Caribbean Cruise Pictures!

We have returned from our most recent trip to the Carribean, but of course we did not return by choice. With the cruise ending, jobs calling, and schooling to be finished we had to return. It was such an amazing time. While on the cruise the fees to get on the internet were outrageous so we didn't post any pictures while out there. Here are some of our favorite pictures and moments on the cruise. We will post more, create a photobucket folder for them, and post our "Top 5 Favorites" later this week before I leave for Outreach one last summer.

Here we are in Key West, our first stop on our cruise. As you can see by the weather and the water, it was gorgeous there. Key West had a relaxed and fun feel to it that made you want to come back.

This marker is to designate the southernmost point of the US. We had to walk across the entire distance to Key West to get to this point... which only took about 10 minutes. Key West isn't very large, but it has a lot to do there.

Of course, we had to have Key Lime Pie out at Key West. Eating Key Lime Pie in Key West was actually something on my bucket list. Jason was so sweet and said that my version on the pie was better, but this pie was so sweet and had a really strong lime flavor that you couldn't help but like it.

Walking around Key West. Being from the desert, we always love seeing those places that can't help but be green and the plants grow everywhere. This house is Ernest Hemingway's house. You can see why he would write a book called "The Old Man and the Sea," being so close to the ocean.

This is a famous landmark of Key West, because it is "Mile 0" of US Highway 1. We weren't even looking for it and stumbled upon it.

Still walking around Key West. This fountain was at the "Little White House," where President Truman would spend time away from the real White House.

Here we are on the cruise boat. This picture makes me think of the old fashioned cruises.

It's true when people say that cruises are romantic. We won't ever disagree with that!!!!

The sunsets on the trip were just amazing! We would sit outside and feel the ocean breeze as we watched the sun set in the Atlantic Ocean horizon. It was just magnificient.

Now to my favorite part of the whole trip. We had decided that when we got to Cozumel, Mexico we would go to a facility where you are allowed to go swimming with some dolphins! That's right, it's not like Sea World where they put on a show for you. Here you jump in the water and there are the dolphins jumping and swimming around you. It had to have been one of the best days of my life. We got to go play in the maternity pool, where there were two Atlantic Bottlenose mothers and their 2 baby dolphins. The picture above is when I found myself just hugging the dolpin, and not caring that pictures were being taken or that anyone else was around me, but that I was holding a magnificient creature in my arms and didn't let go until I had to.

We also learned how the trainers do tricks with the dolphins. The dolphins always did exactly what Jason told them to do. He was really good with them and they liked him because he would give them extra treats. I would just try to cuddle with them. Here is Jason looking like a pro.

Jason also getting to hug one of the dolphins.

It was amazing becasue the dolphins kept swimming back and forth in front of us and every time I would jump and giggle because I was so excited. Swimming with dolphins has always been one of my dreams and also on my bucket list. We were able to spend about 45 minutes playing with the dolphins, having splashing contests (which we lost), having them practice their tricks, and feeding them. It was so amazing and I felt like a whole new person after that experience. I will always look back at that day as one of the most amazing things I could ever do!

Favorite Picture Friday!

Instead of just posting one picture for Favorite Picture Friday, I have to post several from last weekend. Michelle and Trevor were coming down, but then Shelli called me and asked us to come baby sit. Thinking nothing of it, all four of us headed over to Shells and Kurts house. SURPRISE!! Michelle and I were surprised with a "Happy Graduation Party," put on by our dear husbands and my family. It was such a treat to have a BBQ and just goof off that day. Of course, it wouldn't be complete without a pinata! I like the picture of Michelle taking out her frustration on the innocent pinata. The boys, Drew and Matt, did a great job taking down the pinata! It was such a sweet surprise and so thoughtful that I am so grateful for my friends and family.

P.S.

The countdown to our Western Caribbean Cruise is on its way. 1 week and counting!

One Year Anniversary!!

If you are reading this you might be confused because you know that Jason and I have been married for almost 4 years, not 1 year. We are celebrating our blog's 1 year anniversary. It's funny to think a year ago we were getting ready to leave to Europe and decided to start a blog as an easy way to talk to my family while we were gone. Now when we don't have time to write in our journals, we have the blog to record what happens in our lives. So, in honor of our 1 year bloggiversary (blog anniversary), here is a collage of some of our pictures from our first trip to Europe!

Also, we are excited to announce that we are going on a cruise at the end of May! Jason planned this wonderful trip in honor of multiple celebrations, such as graduations and our wedding anniversary. We will post more details as they come!!

Graduated!!

I (Jason) get a chance to brag about Lisa. Lisa didn't really want to put up a bunch of pictures, but I feel that she has earned the attention for her accomplishments. I know how hard it has been to do work and school at the same time, but she has been able to do it all. I am so proud of her and all that she has accomplished. Here are a few pictures celebrating her and her Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.

It never fails. Snow in Logan on Graduation day! This happened to both of us when we got our Bachelor's Degrees.

This last picture is of a really cool idea that Lisa had as a present for me. Many people wore a stole during graduation. A stole is where you write down a message and give the stole to someone that means a lot to you after the graduation ceremony. Well, Lisa thought that a stole would be a one time limited use sort of item, so she made me a tie! Now, whenever I where the tie, I can remember her and all the wonderful things she and I have been through together.

Favorite Picture Thursday????

Favorite Picture Thursday just doesn't have the same ring as Favorite Picture Friday does. The reason why we are posting this picture early is because tomorrow (Friday) Lisa will be up in Logan walking across the stage because she has earned her Master's Degree! Obviously with that going on we won't have time to post anything on Friday, so this will have to do. After graduation is all done we promise to post a million pictures of the events that day. Those probably won't be posted until Saturday. Hope everyone has a great weekend and keep an eye out for some Grad pictures!

This picture was taken out at one of our favorite spots near St. George, Gunlock. The reservoir has been drained, and because of that there was all of this cool driftwood and rocks that were left bleached white. We thought it would be a fun idea to go take some pictures out there. We knew we had to do it fast, because the reservoir is filling up fast and will soon be up to the spillway. We enjoy going and seeing all of the beautiful outdoor places in St. George.