Cruisin around and growin up

I have a little bit of a hodgepodge of things to write about today. So many things going on :)  Kyle and I got back from our anniversary cruise last Saturday night and it was a blast! We left Hayden with my parents on Saturday night and left for Omaha Sunday morning.  Our flight arrived in Miami Sunday evening and we headed out to the port Monday morning.  I have to admit, after just a few days I was missing Hayden already and starting to get nervous about being gone for a whole week! We set sail Monday afternoon and it was so much fun!  That first day just walking around the boat and getting acclimated to everything helped keep me distracted.  Tuesday was a full day at sea and I tended to miss her a little bit that day as we didn't have a whole lot to keep us busy aside from laying out in sun :)  But...the rest of the week flew by and I was able to thoroughly enjoy myself. 

We went Scuba Diving in Grand Turk on Wednesday, Para-sailing in Half Moon Cay on Thursday and shopping to our hearts content in Nassau on Friday.  Even Kyle enjoyed the shopping! :)  On the boat we enjoyed shows, games, a comedian, lots of food and time in the sun.  We also enjoyed the beaches at each of the ports we went to.  It's so amazing how clear and blue the water is.  The pictures really don't do it justice.  I absolutely enjoyed EVERY aspect of the cruise and had a wonderful time spending every moment with my husband. 

We actually booked this cruise clear back in January and had no idea that we would be getting ready to move in June.  But, God knew and He was looking out for us.  I know we probably wouldn't have planned it this way had we known, but this vacation really could not have come at a better time.  Both of us were getting extremely bogged down and stressed out with house hunting, financing, worrying about packing, work.  We both felt like we hardly saw each other and when we were together it wasn't exactly enjoyable conversation topics.  Like I said, God knew what He was doing.  Kyle and I were able to spend an entire week together rekindling our relationship and remembering what it was like to be newlyweds almost :)  As much as I missed Hayden, Kyle and I needed that time together for just the two of us.  We didn't think about the financing papers we signed just before we left or what we were going to do to the house, packing or even too much about Hayden.  We didn't talk about anything too heavy or serious; just enjoyed the time together doing whatever we wanted to do whenever we wanted to do it.  We haven't been able to do that in years!!!!  It truly was the most relaxing vacation I have ever had and I thank God for it.  After getting back home I can tell that things are just better.  The atmosphere isn't as tense, I don't get stressed about things and I still try to enjoy some downtime with Kyle when I can, even though life is back to it's busy self.

All in all, I recommend warm climate, sandy beaches and time away with each other to every married couple out there :)  It really is worth every penny spent.  We won't be doing it again any time soon....but maybe by the time the kids are out of the house we'll have saved up enough money again :) 

We got back into Omaha Saturday evening and Kyle's Parents came down so Hayden could meet us at the airport.  I was sooooooo excited to see her!  She came running up to see me and I was so happy that she  missed me :)  I told Kyle I was going to be very upset if she acted like she didn't care when I got there :)  We went all the way home that night, so it was kind of a long day but it was so nice to be home and have Sunday to rest up before the work week started.  And Hayden celebrated her second birthday this week!  We didn't do a party or anything this year but we celebrated together.  My parents came down on Tuesday and spend part of the day with us.  They got Hayden a doll dressed up in a swim suit that she can take to the pool or bathtub.  It also came with shoes and sunglasses which she loves :)  Her birthday was actually Thursday and Kyle had to work right away in the morning, I had a board meeting at noon and Farmer's Market at 3....but, we made it through the day and it ended wonderfully :)  A friend, Marcia, came to watch Hayden during my meeting and she got Hayden a little balloon, some bracelets and a watch.  The watch is a special thing between Hayden and Marcia; it was so sweet  :)  Our neighbor also brought over a new outfit for her birthday.  It's so nice to friends and neighbors that care about us and our little girl.  We are going to miss them when we leave.

After Farmer's Market (Hayden got to come play for a while over there with me), we made grilled pizza (Hayden LOVES pozza as she calls it), and I made a Special Agent Oso cake.  Hayden love Oso and asks to watch it every day.  I am thankful we have DVR so she can watch it anytime she wants :)  She loved the cake and had 2 piece!  She kinda had a sugar high after that but she calmed down by bedtime thankfully. 

Special Agent Oso cake, not a pro by any means but it didn't turn out too bad :)

 Now on Friday, as I look back over these last two weeks, I can't help but thank God for all his blessings.  My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful week away for our 5 year anniversary, my "baby" girl turned 2, we bought a house.  Wow, I am so blessed!  He provided so much for us and I can't even begin to thank Him enough.    Especially since I don't deserve any of it.  Thank you Lord!