Seattle Center and Imax

Today we headed down to Seattle to spend the day. I haven't been to the Seattle Center since I was in middle school. We had a ton of fun hanging out and seeing a lot of the exhibits there. We also went to the Imax theater and saw Dinosaurs 3D. What a fun day to spend with Peyton and her Nana and Baba!! Here are some of the fun things we did today..........

FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

Peyton and I just got back from Washington and we had a ton of fun!! Peyton loves her nana and bobba SO SO SO much and is lucky to see them as much as she does. We only got to spend 5 days with them but still in a short amount of time we did lots. We are excited to see them in 2 weeks and 2 days for Tyson and Taryns wedding. Then after that my mom will be back her in Boise for a week to take care of Peyton while I have surgery!!

I mostly wanted to just post some of the funny pictures I had taken while there!!! I hope you enjoy.........THANKS MOM AND DAD FOR ALL THE FUN!!!!! We miss you guys already and CAN'T wait to come back in a few short weeks.

Peyton and Bobba in the hot tub! She loved it. She thought it was a giant bath tub!!
What kid to you know that would lead a bear on a lease?

She was even brave enough to ride the bear!! My parents keep it in there garage!

Peyton spent many moments in this car. Who ever thought a child would love a car that my

parents picked up from the side of the road that had a sign on it that said FREE!!!

Peyton just being her normal self..........goofy

My mom gave Peyton this box and she played in it for hours. I guess I better

stock up on boxes

She really loved it when Gretchen would hang out with her in it. Poor Gretchen hated it

and jumped out at every opportunity

I'm Back!!

It's been a long trip and a lot of fun! I don't even know where to begin because there was so much that we did!!



The first 3 days we were in Texas we stayed in Galveston at Moody Gardens. It was beautiful and we had fun just being together with everyone and just having some sun and relaxation.



Sunday we caught the boat and loaded up all our stuff!! With 14 people we had a TON of luggage. We cruised for 3 days till we got to Jamaica on Wednesday morning. That morning I was feeling really sick and didn't know if I should go. I had never been to Jamaica so I figured I would deal with my sickness. Once we got off we decided to load a bus and do a tour of the Island. About 2 hours into the tour I had thrown up more then a dozen times and filled 3 shopping bags full. When we stopped finally to do a little shopping I decided that was a cue to leave the group and head back to the ship to rest. I didn't really miss much though from Jamaica cuz it was a really dirty and scary town!!



Thursday I was well rested and had recovered from my sickness. We were on the Grand Cayman Islands. That place was so beautiful. We spent most of the day on the beach and the boys all went snorkeling. It was great laying out in the sun and feeling the sand between our toes!!



Friday we were in Cozumel Mexico!!! That was my favorite place!! I think because it had the best shopping and you could get great stuff for super cheap. We also got to take a stretch navigator and it took us to this private resort to snorkel and lay in the sun! We ate lunch at the resort and I have to say it was the BEST Mexican food I have ever had!! I will surely miss there nachos.....YUMMY!!!!



Every night on the cruise we got all dressed up for a fancy dinner which the food was amazing. Then after dinner every night we headed to the show!!! They had tons of different shows from magic, comedians, dancers, and game shows. There was always something to do and ever enough time to do it all!!!



I miss so much already the sun, great food, relaxing, no responsibilities, sleeping in, my afternoon naps, and most of all my family. It feels great to be home but at the same time I miss everything so much. I am glad to be back and with Peyton once again who I MISSED so much. Next trip I will take her with because it was way too long to be away from her and too hard to find someone to watch her for 10 days!!!



I just wanted to say a quick Thanks to my parents for EVERYTHING!!!!! If it wasn't for them we all never would have gotten together and done this. Financial we couldn't have and I know they spent a lot of money and time planning the perfect trip!!! And it was perfect and so much fun!!! THANK YOU MOM AND DAD. I love and appreciate you guys so much!!

Vacation Time!

I am getting more excited as the days pass on for our cruise. It's only 13 days till we leave. Joel and I both NEED this trip more than anyone knows. We both need a break from the real world and need a week of relaxation and sun! This will be the first "real" trip we have ever gone on together. We didn't really go on a honeymoon we went to Victoria, Canada but it wasn't anything romantic. I just hope this next week and a half goes by fast!!!

Peyton in Washington

See I told you I would be back to post some pictures. I wanted to start with my Washington ones. Now I didn't take very many put I did at least want to share some of the fun things Peyton did!! Peyton got to eat by candle light every night!! She loved it and could hardly wait for her Nana to get it for her and put it on her highchair!!

My parents have a Homer that sings music and says funny Homer sayings!! It's great but Peyton was so scared of it. I asked her to go stand by Homer so I could take a picture and this is as close as she would get!!

She helped Nana and Boba (that is what she calls my parents, Boba is what we called my great grandfather) put up there Christmas tree and decorate it!

I wish so badly we could have a dog. Peyton LOVES dogs so much. She had so much fun with Gretchen. I think Gretchen was ready for us to leave cuz Peyton bugged her so much!!

We had a lot of fun in Washington!! It seems like it was so long ago that we were there. Hopefully someday Joel can be transfer up there so we can be closer to my family!!

Taking a Break!

I am currently out of town in Washington and have been since 2 days after Thanksgiving. I am at my parents house helping my mom Christmas shop for everyone!! Let me just say it has been so so much fun. I almost don't want to go back to Idaho but I know Joel misses Peyton and I both. So I won't be posting till I get back which I won't be back till the 8th!!

Cruising in April

Yes you heard me correctly......we will be cruising in April. Joel and I will be leaving on the 12th of April for a 7 night cruise. We will be going with most of my family!! I believe there will be a total of 15 of my family members. Did I mention that nobody is bringing kids?? Yes that is also correct!! No kids for a whole week on a vacation worth wild. I can't wait and just wanted to share with everyone how excited we are. It's time for vacation!