Anniversary Trip 2011

I have spent most of the week in bed with Strep and also recovering from our trip or I would have posted this earlier. This year it was Brad's turn to plan something for our Anniversary- and he chose CANCUN. Here is the beautiful view from our hotel balcony overlooking the refreshing pool and gardens.

One day we took a ferry over to Isla Mujeres and this was one of the beautiful views that was placed before me. Another day we took a bus to the other end of the "Hotel Zone" and Brad went snorkeling off the rocks at Club Med. We took a long walk along the beach before catching a bus back to the hotel. It seemed extra long just because I pulled a muscle in my leg that morning as we ran to catch a bus.

We were happy and relaxed and thought the sun was a welcome friend, but we still got sunburned.

On Sunday we decided to take a tour of the Temple...the Mayan Temple of Chichen Itza. After a 2 hour bus ride we first stopped at the Ik Kil Cenote. It was very beautiful, but also very crowded as several bus loads of tourists were deposited there at the same time as us.

We climbed down several flights of stairs to get closer to the water. Brad jumped in while I took a picture.

After visiting the Cenote we had lunch and then visited the ruins at Chichen Itza.

Brad was AMAZED that I got a picture of the main temple without any people in it, as there were THOUSANDS of people there! I was excited to find my souvenir...a carving of the Tree of Life.

So, after 7 days of sun and relaxation, we returned home to the snow. The hotel was wonderful with the evening shows, food, beach and pool. We had a great time! (Hmmmm, I wonder what I should plan for next year?)

Champions!

Josh's Teachers Team went all the way and WON to become the Region Champions! Great team effort!!!!!!!!

19 Years and Counting

Happy Anniversary to my Sweetheart and Best Friend. What an adventure these past 19 years have been. I can't wait to see what the next 19 bring!

Region Bball 3rd Game Winner

Josh's Teacher Basketball Team has now won their THIRD game at the Region Level. They go on to play again next week!

Prom...again!

Logan looked very DAPPER in his tails and top hat as he came to pick up Valesca for Prom tonight.

Happy St. Patty's Day

Ay, a very happy St. Patty's day to ye and yur clan!

Toothpicks and Lifesavers

Friday night I spent with our Priests and Laurels at a cabin at a Dating Workshop. We had yummy food, beautiful scenery, dating games (toothpicks & lifesavers), a great Seminar and lots of laughter...but most of us didn't get much sleep.

The MATCH

This was Valesca's answer to the BOMB the other night. "Yes, I think we'd make the perfect MATCH".

The BOMB

Last night, during Family Home Evening, there was a knock at the door...a very LOUD knock! This is what was left on the porch.