Almost Ready...

So I wanted to take a couple pics of packing and decided to go ahead and post them. We're each bringing a backpack and a carry-on (a day pack). Her parents are bringing an extra suitcase for us next week with "luxury" items. So, this is what I have ready... I'm super excited and can't wait to get to the airport. Hopefully I'll have a PC to post from at least, I might not be able to upload pics until I get back home. But, we'll see about all of that later. Hope you guys have a great week (I know I will!!!)!

Pics of Packing...

Last of Panama City Beach

Aaron and Aeris at a cool jade sculpture.

















Aeris playing beach volley ball (virtual style).

















The CRAZY hail storm and rain we drove through.

















Can we say flash flooding?!?!?


Here are some pictures from the beach right before we left. We took Aeris to the Ripley's Believe it or not museum and then headed out for our 10 hour drive!!

Beach Pictures

Just wanted to post a link to Dad's pictures from Panama City Beach. I'm just packing the last few things for Hawaii. We leave in the wee hours of Sunday morning... YAY!!!!!!!

http://flickr.com/photos/scbmwrider/sets/72157601042080451/

The link should work, but if not just copy and paste.

Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach was amazing!! The weather was great and the water was beautiful. And don't worry- my family is still crazy and dysfunctional. Aeris and Aaron came with me down there and I learned a couple of really important things...
1. Two year olds have to pee very often when on long car rides.
2. Sunscreen is good to apply at least one time when you're at the beach.
3. Patience is essential on family vacations.
4. Couch beds just aren't very comfortable, whatever position you sleep in.
5. It takes a lot of energy to take care of a kid.
Here are a couple pictures.

the view from our balcony into the gulf of mexico.


our pool at the hotel.


aeris and brooke playing on shell island.


Aeris eating a freezer pop on the balcony after a long day in the sun.


brooke and aeris in front of the shark store
(your local "tropical department store").

Getting Excited!!!!

On Sunday night at Teresa's Luau Birthday Bash with her family it hit me how close vacations were! This coming weekend we'll be in Panama City then the next weekend we leave for Hawaii!!!!!! July sure is flying by... Yay!!!


We'll be swimming with the sea turtles, in Hanauma Bay on Oahu!!!!!!

Weekend with Aeris

I kidnapped Aeris this past weekend and so we went to the zoo and played (around the house, with the cats, in the dirt...). Here are a couple of photos from this weekend.

Aeris at a fountain in the botanical gardens.

Aeris concentrating. : )

Aeris being a monkey!

Aeris playing on the chalkboard.

New Things

Since I'll be on vacation for awhile I figured this would be the best way to keep in touch with everyone. Just to give an overview I will be in Panama City, FL from July 19-22 and then Hawaii from July 28-August 12. I figure I'm only young once and before I start my career I want to get some fun and travel in. So, I'll post pictures and comments on here about my trips. And also any other random information that I can think about. : )