Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

30 Days of Gratefulness | Day 13 & 14 | Travel

This year was an amazing year to 'mark' things off my 'Bucket List'. I got to travel to some of the most BEAUTIFUL places I've ever seen - places that I've ALWAYS wanted to see, up close and personal.

In April, my husband and I, along with our two best friends, traveled to Europe for our very dear friend's wedding. Along the way, we visited some spectacular places, including Paris, London and Scotland! I'm still reeling in the fact that I actually saw these places with my own eyes. Grateful that we were able to make this trip - and the icing on the cake? Seeing our best friend Roni marry the girl of his dreams! :)

















I'm so incredibly grateful to have shared in some memories in Colorado as well this year. My husband, son and I, along with my dad, all visited my little sister and nephew, as well as my mom in October. It's so beautiful there. Everywhere you look is a picture. :) Grateful to not only see the AMAZING beauty - but also make memories with my gorgeous family.













Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Trip of a Lifetime {Europe} 2012

In April, my husband and I, along with our two best friends, traveled to Europe for our very near and dear friend Roni and his bride-to-be Donna's wedding.

We did a little travel along the way, and I must admit, I was overwhelmed at the sight of some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

When I was growing up, I always DREAMED of traveling to these places - never thought in my lifetime I'd get the privilege to go. I still think about our time there - the places we saw - the awe I felt. WOW. Even now, I'm finding there are hardly words to express how thankful I am!

While I don't think photographs can do these places justice, I couldn't stop clicking the shutter - in hopes I could capture some of what I was actually seeing with my own eyes. And, I wanted to share in the experience too. :)

Here are some of my favorite images from our trip, with a few from the wedding too! Not only did we get to travel to Europe and see some of the most amazingly beautiful places in the world - but we also got to see one of our nearest and dearest friends tie the knot to his beautiful bride. That was the icing on the cake!

Hope you enjoy these photographs - although, I do hope you all one day, can visit these places and see them, up close and personal - to experience the awe and amazement of some of God's most beautiful creations. :)

My sweet husband and I - I adore this man and am so blessed I was able to make the journey with him. It was a once in a lifetime trip and so thankful it was with him! Love this man!
April and I before our big trip! {LOVE THIS GIRL. So privileged to have been able to make the journey with her!}

First stop: Manchester!





Bradford/Saltaire {Where our amazing friends, Roni and Donna live!}

The food - and drink were AMAZING. I think I ate some of the best food EVER while I was there.

Saltaire. :) Beautiful little village.


Haddock and sweet potato mash, with asparagus! SO YUMMY.

Traditional English Breakfast.




Paris!

Arc de Triomphe


The Eiffel Tower was AMAZING.





Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral







Musée du Louvre




Cappuccino in Paris. :) Perfect.







London!




Big Ben!

Buckingham Palace!




 




Edinburgh Scotland!





The Castle in Edinburgh!




 
Scotch in Scotland. :)

The beautiful bride, Donna!

The English countryside. The church where Roni and Donna wed is off in the distance. Gorgeous!

The handsome father of the bride and her two brothers!

Roni and Donna, departing their amazing reception - and off to begin their lives together!

Oh so thankful. My passport finally has a stamp. :)