Home Sweet Home

It is sooooo good to be

home!!  We had a good time

on our trip, but it also made us

realize a lot of stuff too.

I would definitely do some things

differently if we ever go back.

(I don't think we will though)

While it's nice to be spoiled

every now and then, we just

didn't think all that was worth

the money.  I would much

rather have spent that on a

big family vacation with the boys.

Lesson learned.  I guess that

means we are grown ups now!

 

We didn't get in until late.

Like midnight.

We hugged and loved on

the boys but they were out like lights.

 

We did wake up to a nice

and unique breakfast in bed.

Ha Ha!  They worked hard

on it and were very impressed

with themselves.

 

french toast - fresh from the garden

sliced tomatoes - pickled okra - a

shot of fresh squeezed orange juice

- and my favorite coffee

 

 

She wasn't ready to get up

and get the day started

 

 

 

Someone was excited to

get the heck out of camp

and get back home!

 

They did say he was

such a good boy all week.

The best he has ever been.

 

 

I guess this is what unpacking

looks like!  Yikes!

 

 

I would much rather catch up

on my gardening.  We came home

to lots of yummy stuff ready to be picked.

 

 

Everyone back at work and school!

I have my days back to myself!

Oh how I missed them!

 

 

Getting a little further on my

quilt.  Baby steps I guess.

 

 

The changes in weather

have given all of us a cold and allergies.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup!

I was told it was the yummiest

I have made.  Yay!

 

The dogs are such bums

on rainy lazy days!

 

 

but when it's 3:00 they

know it's time to go get

our boys!



This boy!

He loves cold rainy fall

weather just like me!

I sure love him!!!



Jamaica - pt1

Finally the time has come!

We were off and there was no

stopping us...

 

Unless you count...

Airplane maintenance &

Boarding and Unboarding

all because of incorrect paper work &

Weather!!!

 

I am N.O.T a good flyer!

I hate flying.  I get nervous and

anxiety and headaches and motion

sickness and anything else you

can think of!  My Snook is a

good supporter though.

 

 

There were delays and missed

flights and L.O.N.G layovers.

...BUT...

We made it to Miami in one piece!

Praise the Lord!!

 

Our trip included an overnight

layover in Miami, Florida.

KC and I are not fans of Miami.

Nothing ever goes right when we

are there and it's always more trouble

than it's worth.  We were exhausted

and starving by the time landed.

SOOO happy to see our hotel.

 

Luckily a Chinese and Sushi Bar

was right next door.  The food was

so good!  Sushi makes everything better.

 

We walked around South Beach

a bit, but honestly I just wanted

to go to bed.  And that's just

what we did.

 

Why waste time in Miami

when we could wake up

and get our butts to Jamaica!?!

 

 

but first - more flying.

UGH!

Jamaica - pt2

Our flight to Jamaica from Miami

was smooth sailing.

 

Until we actually got close to Jamaica.

Of course there was no surprise when

the Captain came on and said we

were going to have to fly around the

island instead of landing

until a thunderstorm passed.

 

Finally the they gave the go

ahead for us to land.  Lets just say

it was the kind of landing where

everyone cheered and clapped

when the wheels touched down.

 

 

 The weather was cool and rainy.

We all know I LOVE rainy weather!

 

 

 Instead of riding the shuttle

to the resort, we rented a limo.

Kinda Go big or Go home.

 

 

 

We were all kinds of excited

while we were waiting for them

to check us in.

 

 

First things first...

we had to check out our room.

 

It was amazing!

Gorgeous & Beautiful

We stayed in the

Swim-up Butlers Suite

at the Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort.

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G

 

 

 

After checking out the room we
headed down to the beach for some lunch.
The little beach grill had the most
delicious Jerk Cheese Burgers.
 

and then swimming.
We did lots and lots
of swimming!

 

 

 

The resort is gorgeous

at night too.  Fire pits and lots

of places to just sit and enjoy

the views.

 

Jamaica - pt3

Part of our room package was
that we got our own butter.
He was there to get us anything
our little hearts desired.

We had him bring us breakfast
every morning.  He would set up
our breakfast on our patio.
You really could not ask
for a better view. 



 The locals were so friendly.
Everyone at the resort was so
helpful and seemed just so happy
to be there.  The guy that cleaned
our pool every morning would pick
a flower for me every time he saw
us eating our breakfast.
 

 

Our first full day at the resort

was spent lounging on the beach.

 

Every morning we had lounge chairs

reserved for us and a cooler of beer

and water waiting for us.

Courtesy of our butler.

 

 

Not a bad way to

spend your day!

We decided to have dinner

on the private island.

They have a little Thai restaurant

there.  Our butlers arrived at our

room to escort us to dinner.

Kinda fancy and a bit awkward,

but it is nice to be spoiled sometimes!

 

 

The private island is right off

the shore from our resort.

They have a little dragon boat

that takes you back and forth.

It's beautiful on the island too.

 

Sandals is an all inclusive resort.
It makes you a little braver to try new things.
Like octopus ~ tentacles ~ muscles ~ squid.
At least it did KC! 

 

 After dinner we headed to

the Cricketers Pub for drinks.

 

 

The bartenders are GREAT!

 

Flaming Bob Marley shots!

Rainbow Shots!

and my favorite drink...

a big-bird.  I didn't much

care for the mixed drinks.

They were pretty strong.

KC told one of the bartenders

and he made me this special

drink.  The Big-Bird!

So Yummy!

 

And then it was time for

the Chocolate Party.

 

Complete with...

Chocolate Cake.

Chocolate Truffles.

Chocolate Martinis.

Chocolate Fondue.

Oh yeah,

and a Chocolate Lady!

 

Perfect if you like

chocolate ~ which I don't.

It was pretty cool though.

 



 

After a long day KC and I

snuck off to our room.

 

And we found this...

A nice hot candle lit bubble bath

with flower petals everywhere

and champagne on ice waiting

for us!  Um ~ Yes ~ Please!!!

 

Oh yeah and Cheesecake!

You can keep the chocolate!

I love me some cheesecake!