January 8, 2013

iLife.... playing catch up

Too late to post about Christmas? Playing a little bit of catch up here..
 My in-laws sure know how to celebrate Christmas. Magical, I tell ya...
1. Cookie baking day// 2. cookbook from 1950 used every year
3. Andrew's new pjs from me... I've been wearing them every night since// 4. Andrew's parent's house
1. Sibs // 2. Cousin Isaac 
3. I love my Grandma // 4. Painting of us by a friend (gift from Andrew)
5. Mom, me, Aunt, Sister, Grandma // 6. Dad and his new fishing gear

 I was blessed to see every member of my entire family on all sides in a span of 4 days. Just realized that! Wow! The neat thing is that my family spreads all over the country and we were all able to make our way together over Christmas/New Years. A few days prior to Christmas, members of my immediate family were in 4 different states, technically 5 (since my sis moved across state lines that week). Anywho, great times were had by all. And most importantly, we were reminded of Christ's birth. So thankful and blessed to have a loving savior.
My favorite part of Christmas was when my sweet hubs came to say goodnight (I was a bit of a party pooper and needed to go to sleep earlier than the rest of the clan after working the night prior) and wanted to pray together and thank God for this year's blessings. So grateful for his kind, godly spirit.

Okay, all caught up. Now I can move on with January. Can't believe it's 2013....
Our tree is still up... On today's agenda to de-christmafi the apartment...

January 7, 2013

Carribean Cruise | Part 2

I'm not even sure where to begin. For fear that this trip won't be documented like a few trips in the past, I have just quickly placed oodles of photos here in complete random order (in part due to the various cameras used on this trip -iPhone, SLR, under water camera, iPad, etc). 


Our cruise disembarked out of Galveston, TX (Getting there was a whole day's journey with long layovers). Port stops included Roatan, Honduras, Belize City, Belize, & Cozumel, Mexico.  Each and every day had something special to offer whether it be resting up and relaxing on sea days or excursions on port days. All together, I think it sums it up to say that Andrew and I are thoroughly hooked on cruises. The ever-changing atmosphere and agenda keeps things spicy and interesting. It's difficult to be at a loss for what to do or see and better yet- it's stress free! No carrying around a smartphone or maps or stressing about where to eat next or what to do next. In my mind, it may just be nearing the top of the list for our favorite way to vacation. It was so much fun to have Andrew join the whole family vacation this year too- vacationing is much more fun together.
Roatan, Honduras
Snorkel day with family
City tour
Wild monkeys
Beach bumming
Intricate coral reefs
Andrew had a fight with some fire coral---ouchies!

Belize City, Belize
 Cave tubing Excursion
1.5 hr bus ride to jungle
30 min hike with tubes and gear
Authentic Belizian rice and beans dish
Gorgeous blue/green waters

Cozumel, Mexico
We swam with dolphins!!!!
...and Manatees!!!
Sea Lion Show
Chankanaab National Park
Snorkel time
Gorgeous Beach

Get ready for oooooodles of pics! I just couldn't resist...

 

We really want to take an Alaskan cruise next... Okay, it may be many years out thanks to med school. Someday!