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.

Our CRUISE!!!

So, I did it.  I left my baby for a whole week.  I'm glad I got away with my husband but we both missed Braylea terribly and cannot wait until we get to have family vacations!

We left on the wrong foot because I set the alarm inaccurately and Bryson woke me up 2 hours late in a panic.  We woke up at 4:20 and supposed to leave from Kansas City a little before 7:30..ouch.  Let's just say, we flew there and made it just as the plane was boarding.  Talk about an adrenaline rush!  We boarded our ship Saturday afternoon in Miam, FL.  The ship is bigger than I would have ever imagined..

I'm so glad our travel agent talked us into an oceanview room..This was taken from it and we would have been lost without it!

Bye Miami!!

Picture from our room before we go check out the boat and eat some supper!

My love found below..sunshine, pools, lawnchairs, relaxation.  We saw this scenerie quite often, I must say.

We were in bed by probably by 8 Saturday night.  Yes, we are old but a whole day of flying, going through the dreadful safety training and getting settled in with knowing how to get around the boat just plain wore us out!

Sunday we spent the day at sea.  Relaxing was great.  We layed out for awhile, I went to the spa that afternoon, and we enjoyed a show that evening.  Having no schedule was pretty neat for a change. 

I always heard that cruises are know for their food.  Well, I agree!  I worked so hard to get back into a swimsuit for this trip and then ruined the hard work because I couldn't resist the food once onboard.  You could eat at any time of the day.  Buffet style, formal style, 24 hour pizza/ice cream..it was ridiculous.  If only the alcoholic drinks were all inclusive, we would have been set!  That is definitely where they get you.  $5-$6 beers and $9-$10 mixed drinks..wow!

And..Monday we woke up to this scenerie.  Hello Jamaica!!

Ready to spend the day at port..

To be continued..

Random

Cousin Kam's 1st Bday!

We got to celebrate Kamden's first birthday Saturday.  A year ago we didn't know if the little guy was going to make it and here we are celebrating a birthday of a healthy lil boy(well, big boy now!).  Braylea and I went a little early to help out if needed.  Braylea did the opposite..the split second I took my eyes off of her, she grabbed a handful of the back of his car cake.  She didn't make it too deep in where luckily we were able to reconstruct the back of it with the fondu icing. 

I have no pictures of the actual party because silly me forgot to check the battery of my camera and I lost my charge on the battery!  I was so mad.

The big boy already walking!

Kissin' Cousins. :)

Braylea definitely had a good time with all the kids.  She even decided to help Kamden eat his cake(head first). Like I said,  I was SO mad I didn't get to use my camera!!