Aspen's Funny Story

Last night I left my shoes outside, and this morning, when we had to leave, I quickly picked them up and ran to the car. I slipped one on, and as I put the other one on, somethning was in the toe. I thought it was a sock, so I reached inside my shoe, and pulled out something that looked like a mouse or lizzard, and I SCREAMED. So did Madison, my friend. Then Isaac said, "It's a toad," and Madison screamed even louder. Isaac picked up the toad and Madison's dad said, "throw it outside into the grass," as he rolled down the window. I reached for the toad, but then Isaac rolled down his window and threw the toad onto the grass. I noticed that a kid from my class, Christian, was standing at the corner with his bike, waiting to cross, so he got to hear the whole thing. When I got to school, I was telling Justin about the toad, and Christian, who was standing there said "you scream loud, and shrill."

Nachos Pequeños

souveniers

Grand Cayman

On day 3 we were in Grand Cayman. I've never seen water so beautiful and clear. I think I want to retire there. There was so much to see and we only got to the beach. Maybe next time we'll have more time to explore. And there will be a next time.

Us and the Poggemann's (our cruisin' partners).

We kayaked out a mile downshore on Seven Mile Beach to go snorkeling.

(I think I am going to get my own kayak -- that was a good arm workout.)

Nate didn't want to get sunburned - thus the t-shirt on even while snorkeling.

Click here to see some of the fish we saw while snorkeling.

Cozumel

Day two was Cozumel. We did SNUBA. For those who don't know, snuba is a combination of scuba diving and snorkeling. We are hooked. It was a little disconcerting at first; I wasn't sure that I would be able to stay calm enough to just breath underwater. But we did good. We saw some cool fish, a lobster, and an eel. We want to do it again and most likely get SCUBA certified.

I had to get a picture with the authentic mariachi band.

For another funny story about our visit in Cozumel, click here and read about the bag (about half way down the post).

Big brown fish?

Felix, is this the fish to which you were referring?

Key West

Our first port of call was Key West. We rented bikes to get around the island. I really liked it. It was a fun way to see everything.

Key West is the southern most poin in the continental United States. The people statues were a little weird though.Next we visited Hemingway's house. He built the first swimming pool on the island. In 1939 it cost $20,000.00. Funny, pools still cost about the same.
The beach was beautiful and clear. (That's our boat in the background).

Cruisin'

Nate and I finally got a week to ourselves. We left the kids with Grandma, and joined our friends, Jenn and Felix, on a cruise in the Carribbean. We had a great time and came home very relaxed.

We sailed on the Costa Magica out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Of course, the food on the cruise was great and there was always more to try. This was one of our formal nights.
The last night was Roman night and everyone came to dinner wearing togas.

Here, fishie, fishie, fishie. . .