Happy Father's Day!

Daddy is working this weekend, so we did not get to spend the day with him, but I wanted to take the time to mention how awesome of a father he is!  Braylea and I are both very fortunate to have such a passionate dad.  He has exceeded any expectation I had for him from day one.  I have the love and support from him everyday and appreciate that more than anything he could offer me.

So, THANK YOU Bryson Ray Nutter!!  WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Swimming Lessons

My mom took my brother and I to swimming lessons early and I wanted to do the same to get Braylea used to the water and to know the techniques of swimming.  Mom had to drive to McCune everyday for two weeks and I would have done the same to have Karen teach my daughter, but I lucked out!  Since the CORE at the hospital opened, she teaches all lessons there AND it is inside, so rain or shine, we are there!

Just went under!

Doggy paddling and making sure Gma and Aunt Lauren were watching her.  She is so funny..when someone comes to watch her, she has to make sure they are watching every move so once she does something, she will look at them and start clapping for herself until they clap for her too.  It is hilarious..she is definitely a character!

The submarine..

We have three more days to go and I have seen great improvement from Bray.  She isn't scared of the instructor anymore or to go under.  She also understands when she is going under and holds her breath real well.  It is amazing the things kids can absorb at such a young age. I think it was well worth going every evening for the experience!

First Boat Ride

Braylea got her first boat ride this summer from Papa and I'm sure there will be plenty more rides.  She LOVED it!  She thought she was hot stuff and had no fear.  When Papa started going real fast, she just grinned from ear to ear.

She thought she was hot stuff sitting in her own chair!

Pretty girl saying "Cheeeez" for the camera..

We stopped at the beach for awhile and she did not want to leave there..the sand was way too fun.  It wasn't fun cleaning the sand out of all her creases tho!

I'm so thrilled that Braylea loves water and is not scared of it.  I'm a water/sun junky..I just wish Sis wasn't so fair skinned.  I'm praying she will still tan like me in the future and not like her daddy! (cross your fingers, please)

Catching up on past events

Keith and Kaylee's Wedding pics..

Kamden cooperated, but Bray sure didn't!

The Bride and Groom

An attempt at a 3rd generation pictures..but only got a few.  My kid is one missing that would not stand still for one second!

2nd generation pic minus a few cousins!

1st generation who created this beautiful family... Wish Gma & Gpa were still here to see us all!

Posing for a pic while eating at Jake's graduation party.

The graduate hanging out..congrats Jake!

Pictures on the Ship

This is one of million places to eat dinner..that view we never got sick of.

Ready to go out for the evening..

He only thinks he's cool.. :)

Very windy that night..but so peaceful.

Love oceanview sunsets..

We had to take a detour to dock up at Key West the last night on the boat because a lady passed out and needed immediate medical attention.  So, we got to see a little bit of the Keys..I wanted to stay and hang out..bad tease!

The ship had so much to do as well.  The entertainment was going on at all times.  Some were corny, but others were really good.  There were two nights of comedy which we love, so that was fun.  They had a night of talent which was actual vacationers getting on stage showing their talent..that was really neat!  I love American Idol and that is kinda what it felt like! lol 

All in all, we had a great time.  The relaxation was amazing..I actually read a book that I haven't done in years!  We would love to do this again one day and hopefully do with a group of people.

I got my pre-tan for the summer and ready for pool time!

Day in the Cayman Islands

Quick pic heading back to our boat from Jamaica..

We left Jamaica at the right time..a light storm was rolling in.

Good nights rest and then wake up to Cayman Islands!!

There were 4 other ships there that day so we anchored out and this boat came by each ship all day picking up tourists and bringing them back to the boat.

Bryson chose the excursion this day and he wanted to do a submarine ride.  I was totally fine with it because I love the ocean, but scuba diving isn't really my cup of tea.

A couple pictures 100 ft below sea level..these aren't great pictures, but better than nothing.  It was real neat in person!

If you look real close, you can see a fishy!

A pic inside our submarine..

More shopping..I really loved the Cayman Islands.  It was so clean and lots to do.

We stopped and ate at Hard Rock Cafe.  The currency here is $.80CI to the $1US.  Of course, we have to spend more!

The good ol' Margaritaville!

We were so excited that we did the excursions on each island to experience it.  We wished we could have done more.  I could go to each island and just stay there for a vacation, there was so much you could do.

Day in Jamaica..

Our excursion for Jamaica was the Bobsled.  They picked us up on this bus and took us to Mystic Mountain.

Before riding the sky explorer, we walked thru this rainforest which was BEAUTIFUL!!

We rode these chairs up the mountain 700 ft up in the air..talk about scenerie..we got to see it all.  It was a 15 minute ride up and sooo relaxing.

Picture of our boat!

This was at the top of the mountain.  They had shopping, history reading, restaurant, and a pool.  Very neat!

Of course I did some shopping here!

I wish pictures showed the beauty but doesn't do much justice.

The bobsled ride!  Bryson was the driver..scary!

Going down the mountain..

The infinity pool we got to enjoy..

Our view..wow.