Saturday, November 22, 2008

Going Away/ Give Away

Well dear readers, I have some news.  My husband surprised me on Friday night by telling me that for my 30th birthday (which falls on November 26th) he's whisking me away.  The only information that he would disclose is that we're departing on Saturday (today) and that I have to pack for six nights.  I have to bring my passport.  The Kiddo is coming too, and as it turns out so is my mother-in-law (who was already in town for what I thought was just a pre-Thanksgiving visit).  

So there you go!  I'm leaving the country for the next week, I have no idea where I'm going, and I'll be 30 when I return :)  

I'm soooo excited and surprised about this adventure!  My husband is truly amazing, and totally great at pulling off magical, mysterious, romantic schemes like this without ever letting on.  We actually have a term for his skillfully sweet machinations:  "Layahs" -- As in, "Oh My God, you totally had me believing that we were going to celebrate my birthday by going to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!  Nice layah of deception!"

I've decided that for the sake of total relaxation and escape, I'm going to stop posting on Marvelous Kiddo while we're gone.  Sorry about the sudden cessation, but hopefully I'll have lots of stories and photos to make up for it when we return.

Meanwhile, I was thinking it would be fun to incorporate another giveaway into this event, so here's the deal:  Leave a comment (one per person, please) on this post by November 28th at Midnight PST and tell me where you think I'm going. Where ever I end up, I'll buy a charming souvenir and when I return I'll choose a winner at random to receive the item.

While I'm gone, I hope you have a beautiful, happy, blessed Thanksgiving and may you all spend it with the ones you love.  Ciao!

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45 comments:

  1. paris! yes i know it's cliche, but paris it is. bon voyage!

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  2. Oh,wow!How sweet & exciting!Hmm,there's so many places to pick,but since it's cold now,I'll guess The Bahamas...although I don't think you would have brought the little one,so now I really don't know.:) By the way,love you blog,I'm from Southeastern Louisiana,but live in Southeastern Michigan for the past 8 years now...been to New York for a little while for a wedding,only saw it at night & not much! :( Well,hope you have fun!Renee (reneealam@peoplepc.com)

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  3. Paris. Except maybe that's too obvious, and haven't y'all already been there? Maybe Italy or Spain? I'm bad at this game. Have a wonderful time!

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  5. Oh, happy birthday Leigh!

    Prague, maybe?

    Have a wonderful time, wherever you are!
    FranPeacockCPA@aol.com

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  6. Have a wonderful trip! I guess...Greece.

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  7. Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful trip to....hmmm....my best guess is Belgium. Don't know why. It was just the first country to pop into my head. Wherever you go--enjoy!

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  8. Oh my goodness! How exciting! I will live vicariously through you and can not wait to hear about it when you get back. I'm going to say France just because that's where I wish I was going this week!

    Steph

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  9. I can't wait for all the details. Have a wonderful trip and have an AWESOME 30th BIRTHDAY!!! (My oldest child is 30...YIKES!!!)

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  10. i think maybe to the san diego zoo! that's where i'd like to go anyways :)

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  11. I'm going to guess it's somewhere Obama-related, so let's say Kenya.

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  12. That is so weird, just 20 minutes ago, I was thinking about the fact that you are turning 30 this year (I'm ten years older, that's how I remember!). Big birthdays for us both! And I was remembering when K and I hid for your birthday years ago and pretended that we ate all your cake! That was funny!! Have a great one and I am going to go with my first answer, which is Italy (although you guys have been there and you especially). But it was the first place that popped into mind. Probably France. Iceland? Ireland? Switzerland!!

    Love,
    Steph (Vegas)

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  13. Safe and happy journeys wherever it may be!

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  14. My guess is Paris--oh I hope for you it is Paris!

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  15. So exciting.

    I'm going to say...
    Norway. I have no idea why.

    Just for kicks.

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  16. Cool photo...and even cooler story! Happy 30th! I hope the trip is lovely - romantic, relaxing, energizing, etc. How thoughtful of your husband to plan out all of the details and to incorporate your son and you MIL into the picture!

    My guess...hmmm...how about Canada? Or maybe I should pick somewhere further away - England perhaps?

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  17. Have a wonderful and very Happy Birthday! What an amazing gift from your husband! Hmmmm, I'll say... Venice. :~)

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  19. my very first thought was Italy since he said you needed yur passport, but anywhere for which you need your passport is going to be a blast!

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  20. Italy.

    Wherever you go I'm sure it'll be stunning and a wonderful time.

    What an amazing husband!

    Nell

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  22. I have always HEARD of men like that. I am so happy to hear they really exist! Happy birthday!!!

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  23. Spain. But I want to hear all about it when you get back, since I won't be able to call you on your birthday. I will be thinking about you though! Happy birthday!

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  24. I'm guessing London town. Wherever you go, have a fabulous time. Lord I need a vacation.

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  25. happy happy happy birthday, leigh! i hope you are having a most marvelous over-seas adventure!

    much love,
    laurel

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  26. Paris. That's where my hubby took me. But since it's winter, maybe Thailand??

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  27. Your husband rocks! What an amazing way to celebrate your 30th. I turn 40 next week and still can't figure out what to do, but I don't think an overseas destination is in my future. My guess is that you are going to London. How exciting and Happy, happy thirtieth!

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  28. that is so exciting!!!!!!! i would guess paris or mexico -- warm beaches! did you husband tell you what to pack? i'm so excited!!!! :) joannaxo

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  29. how wonderfully amazing - happy birthday!
    I am guessing Rome. I'm not sure why, I decided to go with what popped into my head.

    Have an amazing time, where ever it may be!

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  30. I think it's Paris too. Just so romantic and your husband sounds romantic.

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  31. Happy, happy birthday sweet Leigh.
    Hope you are enjoying your trip.
    We love you so.
    Aunt Pat and Uncle Bob

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  32. This is so fun! It could be anywhere. But I'll take a wild one and say that it's Italy.

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  33. Wowee! Wherever it is, I know it's going to be wonderful!

    Have safe travels and we'll see you on the flip side :)

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  34. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY DEAR DAUGHTER! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL GIFT FROM GOD AND I AM MOST GRATEFUL!!!!

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  36. how fun! my wild guess...the south of france.

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  37. Mexico.
    Or Venice (the real one)

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  39. well im not sure if this is too late or not, im in Australia, and i love your Blog, i hope your on you way to berlin right...now!! that would be amazing, what a lucky girl you are!, enjoy your Birthday, cant wait to see the pics when you return,

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  40. how about london...would be beautiful for the holidays and all dickens-esque? wherever--happy birthday!

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  41. Bora Bora here you come...Yippeee!!!

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  43. I think you're going to London. Have fun!!

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