Jason does the Humpty Hump

Jason had a work party last night and I didn't go because I hurt my back and I was stuck in bed. One of his employees took video of Jason singing karaoke and posted it on You Tube!

Resemblance

So...about a month or so ago I received a forwarded email from a friend with pictures of a jaguar covered in post it notes. I'm laughing as I scroll along looking at all the pictures. I come to one of the pictures and I had to pause and call all of my family in to look at it. Without hesitation they ALL asked me when I did this.



This isn't me.

More formal pictures

These are some of the pictures we purchased from the cruise ship. I scanned them in crooked. Forgive me. :)

Formal nights

We had 2 formal nights while on our cruise. Yes, Jason and I matched. Please don't make fun!



Also, Jason surprised me one night by having our room decorated for our anniversary. We had non-alcoholic champagne (yucky-I don't recommend it) and white and milk chocolate dipped strawberries. I also got a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Last but not least, Cozumel, Mexico

Our last port was Cozumel, Mexico. We rented a jeep and wandered around where ever we wanted. Our first stop was at some Mayan ruins. Some of the buildings (ruins) have been there since the 1200s. It was amazing. It was blazing hot there and I had to keep pausing everywhere that I could find something even resembling shade and attempt to cool off.



As we were walking around I kept seeing little piles of droppings (aka poop.) I couldn't figure out what in the world was leaving them until we stumbled across several iguanas. I kept picturing the lizards that are in the movie "Holes" so I was a little disturbed by them.


After suffering from a heat stroke walking around the ruins and getting into our dark blue jeep without a/c we stopped at a restaurant at the side of the road that opened to a beautiful sandy beach. The sand was so fine and soft. I loved just burying my toes in it! We had a blast driving around and touring the island. We can't wait to go back so if anyone is interested let me know and we can plan a group trip!

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

I didn't want to post everthing about my cruise all at once so I'm spacing it out over a few days!!! Our 3rd port was Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. This one was my favorite because we chartered a catamaran out to a reef and snorkled.



After we snorkled we went to Stingray City and played with the stingrays which was against my nature because we have them in Mexico where our cabana is and the last thing you want to do is make any contact with them. We do everything we can to keep them as far away from us as possible. The stingrays in Stingray City were very large but very friendly. They are used to people and were a lot of fun to hold and smooch (see photo.)

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

In Ocho Rios, Jamaica we hiked Dunns River Falls. It got frustrating at times because there were, literally, hundreds of people climbing up these falls. You go with a guide and are forced to hold hands with complete strangers to prevent people from falling down. The waterfall is 600 feet long and empties into the ocean. It was beautiful!

Labadee, Haiti

The first port that we went to was Labadee, Haiti. We didn't do anything too exciting besides sit on the beach all day. It was so relaxing.

Best Wedding Entrance Ever

I don't plan to ever get remarried but if I did, it would be a blast to do something like this. I think that sometimes people get too wrapped up into the most perfect wedding and they forget that it is a celebration.

Wade Robson

I love this guy! He is genius!

Freedom of the Seas

Here are some picture of where Jason and I are going to be for the next 7 days. We sail on Sunday the 5th of July and return Sunday the 12th.





We are going to Cozumel, Mexico



George Town, Grand Cayman




Labadee, Haiti







and Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
It is a rough life!!!

Too Funny!

Swine Flu

Long Beach, CA

I'm a little (lot) behind on my posting. We went to California for Spring Break. We went to Disneyland for 3 days and visited beaches in the area. The first full day we were there we went to Long Beach. We went to the Aquarium and then had lunch at Bubba Gumps Shrimp, Co. After, we went for a walk on the dock. My older boys forget sometimes that they are supposed to be kind and love each other so it was nice to see them playing and having fun together.

Gabriel

Gabriel turned 9 on March 31st. I can't believe how big he is getting. I wanted to take a minute to sing his praises. You guys know me and the struggle I have with this kid but he couldn't be any sweeter. I wish I could bottle up his energy (I think I could supply my entire neighborhood with it.) I have never known someone more considerate of others. If you pay him a compliment he will ALWAYS have something nice to say in return. I tell him he is the best 9 year old I know (even if I don't mean it) and without fail he will tell me I'm the best mom. If I ever say something negative about myself like my hair looks like crap he will say, "I think it looks good, Mom." He is also so much fun to give gifts to because he is so grateful for anything he is given. No matter what it is he thinks it is the best gift ever. He is also a good example to our family because he is so quick to say "I'm sorry."








These are pictures of his various birthday parties!!!

Zane's new tie

There are no words.