Cruise DAY 1

It was slightly overcast as we made our way to our beautiful ship, the Carnival Radiance! Walking up to these guys always has me in awe of how large they really are! Check in went well, except for an exploding soda mishap! Sorry Chad! He got the worst of it and it made a mess for the workers! But it was so nice to have our own free drinks whenever we wanted them. 

The kids were so excited! They couldn't wait to swim! And we came prepared with swimsuits under our clothes so the fun could begin right then! We paid a little extra for early boarding and it was awesome having most of that first day to an empty ship!

We found our lounge chairs and the kids dispersed to what was calling to them. 

The girls went straight to the water park. It was slightly cold but it didn't stop them. They were the only ones playing so it worked out great! Soon after, they found the hot tub and spent lots of time in that. I couldn't ever bring myself to get in it with all the people that were eventually packed in there!

Carter man went straight for the free burgers and fries. He couldn't believe he could go get them any  time he wanted and not have to pay. (Don't worry bud, we paid PLENTY for them!)

I put my feet up and enjoyed the sounds and sun! This was so exciting to get to experience with my kids!

We found camp ocean and the girls weren't too sure of it at first, but by the last night, they didn't want to leave!

They all did the ropes course several times and it was fun watching them all, even Brielle who is afraid of heights, master it!

You know you're from Idaho when we all go get dessert and Carter comes back to the table with.....potatoes. 

The ocean and sunset were magical and once we had all the kids settled, Chad and I went to the front of the boat for a Jack and Rose moment. 

Perfect first day! on to day 2!
 

Road Trip to CA for our Cruise!

Days before we left to drive 12 hours across the desert, our car's AC decided to die. We didn't have much choice but to hope for the best and take lots of cold drinks and hit the road! It was warm on the way there! We had all the windows down and tried to make the best of it. 

We stopped at the 7 Magic mountains to stretch our legs and admire this random piece of art. 

Pretty unique and very random art in the middle of nowhere!

Next stop was Death Valley at the World's Largest Thermometer in the hottest part of the desert. I think it was clocking 89 degrees. WHEW! We were warm and dreading getting back in the car. Luckily, things got a little cooler from there. 

This is how some of us rode. 

We were so happy to get to California and find that our hotel was absolutely stunning and so nice! 

We immediately went to the pool to cool off our warm bodies. It was warm but there was a cool breeze that felt so nice!

The kids wrestled in the pool while I relaxed!

Look how cute this lobby is looking down from our room. We loved this place and the breakfast was awesome. 

We went to bed happy and looking forward to getting up and getting to our cruise!! All in all, the kids did awesome on the way there. 
 

Cheer pics!!

EEK! Can you say gorgeous?! Brielle looked stunning all dressed up for cheer pics! She has grown alot this year learning about cheer and all that goes into it. 

And she has shone on stage and nailed all of her performances. 

She really has found a love for it all! Except those extra tight arm sleeves! Ugh...the worst for her!

She's so grown up looking!

I even got my picture taken with the other coaches. These ladies are fun to work with and have made some of my dreams come true!

Team Explosion 2023. 

Little did we know that this coming fall the studio would close and this would be their last season as a cheer team. But I'm happy they could learn all that they did this year!
 

Spring Fields trips

I got to go with Brielle's class to Red Butte Gardens and the U of U Museum. It was such a beautiful day and I really enjoyed walking the garden. I'd like to go back in the spring.. We had so much snow this winter that the plants were just barely starting to bud at the end of April!

I went to the zoo with Rylee. It was fun to see her and her friends run from exhibit to exhibit oohing and ahhing over everything. 

Always amazed by these big guys!

It was fairly chilly this day but we survived it nonetheless! And I just loved being with my Ry-bug. 

The end of school will be here before we know it!
 

Cute Stuff

We got to attend Wren's 3rd birthday party. She was so cute trying to fit in this box like the doll! 

And Oh baby Tuck! He is ADORABLE! And starting to have a little personality come through. He was pleased to death with this balloon. 

These babies are already best buds and too cute!

Can you say cute?! Ry attended her BFF's baptism. She ran straight to her soccer game afterwards, hence the jersey under her dress! 

AHHHHH! Too cute. My baby is getting baptized! And we finally found the most beautiful dress for her! How is she this old already!? Gosh she's beautiful!

And this beauty? So cute! Cheer comp season has arrived! And Brielle has loved performing on this team. 

Cute new hair for me!

CUTEST escape room with some fun friends. This candy themed room thought of everything and was so fun to do with the Eash's. I loved everything from the colors to the clues. TOO CUTE!