Thursday, August 6, 2009

Celebration



We had such a wonderful time for our anniversary. My parents sent us that beautiful bouquet of flowers. We got to dress up and drive to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains to the Inn at Little Washington. Because we were about an hour early, we strolled through the quaint town. It was first surveyed by George Washington in 1729, I believe. There are old houses and gardens and little out buildings there. It's a nice little town. We walked through the Inn shops across the street from the Inn, and discovered a book called 1001 Places You Must Visit Before You Die. The Inn at Little Washington was in the book! We can cross that one off the list. The Inn is run by a world-renowned chef, Patrick O'Connell. We were treated so well. We sampled about 7 tastes of things on the menu while we were waiting. The menus are printed each day, and the top of ours said Happy Anniversary to the Fultons. We got to keep them as a keepsake. I'm so glad, because I could never remember all that I ate. It was a three course meal with dessert at the end. We had things like "Fricassee of Maine Lobster with Potato Gnocchi, Green Grapes and Curried Walnuts," and Prosciutto Wrapped, Pan Roasted Loin of Pennsylvania Veal with Spinach Raviolini and Parmesan Broth." It really was fabulous. I didn't think I would be able to eat all of it, but the portions are smallish, so I managed. As we left, they gave us each the little paper replica of the Inn filled with cookies and candies. We strolled through the gardens and enjoyed the rest of the evening. What a great experience! Thanks Honey! I just wish I would have remembered my camera.

4 comments:

Jane Henry said...

Paula and Chris,

You two really do make a very handsome/beautiful couple. It was nice that Chris' shirt matched your dress! Sounds as if both of you had a really great time. It was cute that they gave you a little replica of the "Inn at Little Washington" with cookies and candies in. It was really great, too, that you were able to keep the menu from that memorable meal, and it had "Happy Anniversary to the Fulton's" written on it. I am sure that you will always remember the great memories of your 20th anniversary!
Love, Dad and Mom

Aunt Martha said...

Happy anniversary to the both of you! We wish you happiness always!

heidiannie said...

That sounds like a wonderful evening!
You really do need to celebrate the milestones as well as the important moments of your lives together.
Glad this celebration was a success!

liz said...

This looks like such a wonderful time! Soooo glad you got away and had time together. Oh yeah, and a fabulous dinner! Congratuflations!