Anniversary weekend: Day 2

It was this "day" (not date), one year ago, that Jeff and I were sealed together for eternity. I still can't believe it. Jeff and I spent several moments throughout the day reflecting on our perfect wedding day. It really was perfect. The weather was a beautiful 75 degrees (much different from the 37 degrees of today!). We were surrounded by family and friends. The reception was intimate and elegant. But most of all, I was united to my soul mate for eternity in the Mesa temple. I wouldn't have changed anything about that day! Today we celebrated by having a fun, relaxing day. We leisurely got up (ok, I leisurely got up...Jeff was already up) and had breakfast at a little bakery at the Resort before going across the street to the Crater. The Zermatt's sister resort, Homestead, is built around this large anthill-looking mound that actually has been hollowed out by geothermal waters. It is the only warm water scuba diving facility in the nation. You can also make reservations to go swimming in the warm waters, which is exactly what we did. It was pretty crazy going from snow outside to 90 degree water inside. There was so much steam inside because of the difference in air temperatures but the water was perfect! We had so much fun just soaking and floating in the warm water. It was a great way to spend a relaxing morning.

After we finished our swim, we wandered around the Homestead resort before returning to our room to clean up. By this time, we were hungry so we headed to downtown Midway to eat. Now for those who haven't been to Midway, the downtown area is probably less than a mile total! Still, we found a good Mexican food restaurant and a quirky ice cream shop to indulge in. Jeff and I then decided to explore the area (which included Heber). Jeff has done several jobs in the area, one of which he received an honorable mention award from a national radiant heating organization. Basically, he installed a snow melt system for this HUGE driveway at this home outside of Heber. I am extremely proud of my husband. He has never been satisfied with the status quo. He always strives to challenge himself and to continue to learn more. He has built a successful business that has allowed him to provide a comfortable life for our family. I am proud of you Jeff! After we drove around, we headed to the Ice Castle. Talk about drastic changes in temperature between our activities! This was actually really cool (literally and figuratively)! This ice castle was created by setting off various sprinklers during the night. The water eventually freezes and creates icicles and columns of ice. The designers of this castle have carved out pathways and tunnels. It was a gorgeous day to explore those pathways. The sun's light would illuminate the columns of ice creating different hues of blue. It was beautiful! I told Jeff I think we should create our own ice castle at home.

Finally, we ended our day with a sleigh ride around the Homestead then a warm dinner at the Simon's restaurant. I have always wanted to go on a sleigh ride. I guess that comes from watching to many Hallmark Christmas movies growing up. It always seemed like a romantic thing to do...cuddled up to the one you love while sliding through a winter wonderland. It was just the perfect way to end another perfect day with Jeff. I am such a lucky girl. I love Jeff beyond what I ever could have imagined possible...and the best part is that he loves me just the same.

Warming up by the fire getting ready to eat dinner.

We finally wandered back to our room but before we went to bed we had to do one more thing...cut into our wedding cake. We saved the top tier of our wedding cake to eat on our first anniversary. It was just as delicious one year later as it was the day of our wedding. In fact, I actually got to eat more of my wedding cake a year later than I did on my wedding day. We coupled our cake indulgence with a Martinelli's Cider toast. We toasted to the many more years of wedded bliss we will get to enjoy together!...and that is a toast that I know will come true.

I brought up our cake knife and server from the wedding.