June 03, 2007

shhh...Don't tell Mason

Happy 30th Birthday Mason!

To celebrate this July (the special date is 7/13) Mason and I will be taking a final child-free vacation to the place of his choice--lovely Seattle and Bellingham, Washington. It is the best of all possibilities. First of all, it gives us a chance to visit Mason and his dad's old stomping grounds and leave a bit of his dad's ashes in his former home. It also gives us a chance to visit several of his friends who have made the northwest their home. Of course, the beautiful seaside coolness of the northwest is a real treat for me. I can't wait. Thanks to a marriage that has generously used its credit card, our Seattle hotel will be paid for with Thank You points! We also plan to camp out in spare bed rooms or possibly a school bus with friends once we hit Bellingham on the big day. I can't think of a better way to welcome my final trimester. Mason and I have been blessed to travel many great places together in this romance of ours. I think it is so perfect that we will be both traveling again and yet somehow going home. Too bad I can't go crazy on the seafood.

6 comments:

Heidiblossom said...

We are so excited to have you!! We're working up some fabulous birthday plans and surprises and the church bus will be polished to a high shine!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!

Allyson said...

Thanks Heidi!
It sounds like a fabulous time!
Allyson

Kima said...

durn,
wish I could come...
I'll be thinking of all the fun your having in that polished bus. and. the bonfire that is sure to occur.
durn double durn.

LOVE MARY

Anonymous said...

Mason,
30 years old and fatherhood looming--does it get any better?
I am so excited for you and Allyson and can hardly wait to meet this new Stone. Walked by your dad's house the other day and thought of him and you and how thrilled he'd be to have a grandchild.
Allyson, grapes fed one at a time in a hammock sounds good--I recommend it, and if you succeed in this fantasy I'll be terribly envious!
Alayne

Anonymous said...

Are you flying or driving? Am I gonna get to see you for that big 3 - 0?? Its good that you're going to Seattle. I'm happy for your plans!

Love,
Mama Rebecca

maso said...

Sadly, the amount of time it would take to drive to Seattle--not to mention the comfort factor for a 6-months pregnant belly--keeps us from swinging through MT. We truly tried to make it work, because one thing Allyson and I do well together is road trip. We'll just have to make it another time.