~A Weekend Away~

Two weeks ago, we cleared our schedules and took the weekend off from normal routine. We didn't wander far from home, which ended up being really great.
We ventured out and headed for downtown Omaha.
There we stayed two nights at the Hilton and slept the weekend away. Well... sort of



No cleaning required for me. Little things make me happy, like the shampoo and conditioners they provide. The ones here were from Crabtree and Evelyn. Yes, I took them home!

The hotel is directly joined to the Omaha Quest Center. Saturday afternoon, we went the Creighton basketball game. Go Jays!

Restaurant...I didn't have to cook

Luxury lounge... I didn't have to use my daytimer.

Great designs and art...lots of inspiration for me.

~A Little Relaxation-poolside~

Spencer and Chandler had such fun racing against time-and each other!

The backstroke...or something that resembles it.

Okay, I know Spencer looks leg-less and one-arm-less. Funny.

~Floral Beauty~

Had some friends over for Sunday lunch. This is a lovely arrangement they gave us.

~Chocolate Day Cont.~

We ended our fun and memorable day by having supper at P.F. Changs.

Neither one of us had ever been and both have vowed to go again.

~A Very Chocolate Day~

Saturday was such a fun girls day! I picked up Rhonda and we went downtown to the Durham. Right now they have a Chocolate Exhibition on loan from the Field Museum in Chicago. It is a thorough history on all things chocolate. It takes you from the growing process of the "cacoa" seed in the rainforest to the introduction of the luscious treat we have today.

The gift shop display of chocolate jewelry was exquisite~ though not edible and NOT in my price range.

It was really neat to see all of the familiar treats and how far we have come, even in the appearance of the wrappers.

Remember those tin molds in the shape of eggs and hens and little trains? They had those on display, it was so nostalgic.

Cadbury and Nestle' are some of the familiar names we read about who made millions on their delectable delights.

Hello Rhonda. Now entering the zone of bliss...

I am always awe struck at the architecture and design of this marvelous building.