Family Cruise 2017

I can't even say how much fun we had on vacation. Spending the entire week with my little family was just perfect. 

We sailed on the Allure of the Seas. The second biggest ship in the world (the biggest is only 5 cm bigger than ours was and is its sister ship). 

We opted for a balcony cabin this time around, which was great because it gave us more cabin space. We loved sitting out on our balcony and sleeping with the door open so we could hear the ocean. It was so lovely. 

Traveling with crew this time around was a little tricky. The flights were rough until he fell asleep. We also had to pack so many things for him...but it was SO worth it. Watching him experience things for the first time was amazing. He loved the ocean (after some coaxing) and he ate more food than he's ever eaten in his life.

My dad was with us, which was so fun. I loved watching him with crew. He's such a fun grandpa. He also volunteered to watch crew so that cameron and I could go on a date night. We opted for a specialty restaurant on the ship - 150 Central Park. It was the best meal we've ever eaten. Period. 

We had the best trip. I'm sad it's over, but I'm so grateful we're able to go on adventures with our little baby and I'm excited for our adventures to come. 

Family Cruise 2017 - Disney World

(my dad cut crew out of the picture....WHY?!)

We Finally Did It

Since we've been married, each January I complain to Cameron and ask him why we didn't go on vacation. Seriously, January is just the worst. So...this year, we did it. We planned a vacation for the first couple of weeks of February. I started in a new position at Intermountain in January, so going in February worked much better and it kept us focused on getting through January. We planned to sail out of Ft. Lauderdale on our cruise and since we were in Florida I convinced Cameron and my Dad to visit Disney World the day before we sailed away. It was the most MAGICAL day.

Crew loved our adventure in Disney World. There was so much for him to see. My grandma, aunt, and little cousins that live in Florida met up with us which was so fun. I was so happy to have them meet crew bear.

We rode quite a few rides and of course, had to meet pooh bear. Crew was a little scared on some of the rides, but he LOVED tigger and pooh bear.

I loved being in Disney with my little family. We made sure to get Crew a set of mickey ears and the cutest mickey balloon. I SO wish we had had more time in the parks and am dying to go back. It really was the best day.

hello again

hello blog world!

it's been a very long time. I've been thinking about this blog lately - I think it's because it pops up on my "timehop" often. I thought I'd come back and say hello.

life with cameron is lovely. we have a happy house and have been blessed far beyond what we deserve.

I'll post pictures someday.

Sine I last posts we've both gained weight (me more than him), work full time, I've graduated college, he's transferred to the U to finish. We now have a dog & a cat and wonderful callings.

Life truly is so great. I'm excited to get back to blogging now that I have more time without school. here's a few pictures of our life as of late.

hanging out at pony express days together 6/2015

visiting the Calgary LDS temple 5/2015

graduation from the U of U - BS Poly Sci 5/2015

Anniversary cruise (Roatan) 4/2015

Anniversary Cruise 4/2015

Our dog Philly (named for the city cameron served his mission)

The Time We Went to Maui

Over Thanksgiving my family was blessed with the opportunity to go to Maui with our extended family. And...this year I was lucky enough to have my sweet boy with me. 

I am so grateful to Kim & Keith and for all their love. It was the best week ever.

We spent the week running around the beach, eating way too much food, and spending much needed time with my amazing family. 

I am so grateful to have Cameron back and to have had the opportunity to vacation with him. 

He passed every test with flying colors (as if there was any doubt).

He even played soccer with the Kuballs - and held his own. Yes, I can now marry him. 

That was the final test.

Just before Thanksgiving dinner

Playing a game of pool with the most handsome man I know

Just a peak at what I got to enjoy all week ;)

Some Photos From the Long Weekend

my favorite guy. he's a keeper & a fantastic friend.

the oakland temple. amazing. 

escalon has beautiful orchards everywhere you look. so i explored one.

lemonade & baseball. perfection.

no wonder all those liberals in san fran can't wait to vote for obama this year. oh wait. 

Perhaps I'll do a long post about my vacation later. Perhaps not. 

Here's a short & sweet of the weekend:

It was a fantastic trip. I spent 18 hours (round trip) in a car with my family and
loved every minute of it. We listened to the Dixie Chicks & Philip Philips.

I hung out with my cousins and caught up on their {almost} adult lives.

I got lots of hugs from my grandma and lots more comments about "that cameron boy."

I spent hours with anna & erin. I love them.

I got thrown over my cousin's (the graduate) shoulder and got sat on more times than I can count.

I ate granola like no one's business took far too many pictures of fruit.

I spent a day cheering against the yankees & touring san fran like a true tourist.

I wore my red sox hat, target scarf, and wind breaker proudly.

and I got the best comment ever: "woah, kayla! you look so different!! you look BEAUTIFUL." haha oh grandma, was I not beautiful when you saw me last june? hahahaha

seriously though, I have a fantastic family. both my family family & my extended family. It was great to catch up with everyone and celebrate my cousin and new favorite marine. He is going to do his family & country proud. Love you, Alex!