Cruise!!!

So, I only have a few minutes to post a couple of pictures, but I'll elaborate later. We had so much fun on this cruise! It was wonderful to be able to relax and enjoy each other's company. I think that I am more appreciative of God's creations now that I have gone from couped up in a house to floating on the sea. The blue water, the beautiful sun, sandy beaches, colorful fish, and neat coral! We feel so blessed to have had this opportunity to "take a break" from life and spend some time together. I've decided that I really like Marty! It is amazing what you forget about a person over the years. I love you sweetie!

I loved dressing up and dining. It was fun to get to know the other people at our table. Not to mention a six course meal! Marty got two entre's every night and I wasn't far behind him.




This is in Cozumel, Mexico. We went snorkeling for hours. It was so much fun. We came to the shore a few times while snorkeling so Marty could take a rest. I didn't want to come in at all. We got some underwater pictures. I'll post them if they turn out good. We saw other people swimming with the dolphins - ya we're not that rich. I took some pictures; I'll post those later too.



This first picture isn't our boat, but is a sister ship and it looks identical to the Ecstasy. We really liked the cruise!



When we stopped in Progresso, Mexico we traveled a couple of hours to see one the of the 7 wonders of the world; the Mayan ruines in Chichen Iza (not sure if I spelled that right). I have a lot of pictures, but this one is the main and largest pyramid. Amazing!!

IT'S A BOY!!

We are so excited! Celie on the other hand still wants a sister. She'll warm up. We are so grateful for this sweet boy and the opportunity to have him in our family. I'm sure he will love his siblings! And they will love him.

During the ultrasound it was hard to get a look at his face because his knee and hands were constantly in front of it. He loved to rub his hands on his face. We even saw him yawn - it is so fun to see the ultrasound!!

What happened to the naps?

I just need to vent! I am struggling with my sweet Jack! He doesn't take naps very well any more and I need him to sleep for his sake and mine. He acts so tired all day, but can't get to sleep. There are 2 1/2 year olds that take 2 to 3 hours naps!! But my kids sleep for 10 minutes to a half an hour - why? He is transitioning from the two naps a day to one, but doesn't that mean it would be a longer nap. I think he is teething and that is making things worse for him, but rrrrr, I am frustrated! I'm sure this phase will be over soon, but I start to worry about my little #3 coming and having a 2o month old not napping! Scary thought. I remember when Jack was on his way and Celie stopped taking naps 3 months before he was born. It is like they are torturing me! Maybe this is one of those things that I will look back on and laugh.

On a happier note. Today was beautiful weather, I found out that my Mom is coming to visit, I tilled my garden getting it ready to plant, and I took care of my rose bush. It is good to remind myself of things I am grateful for.