Spring Break 2012

Best Spring Break Ever!  So as some of you may know Ben and I had been planning to take our long awaited "Honeymoon" trip this year and decided to partner with some friends to get the best of both.  My girlfriend Rene came up with the brilliant idea in January and originally approached us in asking to take Christian along so he and Jaden could play and have some fun.  As we were reading and browsing online about the cruise Ben and I decided to go too.  Best decision ever!  We had a great time!  This might be a long one so here we go....

Day 1: We spoiled ourselves and got a balcony room and it was to most beautiful view I've ever seen.  I've discovered I LOVE being on the ocean.  It is so vast and so peaceful, and the smell of salt water and the ware fresh air gave me such a calming spirit. 

After we all went and checked out our rooms we met down in the lobby for some tasty beverages and to check out the boat.  I got a really cute picture with Rene....by the way she has the cutest dresses and you will see them throughout the blog. 

Day 2 and 3:  These days were Sea Days so we got a chance to just lounge around by the pool.  Drink fun and tasting drinks out of silly cups and do nothing but read, listen to music and relax.  Aaaand maybe go down a water slide or two.

Each day they would offer a different silly drink.  Rene got a really fun disco ball one.  This is a picture of me kissing the blofish.

Okay so one of the Best things about a cruise is all the food at your fingertips at anytime.  The big joke was how much Dave, Rene's boyfriend LOVES the grilled cheese sandwiches and the burgers.  At lunch one day he came back with a "grilled cheese burger" he made by putting a burger in between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches.  It looked so good I just had to take a picture of it.

On the night of Day 3 the dining room attire was formal.  So everyone got dressed in there best for a formal night out.

After dinner the grownups decided to take a trip the the night club on board for some dancing.  This is where Rene got her Disco ball drink and Ben and Dave both got LED light up shot glasses.

Day 4: JAMAICA!

Jamaica was one of my favorite Ports.  It was so beautiful.  This is were we went Zip lining.

We watched the ship pull into the bay for about a half hour and then went to disembark into Jamaica. After we got off the ship we took a 2 hour bus ride to YS Falls.  We stopped for lunch a little over half way so it broke up the drive a bit.

Bus Ride and Tour Guides

Lunch Break

Once we got to our destination we had to take a ride by tractor to get up to the falls because they don't let any cars or trucks on the land. 

Once we got there they told us to go swim for an hour or so because there was a group ahead of us.  To our surprise we could swim in the falls and there was a giant rope swing from which we all took a turn.  SO FUN!!!

After the fun in the water we all went and got suited up for our zip lining.  There were 5 lines we went down.  It was incredible!

Day 5: Grand Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands were beautiful. The water was like looking through glass.  Rene and Dave took the boys to see the stingrays while Ben and I went "Snuba Diving".

After our snuba diving adventure we had about 4 hours to kill before we had to be back on the ship so we though we'd walk the streets and find a few little things for the kiddies back home.   Ben ran into a guy that would crack open a coconut and stick a straw in it for  you the drink the water inside.  They were yummy.

To be continued.....

Bonnie Springs

We took the kids up to Bonnie Springs last weekend and had a blast!  I know right??? You're thinking really?  That stinky old place...well we loved it and the kids enjoyed the Old town and seeing all the animals.

Tiny Dancer...

Brooke absolutely loves her dance class.  My favorite is when she walks across the floor with what we like to call.. her "fashion show walk."

Her first day of class was a but intimidating but once she warmed up she had a great time.

This is Brookey tumbling...

Or at least trying to.

Happy Valentine's Day

Sea World San Diego

While we were in San Diego we spent our Super Bowl Sunday at Sea World.  It was the best day!  The sun was shining, it was a warm 75 degrees, there were no lines, AND we had a tour guide.  Nina and Bella have a yearly pass and practically live at Sea World so we were well taken care of.

The first thing we went to see were the star fish.

Brookey thought that was pretty cool.

After we lifted a few out for Brookey to touch a lady came on the speaker and asked us to "please leave the starfish in the pool as they cannot breath when out of water." DUH! Sorry little star fish.

After the Star fish we took a trip over to see the sea lions. Brookey got to feed them little fish.  That is if the crazy birds didn't steal the fish right out of your hands. It was hilarious!

After the Sea Lion Adventure we took a walk over to the play ground so Brookey could take a ride on Elmo.

The one picture I have of Charlotte says everything about her experience.  She passed out before she even finished her afternoon bottle.  It was super sunny so Nina put Bella's hat on her to protect her face.

I wish I took pictures of Christian and Daniel but they were all over the park.  We only saw them a few times through out the day.

What's so funny???

San Diego Trip

Dad got a new toy!  He took some great photos of us over the weekend.  We had SO much fun as always.  I'll post our Sea World Pictures later this week. 

This first shot is of Brooke playing in the hammock.  Her and Bella had a great time swinging back and forth.  I think we might be taking that hammock with us next time we visit.

This is one of my favorite pictures. If  Charlotte's eyes could talk I think they would say, "I love  you Grandma!"

There is an amazing park by Dad's house so we all piled into 2 cars and took a ride over there. This park was even fun for us old folks.

This is Daniel my younger brother. He's the handsome smart one of the family.

This is my baby sister Bella. I just love her!

Christian was off playing basketball with the big kids so we didn't see much of him at the play ground.