A well enjoyed vacation

Last month we were able to go on a cruise. We got a really good deal on it and couldn't pass it up. We went on the Mexican Riviera Cruise; it went through Acapulco, Ixtapa, and Manzanillo. We went with our friends Matt and Krista. I was nervous to go for 2 reasons, the first was because I was going to be away from Toby for 9 days (sad I know) and the second was being in open water and thinking it was going to sink...and thankfully it didn't :) Dramamine really helps!!

We drove to San Diego and boarded the ship. I have never seen a ship as big as the one we were on! I think with the ship being as big as it was, it helped with the sea sickness;I could barely tell we were sailing the ocean. It was so nice and relaxing!

The ship we lived on for 9 days! The best part was 24/7 food! And we had the BEST room service! Another fun part was that the whole crew were from different parts of the world...

After a few hours of checking in and getting all the paperwork filled out, we finally boarded the ship!

Each night we got to go the "formal" diner and have YUMMY food! I was so happy that on this trip, I was able to keep all my food down and never got sick from eating! It was a miracle :) Bear said he has never seen me that much food-that means I did good right...

They had a lot of activites to do on the ship so there was never time to really get bored. Here we are golfing....if we were playing a high scoring game I would of dominated, but not in golf! I think I got 1 hole in one and my average was 4 hits to make it in....It was really windy that day so I am just going to blame the wind on that one :)

They also had a casino area...we usually just sat in the players room and played cards which was a lot of fun! That way you don't lose any money :)


My favorite days were the Formal nights at dinner! I usually don't get dressed up so I had fun with this one! Don't judge me....

Our first stop was Acapulco. We didn't really do anything on that excursion. We got off the ship for a few hours and walked the beaches and went to a few shops. It was nice to just relax with Bear and spend time with eachother...

Here we are entering Acapulco, and the only pic we took while there

The next day we stopped in Ixtapa. There we signed up for snorkeling. We had to ride on a catermaran to get to where we would be snorkeling. After we got to the area, everyone was putting on their gear and getting into the water except for me...I was a bit scared. But after 20 mins of sitting by myself and having Bear ask me to get in, I finally got brave and did it! I was sooooo scared but glad I got in and faced a fear of mine! It was so much fun and I finally got the hang of it!

Here we are waiting to go snorkeling

Riding on the catermaran...this was very relaxing!

Doesn't this look fit Bear well....hahaha! I didn't want to wear that face gear but obviously had to..it was worth it :D

Our last stop was Manzanillo, and that had to of been the worst port! There was nothing to do there so I was on the hunt for a fake purse but had no such luck...It was not a touristy city at all.

This was the "coolest" thing we saw while in Manzanillo. I am not quite sure of the significance but this sword fish looking thing was HUGE!

All in all we had a wonderful time and hope to do another cruise in the near future! It was nice being able to spend time with Bear without the worries of everyday life.




But here was our sign to show us that our vacation was really over! Right after we picked up our car from the lot and started heading towards home, not even 5 minutes later into our drive on the freeway we had a tire blow out! This pic just shows how happy Bear was! Yes it was crappy situation to be in but on the other hand it happened on a Saturday while a dealership was open and we were 2 minutes away from a Mazda dealership. So 2 hours and $$$ later, we were on our way home!

Little Reunion

This is one of my main reasons for liking Facebook, finding old friends that I have not seen in years! My friend Criselda found me on Facebook a couple of months a go and we arranged a little get together! It was so fun catching up and just talking about the good old days! We went to the same school in 7th grade and became instant friends...We went to a junior high that had a total of 21 7th graders so it was fun because we were friends with everyone and for a majority got along with everyone! It was fun remembering the memories we had back then and sometimes wish life was still that simple :) Thanks for a fun evening out!!

I could get used to this....

Elaine came over and hung out with me today since I took the day off of work. And of course cute Kennedy came along and its so fun holding her. While I was holding her she fell asleep in my arms! While she sleeps she makes the cutest little noises and coos...I love this little girl so much! I love kissing her cheeks! And one more that I love is being an aunt!

Visiting Papa

Yesterday we were able to go and visit Bears Papa at the hospice. Bear's bro Chris and his wife Lisa came with us also! It was also the very first time that I met Bears dad! I am greatful that we were able to go and visit him not knowing how much longer he will be here:( It breaks my heart seeing his papa the way he is. But under the circumstances he is in, one thing for sure is that he still has his sense of humor and he was making us laugh and our visit with him an enjoyable one!

Chris, Papa, Bear, and Norm

This has to be my favorite pic! You can just see how happy he really is to have his family there with him!

Lisa,Chris,Me,Bear,Norm,Chris,Grace,Papa

In love

My sister Elaine had her baby early this morning and she has the cutest baby ever! Her due date was not until Sept 30 but she went on her own. Her water broke at 9:30 pm last and she had the baby 3 pushes later at 3 am! Little baby weighed in at 6 lbs 4oz! And she has a head FULL of hair! I just couldn't enough of her and will for sure be babysitting as much as I can :)

Twilight

So I finally picked up a book and read! I can't believe it myself :D I bought the book Twilight last year planning on reading but never did. But finally last month as I was sitting home bored and tired of playing on the internet I was thinking of what I could do and thats when I picked up the book and started reading.

I havent read a book since my senior year of high school which was 2003 so its been a LONG while! But I got sucked into the book as most people did but didnt read it as quick as most people did! It took me a week to read and by the end I was hooked! To celebrate me reading the book we had a twilight party at my neighbors house and watched the movie! It was so much fun and Bear came too which I am glad he did but I could of gone without his side comments :) What a good sport he was I must say!!

I then finished New Moon a week later and loved that book as well! I can't wait till the movie comes out and hope to make it to the midnight showing with all my friends! I am now into Eclipse and trying to finish that! Team Edward!!!

At my work I am lucky enough that they give me a company car! They pay for the gas, insurance, maintenance, etc. which saves me a lot of money and I am soooo grateful for that. I usually just drive the cars that are for sell and get it some exposure so they can sell them faster and they are usually pretty decent cars but the last one I had was pretty hard core!

Although its not the prettiest vehicle on the road it had really good power & AC and got me from point A to point B...that's all I can ask for right, especially when its all being taken cared of for me :) I am sad to say that we have parted ways and I am on to something a little bit nicer...

Baby Shower

My sister Elaine is having her baby in 4 weeks and I signed up to do the baby shower for her! Of course I knew 3 months in advance that I was doing it but didnt start planning it until a week before the shower so that was a crazy week! I am such a procrastinator! But in the end I loved the outcome and think it turned out really well! And the turn out was awesome! I also have to thank everyone that helped and brought stuff for me! You are awesome and I couldn't of done it without your help!!! I can't wait till she gets here! I am excited to actually become an aunt and spoil that little girl! And get some practice in between :] And thanks to Sam for taking some of the pics!!

The yummy cake!

How cute is she!!! She is due Sept 30!

The decorations! I love little onsies, they are soooo cute and tiny!

the party favors! Agian thank you Claire for the idea!

Playing the poopy diaper game! I was surprised at how many people have never heard of it so it turned out better than I thought it would and they all enjoyed it!

Opening the gifts...that little girl is already spoiled :]

I love my sisters!

And he's off....

Bear went to Havasupai this week with the Young Men and by the looks of this pic I wish I could of gone! I am really hoping that next year we can maybe go do this and cross something off my list of things I want to do! Well I hope I survive the next few days without Bear :]

Yesterday was a day that we actually went out and DID something instead of just staying home on Saturday. We did a little shopping at Kohls, went and visited my best friend(who is moving to Texas in August becuase her husband is in the army..sad) And then we ended up meeting up with Bear's brother and his wife for dinner! We went out to dinner to Carlos O Brians which I was actually able to enjoy! (thats a whole other entry...)

After dinner we headed over to Fiddle Stix! They have batting cages over there and I love going to the batting cages! Growing up my dad would always take us to the cages! I always wanted to play softball growing up but never got the guts to so this is as close as I will ever get :] It was also way cheap which was an added bonus...its only 1.25 for 20 pitches! At first I was pretty rusty but I finally got it again and got some pretty good hits in... We had a fun Saturday and thanks Chris & Lisa for coming out and playin!

Disneyland

This past week I was able to go on a mini vacation with Brooke. It was nice to get away for a few days and not having to worry about much :] And I was reminded of how much I just love Disneyland! Now I just have to get Bear to like it but I am not counting on that to happen any time soon....Maybe when we have kids? Thanks for letting me tag along :]

I am doing a baby shower for my sister in August and I am excited! I never volunteer to do things like this because

1) I am not creative by ANY means

2) I don't have the confidence

3) And if its not right it all goes back to me

but I am getting brave and I am doing it! Well I just did the baby shower invitation and I think it turned out really cute! She is having a baby girl and I really like the color theme of Black, lime green, and pink so that is how I themed the invitation. What do you guys think? What should I change? Dates not correct....still thinking of one.