Celebrating Father's Day in Alabama

The kids and I set out to surprise Keith for Father's Day with a stay at one of our favorite resorts, The Ross Bridge in Hoover, Alabama. Keith was working in Kenner, Louisiana this weekend and was not going to make it home to see the kids for Father's Day. So Kaden, Kendall and I left Sunday afternoon just shortly before noon to make the 2 1/2 hour drive to Birmingham, AL. Kendall fell asleep and slept for about an hour and a half...perfect. However, when she woke up all hell broke loose. Thirty-eight miles took me one hour and twenty-two minutes!!!! She was hungry, she needed a new diaper, Kaden had to use the bathroom, and the list goes on. Anyways, we did make it to the hotel safe and sound and got to enjoy the afternoon at the hotels beautiful outdoor pool. We had room service and waited up for Keith to come in and get his Happy Father's Day hugs and kisses from the kids. Well Kendall fell asleep way before his 10:00pm arrival and Kaden fell asleep about 15 minutes before he arrived, but the important thing was that he got to see them and kiss them goodnight on his special day.

If you are looking for a quick getaway at one location that has it all then check out the Ross Bridge Resort, which is a Renaissance Marriott property. It has golf, the longest course in the world so I'm told, a Spa, an indoor and outdoor pool, water slide, two restaurants, pool side service, kids club, game room, exercise room, coffee shop and bar. And its only a short drive on I-459 from my favorite retail shopping center...The Summit. OMG...the damage I can do at this location! It has everything from Janie and Jack to Anthropologie & Urban Outfitters. And I'm usually not a big Belk fan, but this location is awesome. The women's boutique upstairs is worth checking out if you are in the need for some designer jeans or a special occassion dress. We also frequent this location for its awesome eateries anytime we are in town. Our top two are Cheesecake Factory and California Pizza Kitchen. The Summit is located off I-459 at exit 19 and The Ross Bridge is off exit 10.