Freedom of the Seas

For our 10 year Anniversary we actually did something big! A Western Caribbean Cruise with all the kids and Scott's parents. The trip overall was a great time and I am slowly forgetting what the airplane ride to and from was like with 4 children. 9 hours total just to get to the ship.... insane. The kids did as good as they could, and little Emery wins the best behavior award. Seriously, I don't think she cried once the entire trip? Sweet little girl.

It was a cinch once we got on the ship and everything was right at our fingertips, food, entertainment, swimming, karaoke, parades, and sunshine. I am so glad Scott's parents came with us. We made some great memories, and it will get me through all the rain this winter!

So grateful for a hubby that planned all this and made it happen. Can't wait to go with just him somewhere next time.....

Our ship docked in Haiti.

Sunset from our balcony.

What a view!

Grandpa and Emery.

kids with their sea pets.

The sweetest happiest little baby.

Scott and his beautiful Mom & Dad.

Jamaica.

At the beach in Haiti.

The water park on the ship. Kids loved it!

Roller coaster in Haiti.

We loved this beach, check out the water sports for the kids in the background.

My boys first real swim in saltwater...

Karson swinging.

Scott with his girls.

The most amazing picture of Haiti and the ship. Unreal. This day was my FAVORITE!

Heading back on the ship.

Even a little baby hot tub. She loved it!

Us girls spent a lot of time in here...

Not this little busy body, this is probably the longest she sat still. Cute though!

Look at that water! Amazing view from on board.

Kids with Dreamworks characters.

Good looking couple!

Dining... oh I miss being catered to all day & night!

Cozumel Mexico.

Swimming with the Dolphins! So fun.

Love these three!

Parade to end the week, and what a great week it was!

Fall 2011

I love the fall, it is such a crispy, colorful, warm time of the year. I was a little worried that the leaves wouldn't change here because it's so forested. Well, I'm happy to say I was wrong! The most beautiful colorful leaves are falling and it's even more beautiful because the green is still green as can be. It's November and we still have had sunny amazing weather (I know it's gone any day now) but it has been a treat.

Halloween was a warm sunny day and so much fun. It reminded me a lot of San Francisco actually, with out all the crazy people. We walked through downtown Gig Harbor while the kids trick or treated at all the cute shops. Tons of families. Beautiful scenery. Perfect evening... it really made me want to stick around Gig Harbor for as long as possible.

Over the weekend we also visited this amazing ranch for some fun activities. I about died, it was so beautiful. Seriously, a slice of heaven. We WILL have something like this one day!

The kids rode ponies, catapulted pumpkins, were part of the kids rodeo, and ran through hay mazes. Such a fun day!

I love this picture of Jade the cowgirl.

Look at those leaves!

Our little cow (I mean calf)

Trick or Treat...

Downtown Gig Harbor. Even the Yacht's were handing out candy :)

It was as beautiful as it looks.

Meet creepy, the drunk surfer wearing a mask and splashing all the little kids on the dock. I wanted to tell him to knock it off, but didn't want to start anything I couldn't finish.

A sunset, and the cutest monkey ever.

Happy Halloween!

Shmorgishborg

I have around 100 pictures I'd love to share and oh the time it would take...... life is too busy these days. I am so behind already, so, I thought I'd present a few of my favorites and call it a day.

We have had SO much fun in September and October. Lots of trips to see great friends and family. Shopping, birthday celebrations and surprises. A weekend away with just the Hubby, a BYU football game. Eating, lots and lots of eating..... Canada is the best place to go if you want to add some plumpness to your back side. It's worth every bite too! Game nights with the family, late night chats with the parents. It has been a juicy few months with lots of people we love!

A cute little baby, folding her arms.

A very excited cub scout!

Two BYU fans.

A very dear friends birthday surprise!

A little chat with a favorite uncle.

A introduction to great grandparents and reality. This will be us one day, I hope my kids will be at my side. I love these two so much.

Turkey man- a.k.a Dad

A hostess, and a first time turkey stuffer. A pretty one.

The beauty, and the shorty.

A birthday girl (and bun in the oven) surrounded by sisters.

A picture dodger..... ha, got one Dean!

Almost all the Canadian Turkeys in my life..... we missed the ones in Colorado.