Honeymoon Day Five ~ Belize City, Belize

Snorkeling and relaxing on the beach was on today's agenda.  Our ship docked in Belize City, Belize.  We decided to check out the excursions on the dock and chose to go on a snorkel and beach tour.



The weather was a bit balmy but not too hot or cold.  The snorkel boat company had plenty of water for us.  It was our first time drinking H20 from a bag ... they might just be on to something!

It was Timothy's first time snorkeling.  He did great!

It was fun for me to watch Timothy experience fish and coral up close and personal for the first time.

We chilled on the beach for awhile.  I got a *little* sunburned but nothing a little aloe spray couldn't take care of.

We used one of our "good faith" (ie credit for customer service issues!) coupon to eat on board one of NCL's specialty restaurants.  We both agreed on Teppanyaki.  The Teppan Chef cooked everything Gluten Free for me.  I could used to this!

Fruit sushi... with the yummiest secret sauce.

Timothy tried edamame beans for the first time and liked them too!

Another night of the sounds of Bernie Martini in Champagne Charlie's.  Elton John and Scrabble games?  Pretty sweet.

Susan and I volunteered to do a little audience participation dance to win a free cd.  Dorks!!!

We called it an early night and headed back to our closet cabin just passed 11pm.  (Don't you love my new jelly watch?  It was an awesome birthday present from our friends The Kaufmans.  They know me too well!)

Tomorrow is Cozumel, Mexico.  Calling for rain.  But we won't let that stop us...

Georgia ~ Day 2

Up and at 'em.  Timothy on Uncle Teazey's Tractor.  Too bad it's not green or he could sing, I'll take you for a ride on my green tractor...



Timothy in his dad's truck

The two lane empty roads remind me of my itty bitty small town roots.

Timothy took me to see his dad's grave.  Oh, how I wish I could have met and known that man.  His family says there is a lot fo his daddy in him, and for that I'm so grateful to Mr. Blalock.



We met my family at Zaxby's for lunch.  Mark and Andrew were especially impressed with the chicken strips!



Tim at The Dwarf House in Forest Park.  He managed this Chick Fil A.  It was my first time sitting at a sit down Chick Fil A.  They made my meal to order ~ all Gluten Free.  Now if I can just get the California CFA's on board!



My sweet nephews ~ Mason and Caleb and their new loot courtesy of LaLa and Uncle Bo. (Well, Uncle Bo picked it out.)

Caleb built the 3D Star Wars puzzle after working diligently and patiently.

Mason's all tuckered out.

Tomorrow is The Georgia Reception.  I'm excited to meet so many of Timothy's friends and family.  I've heard so much about them and it will be nice to meet more of my new extended friends and family!

Georgia ~ Day 1 ~ The Varsity and a bit of Jonseboro

Timothy and I flew to Atlanta, Georgia today.  Our Georgia Wedding Reception is on Saturday.  We plan to spend the next 2 days visiting Timothy's old stomping grounds.

First stop?  Hot dogs and Frozen Orange Shakes at The Varsity!

What'll ya have?  What'll ya have?  What'll ya have?

We had a nice lunch with mother.  (Thanks for picking us up, Mama Jean!)

We stopped by Timothy's grandparents house in Jonesboro.  It's had a facelift over the past 30 years.  It brought back a lot of happy memories for Timothy.

This is the elementary school (right accross from his grandparent's former house) where Timothy went to school.  He would walk accross the street to and from school.  He got to spend time with his beloved grandparents every day!

I'm loving beng in Timothy's hometown.  Excited to see more tomorrow!

Chinese Food with Three Chickadees

 Yesterday, I said good-bye to my fabulous fiance for two whole weeks.  I'll be in Memphis (I know, y'all are so jealous that I get to go the hottest, most humid, spot in the nation in July) for a week for National Staff Meeting and then a week in Oregon to for some pre-wedding bonding with my family AND my bridal shower courtesy of my best girls.

One thing that makes my time away so much sweeter is...

...a weekend with my girls!  I also got to meet Erica, Taylor and Brittnee's cousin.  We had us some fabulous girl time.

Brittnee wore her faux nerd glasses.  They are all the rage these days :)

And so did Miss Taylor.  Can y'all believe that neon is back in?  Brings me back to my days at Sisters Middle School.  My dad bought me the neon Columbia ski jacket (you know the one with the detachable fleece inside) and matching ski gloves and hat because I just had to have one.

Erica fit right in with us.  Three peas in a pod.

I'd heard great things about the Gluten Free Menu at PF Changs.  So when Tommy and I were thinking of places to bring the girls to eat, PF Changs was our first choice.

Me and Tommy.  Don't you love the can't-wear-much-make up-'cuz-you-will-sweat-it-all-off glisten?!  Tommy is always such a good friend and sport to play chauffeur and take me and the girls all around Memphis.  I know that's just how he loves spending his Friday nights - schlepping four giggly, sing at the top of their lungs, girls all around town.  We love you, Tommy!

 

And speaking of good friend - he is driving from Tennessee to California to witness the Timinda nuptials!  WOWZA!!

During our 45 minute wait (because you know, it's a recession and all) for a table I played with some of my camera settings to try to catch the girls in mid air.  It was harder (but a lot of fun) than I thought it would be!

Getting all three in mid air at the same time was a challenge... but my little volunteers were happy to keep jumping again and again and again.

JUMP!  JUMP!!

And, alas, I got the shot!  And with perfect timing, our table was ready.

The girls weren't too sure about this fancy Chinese food stuff.  It wasn't Panda Express and the names on the menus weren't familiar.  BUT they decided to trust Tommy and I and let us do the ordering.  No forks were to be found, so Tommy did a lesson on chopsticks and assured them that the lettuce wrap appetizers would be divine.

I was proud of them for eating outside of the box and trying new food.  They devoured the lettuce wraps, beef and broccoli, fried rice, veggies and honey shrimp!



Thatta' girl!

After dinner Tommy and I laughed out loud until our sides hurt.  The girls were in rare form with their impersonations, theatrics and hilarity.  Hard to put it all into words, but let's just say they have their British, Australian (and yes there is a difference) "Urban", "White", Southern, Valley Girl dialects down pat.  We laughed until we cried and I was afraid Tommy was going have to pull the car over to catch his breath from laughing so hard.  A great night with great girls. 

Tomorrow includes sleeping in, the girls eating donuts and sunny delight while I sleep some more (some things will never change :) ) and a dip in the pool.  Loving this time with my beauties!!!!