It is so hard to believe Sam and I have been married for 21 years! When people ask us how long we have been married, our answer makes them look at us like we have three heads. I guess that’s a good thing, right?! Sam was in charge of planning this year. Since Lucy is getting better at staying with other people, Sam planned an overnight getaway to the Anatole. However, with crazy school schedules, we got a very late start on leaving. I was so exhausted, i didn’t really want to wait for dinner in an overcrowded restaurant until late into the night. So, we grabbed a nice quite dinner at Great Wall. It was great! No rush. Whatever we wanted to eat. I have to say, sometimes the glitz and glamor is overrated. We were going to see the light displays in downtown Dallas afterwards, but it just got too late. To top it off, we got caught in a major accident’s traffic for almost an hour trying to get to the hotel.It was so nice to finally just get there.We walked around and enjoyed all the beautiful holiday decorations throughout the hotel. It was practically empty! I was really surprised.Sam and I found a fantastic little cafe that served Caramel and Marshmallow brownies that were to die for! Luckily Sam and I split one because having my own might have actually done me in. 😜We ate our treats and just enjoyed our time to talk together without being interrupted. It was fabulous! I sure love our children, but sometimes that is just what a mom and dad need.We also were amazed to watch this incredible sculpture on the ceiling. It moved to the music, but we figured most people didn’t even know it moved because it did it so slowly.https://ilovelucymarie.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_9568.movIt truly was a wonderful evening!