So Yosemite isn’t the fanciest of places, which was part of the charm and contributed to the completely relaxed feel of our vacation. However, one night we reserved a spot at the “fancy-schmancy” restaurant at the Ahwahnee Hotel. There was a “dress code” but the hubs and I didn’t want to be over dressed for our laid back vacation. So we went khaki casual.
Shirt: Guess, Pants: Gap, Sandals: Rainbows, Dimples: Built In
Shirt, Skirt, Belt: Old Navy, Shoes: Aerosoles, Necklace: Forever 21
Benny’s dimples were in full bloom that night–and I was smitten.
Best meal ever.
Maybe it was because our little bundle of energy stayed back and ordered room service with his Grandma {monkey}, so we actually tasted our food.
Whatever the reason, this meal was unforgettable.
We even got super lucky and were seated at the very same table that Queen Elizabeth dined at when she visited the hotel. How ’bout them apples, eh.
I will be linking our outfits up to Real Momma, Real Style and The Pleated Poppy.
39 Comments
Lauren @ Me&Mine
September 14, 2011 at 4:57 amyou guys looked great! I had to chuckle at the “we actually tasted our food” comment. That is so true in our house too…….
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March 22, 2016 at 6:14 pmagree with you
Mindy Harris
September 14, 2011 at 4:58 amevery comment i post always talks about you and the hubs and monkey being the cutest ever. this instance is no different. really think your old navy outfit is adorable and love those yellow wedges. think they’re still around (for sale)?
lindsey - the pleated poppy
September 14, 2011 at 5:01 amlove your shoes! so very cute. and i love that hotel, too. i grew up an hour south of there, so yosemite was a regular visit for us. we almost went labor day weekend, but decided to skip on the crowd and just hang out by the lake for the weekend. i hope you had fun! and yay for a dinner for 2!
Dyna Ly
September 14, 2011 at 5:21 amYou two look so cute!! Looks like you had a great time hanging with your family as well as enjoying some quality time with just you and your hubby! Thanks for sharing!
momstheword
September 14, 2011 at 5:38 amYou both look adorable! I love how you paired the yellow belt and shoes with khaki, too cute! Hope you all had a great time on vacation.
Carly @ Mason's Roost
September 14, 2011 at 5:44 amWe went to Yosemite for our honeymoon which was at the end of September. Gorgeous! I’m dying to go back during Spring. Have you had the eggs benedict at the hotel? AMAZING!!!! Ah, I’m slightly burning with jealously or your recent trip.
Sabrina
September 14, 2011 at 5:54 amOh gosh……you’re casual is my fancy! I guess I need to step up my fashion game. HaHa. Looks like you had a great time! When Baby W is older, I recommend staying at the Housekeeping Lodging. It’s roughing it, but they have showers and bathrooms and beds……okay well maybe not too rough 🙂
Greta
September 14, 2011 at 10:56 amYou always look cute…but I especially love your hubby’s outfit!!! I am trying to get mine to branch out (and leave his shirt untucked!!!!) 🙂
Dar
September 14, 2011 at 11:02 amAdore the yellow shoes!
Jen
September 14, 2011 at 11:41 amLove your shoes! You guys are two cute!
Jamie
September 14, 2011 at 11:44 amYou both look so cute!
Lindsay
September 14, 2011 at 12:42 pmLove the shoes!! Looks like you had a great time. That place is beautiful!
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Lindsay
September 14, 2011 at 1:33 pmCutest couple award goes to you and Ben 🙂 LOVE u guys!
haydee duarte
September 14, 2011 at 1:46 pmSuch a cute couple! I love your shoes!
Karri
September 14, 2011 at 1:53 pmAhhh. Yosemite. Looks like a wonderful trip thus far. What a gorgeous hotel.
We were there when our oldest was a wee 13 mo old. No fancy dinner, but it was a breathtaking trip that involved lots of hiking with the little one in the Kelty pack.
Amber
September 14, 2011 at 2:05 pmYou two are so cute and I love that you went with yellow accessories, such a good choice. Have a lovely week honey. ax
rachel foos
September 14, 2011 at 2:26 pmAshley,
You are so darn cute!!! Looks like you had a blast!!! Did W like Yosemite?
jackie
September 14, 2011 at 2:35 pmevery family vaca needs at least one little date night 🙂 good for you guys. and you look hot doing it!
lori
September 14, 2011 at 3:01 pmyou and your hubby both look fabulous! loveee the khaki casual look!
shannon
September 14, 2011 at 3:42 pmI love your crisp white shirt and skirt, its a great look for going out or going to work!
So stylish!
Angela
September 14, 2011 at 3:42 pmLove the pics! Love the shoes (red and yellow both!). Glad you got a date night, they are so fun… it’s nice to enjoy each bite of food instead of stuffing it all in quickly (that’s what I do). 🙂
Kari
September 14, 2011 at 4:01 pmYou two are seriously the cutest couple EVER…no wonder you made such an adorable baby! I love your outfits–so put together, yet so relaxed! 🙂 What a fun family vacation you had, too! I meant to comment on that post, but as I was reading it I was holding my little baby and he spit up all down my chest. It was awesome.
p.s. Did you see my shout-out to you in my latest blog post?? You are obviously a favorite 🙂
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
September 14, 2011 at 4:14 pmI LOVE those shoes. And Queen Elizabeth? Hello? That’s not bad company to be in! x
Kristen Duke Photography
September 14, 2011 at 8:25 pmYour hubby is such a good sport! Posing, et all!
Aleyta
September 14, 2011 at 9:26 pmMy daughter is 2 and we went to lunch yesterday with a friend, who doesn’t have kids and she was floored at how non relaxing and how little conversation I was able to have b/c of Sophie wanting to get up and throw things and pick up things and dump salt all over the table. Phew. I’m tired thinking about going to lunch let alone dinner! Glad you got a night out, you guys look so happy!!! 🙂
ivana
September 14, 2011 at 11:08 pmHey there…great pictures!! I am going to try to plan a last minute trip to Yosemite and wanted to stay at the Awahnee (sp?), but read not great reviews for the price. Did you love it? you would go again? Worth every penny? s I hope to have a kids free dinner too, with the hubs to celebrate 5 years. thanks for any feedback! 🙂
Kadie
September 14, 2011 at 11:14 pmYour shoes are to die for!!! You look so cute : )
Heather
September 14, 2011 at 11:55 pmYou two look adorably in love! I didn’t know they had fancy-schmancy hotels or restaurants in Yosemite. I have been there twice (like 12-13 yrs ago), both times I did a 3 day hike from Tuolumne Meadows to Half Dome, then down into the valley. Maybe that’s why… apparently back then I liked to be in nature with the bears and stuff. I would have been totally under dressed.
Leslie
September 15, 2011 at 1:41 amI love this classic look. It NEVER goes out of style!
Great pictures and you have an adorable family.
brittany @lovestitched
September 15, 2011 at 2:36 amhooray for a night out just the two of you! you look SO cute and that place looks amazing!
Jess
September 15, 2011 at 4:35 pmYou two are TOO adorable! Love it!
Bethany
September 15, 2011 at 11:35 pmY’all are so darn cute together! And the outfits are cute too! 🙂
Lindsay
September 16, 2011 at 1:00 amLove your dinner fits! The yellow wedges are cute!
Angie
September 16, 2011 at 2:02 amYou two are such a gorgeous couple! I don’t blame you, dimples make me giddy too 🙂
I love your choice of outfits…you all looked coordinated without looking matchy.
That building is absolutely divine 🙂
PeaceLoveTerri
September 16, 2011 at 8:39 pmAwww… adorbs! Y’all are too cute together!
Renee
September 17, 2011 at 2:02 pmyou both look so cute.
Hotel looks fantastic.
Scenery is amazing.
Food looks delish.
yea, I need to go there.
Alyssa
September 20, 2011 at 5:17 pmSorry if this is posting twice….I got an error message last time I posted:(
Such a beautiful place, I now have it on my wishlist as places I hope my hubby gets sent for work since my son and I get to go with him whenever we want!! PS HIs dimples are GREAT!!
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