September 24, 2011...six wonderful years later!
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| "A man so strong that he can afford to be tender is able to give his wife deep knowledge of her own preciousness." Bryan Chapell Luckily, our anniversary fell on Saturday this year. And so, to properly celebrate Treadwell style, we set off on a little road trip. What I thought was going to be a quick escape to Atlanta for the night soon became a surprise as Hunt veered to the left heading up I59....towards Gadsden. Smirkingly, he glanced at me and said "I'm just the driver... no questions, please!" Immediately, my mind started racing and I must admit, my heart sank a bit as I started to envision what Gadsden, AL might have in store for us.... Gadsden, really? Well, I soon realized that Chattanooga was on this path and so I began hoping that Chatty was our final destination. Nope....not this time. About 1.5 hours after leaving, we exited and I saw that wonderful 7 letter word...Mentone. Hunt and I had talked many a time since we moved to AL about exploring that quaint little mountain town but other destinations always took precedence when it came down to it. Now, six years later, we were finally there and celebrate we did! My amazingly sweet husband had apparently put on his "romantic hat" that morning and had packed a bottle of wine along with some cheese and grapes and, upon arriving, he found just the perfect spot to stop on the brow of Lookout Mountain to watch the sun set Napa style. At this moment in time, the world stood still and I felt like we had time traveled back to the beginning of our dating days! I had a smile from ear to ear and was beyond touched that Hunt had not only planned this little getaway but had also planned every detail for the next 24 hours. |
A while later, we left our special spot and ventured to the Mentone Springs Hotel...a lovely, historic Bed and Breakfast built in 1884 and nestled right in the center of downtown Mentone. What a little gem this place is! Clad with beautiful antiques and age-old charm, we quickly settled in and soaked up our time here. For dinner, we walked across the street to Wildflower Cafe which has been written up in Southern Living and we soon discovered why. This shabby little cottage served up not only the best local, gourmet food we have had in a long time but it also came complete with live, blue-grass music and serenade. A perfect end to a perfect day!
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| DeSoto Falls |
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| Little River Canyon |
What a lucky girl I am to get to spend my life with this guy! A true gent he certainly is but His heart is what sealed the deal for me! He leads through service, through selfless love. He places our family's interest above his own and he never utters a negative word. He is uplifting and happy. He is humble, patient and wise. He is the first to help without ever mumbling or groaning. He is kind and caring and the most giving person I know. He loves the Lord and loves with a heart that is from Him....completely unconditional, pure and undeserving.
Hunt, you are a fine example of a husband and of a man! I love you!
You are Beautiful!
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