Rest and Play

Last week my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. Although we call ourselves the "Adventure Buddies" we were more than ready for some serious rest. We drove three hours from our home to the coast for some fresh air, good food and plenty of relaxation.

I fell in love with this swing on our patio, even though it made me a little dizzy. I think I need one at home now.

The hotel we stayed at, the Bernardus Lodge and Spa, had a beautiful garden, delicious restaurant and was completely wheelchair accessible. It was just what my body and soul needed.

I'm learning how to have "relaxing adventure" lately. Case in point, the hotel had a convertible car that we were able to "borrow" for a lovely coastal drive. It was a lot of fun, but an easier adventure on my body than say, a long beach walk, which is something we would have done instead in the past. 

Some "adventure" takes money, but other things I can find for free. Like this fun, organic farm stand we stumbled upon on our way home. They had a cute area for "kids" that I took full advantage of. I spent my muscle spoons for the afternoon getting in and out of this GIANT adirondack chair and it was totally worth it. I felt like such a kid!

For me play is just as important as rest. If I spend too much time just "adulting" I'm one unhappy lady. 

Of course one of my favorite ways to rest and re-charge is to snuggle with my sweet girl. 

My husband and I also "play" with (gasp) our friends! We belong to a local group of tiki lovers who are as child-like and playful as we are. We try to make time at least once a month to dress up and hang out with our buddies. 

Life is a balance and I'm still trying my best to find the perfect mix of work, rest and play. 

(** I received no reimbursement for my mention of Bernardus Lodge and Spa. But if they'd like to hook me up in the future, that would be dandy!)