Just cruisin'

Just cruisin'.



Just cruisin' was the theme of the Opie family reunion cruise in 1989.

I was 2 years old.

I had a fever of 102 most of the trip.

I don't really remember the trip, but the pictures are AWESOME.

Correction: the hair-do's in the pictures were awesome.


I wish I had a picture to share with you of that epic cruise, but I don't. Maybe I'll make my mom's day and go rummaging through her photo albums so that I can share a picture with you. One picture in particular comes to mind...of my mom, sister and me-walking on the beach- wearing matching swimsuits.


Yes.

It. Was. Awesome.


Matching swim suits just make sense.

Life is good, and my kids are going to wear matching outfits until they're 18.

You think I'm joking, but I'm not.



That is all.



Just kidding. This post is ACTUALLY about the cruise Jonny and I just took in May!


And...IT WAS AWESOME!


Here are some snapshots from our trip!

Here we go!

**Ok. I don't have an excuse, except to say- I'm just not disciplined with taking pictures. So I'm sorry. This isn't a documentary, but more pictures taken here and there when it was convenient for me. Thanks for accepting me the way I am, flaws included.**

Formal night. Ok. I just have to celebrate the fact that I haven't been able to wear this dress since freshman year of college. AND even better, it was a little too big. Whew! It feels good.

Oh, hi Mr. Rhino!

Taking the tender to Grand Cayman! Can't wait to Parasail!!

Woooo here we go!

They chose us to be on a Heineken advertisement.

There we are!!!

7 mile beach

After para sailing...

we chilled on 7 mile beach...

drank some beer....

and...............

Ate the MOST scrumptious pizza I've ever consumed in my ENTIRE life.

oh my word.

I can't even think about it, or I might go catch a flight to the Caymans just to eat it again.

My new bestie.

He looks like he's about to attack me, but I assure you he was a nice pirate man.

We forgot to ask someone to take our picture at dinner.

Thus we resorted to the self-timer. ;)

This is how Jonny put sunscreen on.

Look at those legs. ;)

OWW OWWW!

Porting in Cozumel

Hold the margaritas captain! We're coming!

Hello, Cozumel! Your waters sure are blue!

Oasis of the Seas.

The biggest ship in the world, or ONE of the biggest. We're not sure, we were told contradictory facts.

The Oasis made our ship look like a tug boat.

Hang gliding, on a cruise? Thanks, but no thanks.

BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After snorkeling we got dropped off at a beach and got to play on these fun inflatable water toys. Jonny was like a kid in a candy store.

Which ended up making him very tired. :)

Hello, sir. You look quite hungry so I'm just going to walk this way...

Nope, I lied. I'm actually going to take a thousand pictures of you to show my mom.

Look Mom, an Iguana!

The atrium of the ship. The dude with the guitar, singing....was AWESOME!

Ha! There's a funny story behind this story. Apparently some people don't know how to operate cameras, resulting in awkward photos in which you are trying to both- smile and explain- how to take a picture. Good times.

Our table at dinner on the last night of the cruise! We had fun with these guys! And were probably frowned upon by others seated around us at dinner because we laughed a lot, and it's possible some of us may have been loud talkers.


Well, that was our cruise! Hope you enjoyed the pics!

Love,

K

The Birthday Boy

My husband turned 25 this weekend! It's a big deal, you know...because NOOOWWW we can finally rent a car without having to be penalize for being "young". Woohoo! Thanks, babe, for turning 25! :)

All kidding aside, we had a wonderful weekend celebrating Jonathan David's day of birth. Jonny's parents were so kind and gracious to let us use their lake property. We had friends join us on Saturday for some fun in the sun; filled with water sports, food, cute dogs wearing life jackets, more food, and LOTS of country music. It was heavenly. Here are some pictures of the memorable weekend.

Warning: I love taking pictures of my husband. Especially when he does cool things, like wake-boarding. Especially when my brother-in-law let me use his SWEET camera. Especially since I think he's hot.

Go Jonny, Go! Go!

(Not to be confused with "Go Dogs, Go!", although I highly recommend that book)

PPPPPFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

(Water splashing)

Jonny helping Josh get into the wake board. This was only Josh's second or third time wake-boarding, he did great!




There he goes! Hi Josh!

Awww.

Ben. The Master Flag Man.

:)

Oh. Hey, Phil!

Photo compliments of Benjamin Lutz

Sweet Kayla and me. We're trying to work on our tans, but as you can probably tell-we're about as white as they come.

There goes Phil!

ZZZSSSSHHHHHHHMMMMMMSHHHISSHHHSSss

(More water splashing)

OHHHHHH!! MERCY!!!

I've seen this look before.

I've seen this look on my father-in-law's face.

I've seen this look in the faces of my brothers-in-law.

And I see this look in the face of my husband.

This look is focused, deliberate, determined and intentional.

Most of all...this look means SUUUUURRRIOUS BIZZNASS.

Excuse me, I mean...Serious Business.

And the situation above is serious business because....

Jonny thinks Phil has been using Rogain for chest hair.

But he's not.

Phil says it's all natural.

"Excuse me, guys?! I'm getting a little warm here. Let's stop talking about chest hair and go for a swim, shall we?"

Lila...you ARE a bad bear.

:)

This girl has never water-skied or wake-boarded in her LIFE!

She popped right up on her first try!

Way to go Kayla!

More pictures of Jonny, because you secretly love looking at his muscles, too.

:)

You're welcome.

Wweeeeee!!!!

We discovered Lila REALLY likes watermelon.

Just like her Daddy. HA!

Ben REALLY likes watermelon, as well.

And...Because I wish she was my child, and possibly might treat her like one.

And... because these two thought it would be a good idea to go tubing shortly after dinner.

Hey, it's their stomach, not mine.

Happy Birthday Jonathan!!

You are loved by all those who know you.

You are my best friend and the most incredible husband.

You are loyal and intentional to those who call you friend.

You are ALWAYS there when someone calls on you for help; and you answer with energy and determination.
You are my stronghold, and encourage me when I think things are impossible.

You are honest and sincere.

You are compassionate to those in need.

You bless those who know you on a daily basis!

I love you always,

Happy Birthday!

K