool.
When we got back we both passed out so exhausted from the days events!
Thursday we went to go four-wheeling, but it didn't end up working out was a bummer! We just stayed at the resort this day and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Garth made me eat my first big-mac and we spent the day just joking around and enjoying the carefree moments we had left. We stayed in bed for along time, took some walks, and explored the resort. It was perfect.
Friday we got up, sadly checked out of the hotel, went to Lunch, saw a movie, and then boarded our plane for our second reception in Iowa!
