Paradise......

Here are some pictures of tropical paradise for your viewing pleasure.Castaway Cay, Disney's private island
Relaxing on Castaway Cay with Conch Koolers

Daytona Beach

South Beach, Miami..look closely

South Beach

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

A little beach bar in Playa

Cocoa Beach

Governor's Beach, Grand Turk


Nice blue water on Grand Turk...probably my favorite beach.

A fisherman selling Conch Shells on seven Mile beach, Grand Cayman. I bought one for five bucks.

I would say Grand Turk is the best island I've been to for beaches. The water is crystal clear and the perfect temp. Very uncrowded too which is always a plus. After that Castaway Cay is a close second. We're really looking forward to checking out Halfmoon Cay on our next cruise. It's hard to beat a nice beach and a cold drink.

Are you hungry yet?

Here are a few pictures from various vacations to make your mouth water.Crab cakes at Narcoossee's, Grand Floridian

Fish and chips, fried oysters, onion fritter and tuna, Carnival Glory

Fish and shrimp tacos on homemade tortillas, Cabo San Lucas

Shrimp at Bubba Gump, Hollywood
Conch Fritters and shrimp at Breezes, Grand Cayman
Scallops, shrimp and lobster risotto at Tchop Tchop
Smoked Sea Salt Grilled Filet of Beef Tenderloin, Tchop Tchop
Smores at LeCeller, Epcot
Surf and Turf at Narcoossee's, Grand Floridian
Dessert at Boma, Animal Kingdom Lodge

Cookie Boat at Blue Bayou, Disneyland

Volcano Nachos and Cracked Conch, Margaritaville
Grand Turk
Shabu Shabu at Swish, Las Vegas
Chocolate Tarte with butter Chocolate Pate, Emerald Supper Club, Carnival Glory

Sea Bass, Fusia, Luxor Las Vegas

I have a bunch more pictures but I think these were my favorites. It's always fun to try new foods while on vacation. Planning our meals usually becomes a big part of any trips we take. A couple other restaurants I really like but didn't have any pictures handy of are Nine Fine Irishmen, Las Vegas (great bangers and mash) and The Corral in Big Sky. Their seafood pasta is to die for.

Even More Vacation Pictures

Dawn and the gang at Universal Studios.
Dessert at Tchop Tchop. yum

Run!!


Ahhh...

Magic Kingdom at night.

Narcoosee's...Great food.

Dessert at Narcoosee's....almond cheesecake

Dinner at Narcoosee's and Tchop Tchop was great. I think Tchop Tchop is my all time favorite restaurant. The banana cream pie is to die for. Our waiter at Narcoosee's was funny. He had to go get his phone and show us pictures of his trip to Yellowstone. All around a great meal.

Water Spout

Here's a unique picture I took off our ship while tendered at Grand Cayman.

~~7 Years~~

Well for all of those that care, Jess and I met 7 years ago today. YAY!! Its hard to believe its been 7 years already.

We started talking online over 7 years ago, but we actually met 7 years ago today in person at the Montana State Fair. I was selling cell phones and he sent his lil brother Brady in to make sure I was normal looking, before he would come and meet me. I actually didn't think he was gonna come. After 3 hours of waiting, him and his brother finally showed up. I couldn't of asked for a better guy to show up. He is a great guy. And I wouldnt trade him for anything. I love him with all my heart and think he's amazing. I can't wait to see where the next 7 years takes us.

~~Yellowstone 2009~~

Michael at the Corral in Big Sky

Michael at FireHole Falls

Firehole Falls

Jess and I in the River...it was warm


Cliff Geyser



Rainbow Pool

Michael and Old Faithful

Old Faithful

Elk

Tower Falls

Instead of coming home from picking up Yoshiko at Camp Timbercrest in Red Lodge, we decided to take a detour and go through the park. It was tons of fun.

Our detour took us over the Beartooth Pass (10,995' on the GPS) and through Cooke City. We were going to stay there but every hotel was booked. It was starting to look like we might have to see if Wade had a spare couch but the Travel Lodge in Gardiner had one room left. It wasn't cheap though. haha!! There was only one bed, so the front desk guy brought us two roll aways for the kids to sleep on. My advice to anyone going to the park, make hotel reservations before hand and DON'T forget the credit card, cuz no one takes checks anywhere.

Our main objective was seeing Old Faithful. I love this Geyser, it is stunning to see. After that we toured different areas of the park on our way home.

We got to see tons of Bison, an Osprey that was fishing, elk, and a couple of wolf pups. We didn't see any bears. We have been to the park twice in 3 years and still haven't seen any bears...grrr!!

On the way home we stopped in Butte and got to see Avery, Lacy and Jeff. Avery is always a ball of fun. She was dancing and singing and just having a blast. I wish I had 1/2 as much energy as she does. We need to go see these guys more often, They are so fun to hang with. Even if its just for an hour.

more vacation pics!!

Kari and Ron before dinner at Narcoose's

Jess and I before dinner
Jess, gotta love that smile.

Space Shuttle all wrapped up


Jess and I at the Kennedy Space Center
Jess and I on our balcony before going to dinner.


A picture of me on the high seas before going to our Elegant Night dinner. It was slightly windy outside.