This year marked our 32nd wedding anniversary—such a meaningful milestone—and we decided to celebrate it a little differently. Instead of adding more “stuff” as we continue to downsize, we chose to invest in something that feels far more valuable these days: time, rest, and shared experiences.
Anyone who knows us knows this was an easy decision. Jim is happiest with a fishing rod in hand, and I’m perfectly content with a good book and a quiet place to settle in. So we planned our anniversary around exactly that.
We booked a campsite at Pendleton Park along the Arkansas River and spent a long, peaceful weekend doing what we love most. Jim headed out each day to explore different fishing spots, while I stayed back at camp, soaking up the calm, catching up on reading, and enjoying the rare gift of minimal distractions.
We also took some time to ride our e-bike and e-trike, which added a fun twist to the weekend. I’ll admit, after years of riding a 10-speed in my younger days, the trike still takes a bit of getting used to! But these days, I’m all about choosing the safer option—and
honestly, I think I’ve earned it. I may just need to add some battery-powered LED lights to the wheels… because why not embrace looking like a cool old lady?
One of the unexpected highlights of the trip was the wildlife. The campground was full of busy squirrels, beautiful butterflies, and some truly lovely birds. It made everything feel even more
When I described the trip to someone the following week, I told them it was about as “off-grid” as I want to get—quiet and unplugged, but still with electricity and running water. For us, it was the perfect balance.
All in all, it was exactly the kind of anniversary we needed—simple, meaningful, and wonderfully relaxing.
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