Cedarburg Bound!

Every year he goes to Alaska for the summer.. I was lucky enough to have him through most of the summer.. But the thought of him being gone for 6 weeks was leaving me an absolute mess!!

So being the amazing warrior that he is.. He decides to surprise me with a trip to Cedarburg, Wi and Holy Hill.. Two of my favorite places.

He hates selfies, he can't generally handle going out to eat, and most definitely doesn't going shopping in stores that aren't of necessity, and that he hasn't already grown accustomed to navigating. Because when he goes dark, he has taught his body how to "escape".. So surprising me with a trip, to do all of these things.. Was one of the most greatest acts of love I have ever received. 

Our first stop of the day was one of my favorite restaurants in Cedarburg. It's called the Anvil Pub & Grille and they have amazing food!! One of my favorite things there is the pesto mozzarella sticks wrapped in an egg roll wrapper and then fried!! So good!! He ordered a steak and I had the caprese salad.. Then he tells me to hurry up and take a selfie!

I just love the atmosphere of this little restaurant!! It's a restored 19th century blacksmith shop.. It's original walls, and antique artifacts.. It's just an amazing restaurant all around!

My next favorite place in Cedarburg is Amy's candy kitchen!! Their chocolate and caramel apples are worth the trip alone!! We grabbed an apple, some truffles, and chocolate covered bacon!! 

As we started the journey down the street with all the shops.. He sees this sign, and says.. "I am definitely 'Up The Creek'! haha!

We headed out to the last covered bridge in Wisconsin.. Just a small beautiful park.. With an amazing covered bridge.. That left the biggest smile on this mans face.. These are the moments I hang on to, I cling to. Reminding me of how happy he can be.. When not fighting his demons.

Shawn has always loved Ravens.. And it seemed every store we went to, had some sort of item with a Raven on it. So he bought our first Christmas ornament with a Raven. And this beautiful Dream Catcher jar with a Raven lid.. Both made by local artists!

Day 2: Heading up to Holy Hill!! The Basilica Church is absolutely breathtaking. Unfortunately it was closed due to the wonderful Covid19. But of course we had to get our Starbucks for the trip!

The weekend was coming to an end.. And he made sure I had plenty of forehead kisses. He knew I was going to have a hard time while he was gone.. So he planned the perfect weekend.. Filled with selfies, shopping, and forehead kisses.