Cruise (Cayman Islands)

The 2nd port of call on our cruise was Grand Cayman In the Cayman Islands. This was our favorite port and I'm pretty sure I could live there forever. It is beautiful. We were supposed to be able to swim with Sting Rays that day but the water was too rough so our shore excursion was cancelled. It really was okay because we had a blast. We walked around town for a while and browsed and shopped. We had lunch at Jimmy Buffet's and it was so much better than the food in Mexico! We sat on an outside deck and this is the view he saw as we talked and ate.

After we ate we decided to take a cab to Seven Mile Beach. It is seven miles of the most beautiful sand you can imagine and crystal clear blue water. The first thing we did was rent a jet ski, and I really wish I had a picture of this because we took it out in the ocean and the first thing James does is tump the jet ski over and we went falling into the ocean. I was half laughing half freaking out over my fear of jellyfish. It really was fun, once we got back on.

After the jet ski, I rented a lounge chair and James rented snorkel gear. There was a reef right near us and here are some pictures he took with the underwater camera.

                         We spent several relaxing hours on the beach just soaking in the view.

At the end of the day we headed back to the ship and crashed fast asleep. The Cayman Islands are amazing. We hope we can go back again.

Cruise (Mexico)

Our first port of call on our cruise was Cozumel, Mexico! We pre-planned to swim with dolphins and it was not disappointing.  We got into the water with two dolphins, they gave us a hug and a kiss and a handshake. Then you get on a kick board and the dolphin comes behind you and pushes you in the water by your feet. It was so fun! The 2nd swim you actually hold onto their fins and let them pull you.

The place where we swam with dolphins was actually a park, and when we went into the park this fellow pretty much threw a giant iguana in my arms and then placed a huge bird on my head. I was a little shocked but thrilled at the same time, then they gave the animals to James to hold.

Then that same nice fellow charged us 10.00 for taking pictures with our own camera! Ha, gotta love Mexico.

After we left the park, we shopped around in the port for Souvenirs and ate on the beach at Senor frogs. It was not very tasty plus I was scared to eat anyway. This is the view from our table.

In all, our first port was a great day! This is the picture the cruise photographers took of us as we got off into Mexico and for the rest of the trip they joked with us, "Do you want to jump on his back?" My hat also flew off my head as they snapped the picture.

Cruise (ship time)

We went on a seven day cruise last month to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary. It was amazing! Here are some highlights and pictures of our time on the ship.

This is a glimpse of what the dining experience was like...a carved watermelon in the buffet hall

We rock climbed in the middle of the ocean. Yes, even I did it. I made it to the first bell before I gave in to my fear of heights.

There is nothing like playing miniature golf on the 14th deck in the middle of the ocean

We found a new love, Can you say B-I-N-G-O

Here is the first view of our ship as we pulled into the port from the airport

There is even electronic bingo

This is a picture from one of the top decks.

Our ship even had an ice skating rink and one night there was an ice show

It really was a great time. We saw shows in the evening. Sat by the pool, read books and even went to a murder mystery dinner!

Bon Voyage!

First Day=Success

Well the kids' first day in private school is in the record books and I know it was great! Yes, I did the total mom thing and walked in to pick them up! Christopher's teacher told me he had a great day and told me he was such a great student. She said he was very polite and adjusted well and caught on fast! It really made me feel good.
    Makayla made new friends and really loved her first day of choir!! I asked her what she was singing in choir and being used to public school I was not expecting her to start singing the words to one of my favorite Christian songs. I am so happy with our choice to change schools.
   They both woke up happy and eager for school today. I watched Christopher walk in and get ready for the school day as if he had been there his whole life. In fact Christopher's first day went so well yesterday that his tooth jumped out in joy!

New Year, New School

Well we are 9 days into 2012! Happy New Year! Today we entered the world of private school!
     Makayla and Christopher are into their first day at San Jacinto Christian Academy! We are all so excited and blessed to start this new chapter in our lives. The morning went very well! Everyone was so nice and welcoming and we loved hearing that they had been praying for the kids to have an easy transition. they already know a few kids that go to our church so I think it will be helpful!
     I cant wait to pick them up this afternoon and see how the first day was.

P.S. I know I am way behind on blogs but I promise to catch up on everything.

Merry Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas! I am so thankful today to know the true meaning of Christmas! Enjoy your families today. We are off to church to celebrate the birth of the savior of the world!!

James Henry is 3

I cant believe the baby of the Lis family, the Last Lis baby turned 3 on Sunday. This means no more baby butts in diapers, no more 1st birthdays! It is kinda bittersweet. However, God really blessed us with James Henry. He is so precious and we love him so much.
   We had his birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese Saturday night. It was alot of fun. He had a blast!
Once again my wonderfully talented friend Joni, went above and beyond with James Henry's cake.

I love this shirt!

It was a great party. We truly have the best friends!

His birthday crown from Chuck E himself

getting ready to enter the ticket blaster

His prizes from all those tickets

Of course we saved a few gifts for him to open at home on Sunday. He also took donuts to all of his preschool friends at church. It was a great weekend.

Super Boy!

Super hero and add cowboy guns

plus new Spider Man snow boots