Real busy and stressed!

A cruise is the perfect blend of vacation for everyone because you can do whatever you want. I loved the adventures but I loved the days at sea busy doing nothing. The top deck was our favorite because it had a cool breeze that made the hot sun feel great across our browning skin. The fancy drink really wasn't that great. I've had way better strawberry coladas witch it good because they were $7- so it was our only one (we saved it for our last day). Kylee and I have way too much fun together! WE were so happy to just sit and chat and giggle and beautiful black men walked by with there rippling muscles exposed- that is happiness :)

sting ray city

So cool!!! They take you out to the middle of the ocean to a sand bar and you all get out and the sting rays start swarming... they rub all over you. It tickles when they rub on you and when you feed them. You have to put the food (squid) in your hand and tuck your thumb under so they don't suck on it(trying to eat it). Way cool and great for kids! The water is so clear and beautiful... gorgeous!!!

650 pictures later.... I'm home!

AMAZING!!! We WILL go on a cruise for a family reunion! It was one of the best things I've ever done. I have plenty to blog about for the next while. It's 3:25 am and really need to go to bed but am on a weird sleep schedule from all the adrenaline and sleeping while traveling. I'm excited to share all my great pictures and adventures from this last week. so, here is a the first taste of pictures. Love ya!

Congrats Joshy... I love you the BIGGEST!!!

I love Josh... way too much! I don't want him to grow up and move on. He is always cute and loving and lets me hug him and be an obnoxious sister. I love to laugh with Josh. It's intoxicating! I even love his friends. Greg went into the MTC this last Wednesday-weird! At leased I have Chad, one of joshes closest friends this year(we're engaged I just have to wait for him to go on a mission) I feel like I don't get to keep anyone! I either want to get to move on too or keep everyone close. So quite it! Or take me with you!

Emily and I

One of my favorite things is to take pictures of myself. I feel they turn out better :) At leased I can't blame anyone if I don't like it. I'm not controlling or OCD...it doesn't run in the genes.

My girls

We went to happy sumo for Katie's Birthday last Saturday. Love ya Katie- so glad you were born and that we get to share a room for awhile.

Riding with a REAL biker!

Note: real jersey, real shorts with the pad in them so your bum doesn't want to fall off after and a very real bike- really close to the one lance rode in the tour de france. one day I will be real- until then... I just keep riding.



Wow! I learned so much in one ride I can hardly stand it! Drew is one of my most favorite people on this earth. He is so fun and genuine and is so comfortable in his own skin that it makes everyone around him more true to themselves. He is a REAL biker. He was even on scholarship in Kentucky for awhile for biking. Although his days of 25-30 hr biking time a week is over he can still kick it hard! I was so greatful for his kind patience with the new beginner (aka- SLOW) girl. He challenged me and I went most of the way up south fork... lot of hill climbs!!!! I will get faster and stronger- everybody has to start somewhere huh? I learned more about cadence, heart rate zones, training, drafting, how to get my chain back on when it falls off(so glad he was there- that would've been a long 14 miles back home carrying a bike!)and how to take off my front tire. I rely needed all that great advice and "the basics" not to mention my favorite part- the company! He wants me to do alpine loop with him- I very afraid and not sure that I'm ready yet but one day I will be and you bet you'll get a blog on that if I make it home alive. Thanks for a great ride bud!