
“No, life cannot be understood flat on a page. It has to be lived; a person has to get out of his head, has to fall in love, has to memorize poems, has to jump off bridges into rivers, has to stand in an empty desert and whisper sonnets under his breath…We get one story, you and I, and one story alone. God has established the elements, the setting and the climax and resolution. It would be a crime not to venture out, wouldn’t it?”
~Donald Miller, Through Painted Deserts
And so… we’re off! Today is my birthday and we’re throwing a little of this and a bit of that into a bag and traipsing off to the crazy fun city of Chicago for a couple of days, just my favorite man and I. Our littles will have their own fill of fun stashed away with grandparents, while we find our way back into that smooth groove of strolling city streets hand-in-hand, of applying my favorite lip gloss just for him, of flirty smiles and stealing kisses, of spontaneously ducking into cute little coffee shops because we can and letting time escape as we read books in our treasured bookstore without the added amusement of having to change a diaper or play with the wooden trains. Our little cherubs I will miss, but indulgent time with the love of my life I will enjoy.
We love writing our story… together. And to spend the beginning of this new year of my life any other way than venturing out would be a crime. So, venturing out we will do because really living life is what we like to do… and we do it well.
mattnem05 says
Have fun in Chicago, its a lot less crazy down there since Transformers 3 is done filming 🙂 And the weather has been pretty nice the last few days.
Muthering Heights says
I hope you have a wonderful time…it sounds like it will be a great getaway! 🙂
Veronica Lee says
Have fun in Chicago. And once again, thanks for hosting this.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Lucy says
Oh, have a wonderful time in the Windy City!
Alysha (Supermom) says
sounds like a lovely time. Happy Birthday. May you two enjoy your time together as it was before the kids came along 🙂 xo
Corey~living and loving says
oooo what a beautiful shot. Really reminds me how much I love photography. Just looking at it feels like love.
sema says
Happy Birthday!Have a great and memorable day!
Jen says
What a beautiful way to spend your birthday. I hope its everything you wish.
Little Mochi says
Happy Birthday! Have a great time in Chicago 😉
Emily says
Happy Birthday, I love your pick for a quote this week, extremely fitting for me right now. Hope you have a great time in Chicago – that is my most favorite city (having lived there for 25 years)
Thanks for hosting again this week.
septembermom says
Enjoy your birthday! Have fun 🙂
Serendipity is Sweet says
Good for you, enjoy! Happy birthday!!
Tabitha (From Single to Married) says
Happy Birthday and definitely enjoy your trip – Chicago is such a fantastic city, perfect for a getaway!
Izzy 'N Emmy says
I hope you had a wonderful birthday!
Gerri says
Love that quote. It is so true. We can’t just sit back and be spectators…