Turning 30...in the Caribbean...It Could Have Been Worse!

So you all know that I have been dreading the big 3-0 since I turned 25. With every year that passed the once quiet fear of turning 30 turned into a roaring double headed dragon! It was finally the spring of 2007; I had less than one year before my 30th birthday. Fortunately, some friends of ours happened to invite us to go on cruise with them and two other couples in January of 2008. What perfect timing! I saw the opportunity and jumped all over it. January 28th (my birthday) was coming whether I liked it or not. If I was going to have to endure the day, I might as well do it in the exotic Caribbean!! It took a little persuasion on Kelly and my part, but Jon eventually got "on board" with the idea of a cruise.

I can safely say this was one of the best if not the best vacations we have ever been on. We were so blessed by our Moms. They both came to our house and stayed with our kids for 10 days. They teamed up and took exceptional care of our babies. If it tells you anything, the night we returned home it was quiet and clean and all three children were peacefully sleeping in their OWN beds. It was like we had never left! Thank you Mom and Ann. You are the best moms ever. (Same time, same place next year right?)

Jon and I honeymooned for ten days! We enjoyed every minute of our uninterrupted time together. We savored every bite of hot food we ate at meal times and fortified our relationship with tons of conversation and recreation! I love my husband and it is nice to know that when we are one on one we still have the "all spark"!

We visited many beautiful places in the Southern Caribbean and learned interesting things about the culture of some of the Caribbean islands. The food on and off the boat was delicious. The company that we were in was exceptional...I laughed until my sides ached and soda exploded out of my mouth and nose! (Literally! Thanks Wes.) Oh and my 30th birthday...I let it come and go with little more than a sigh. Who can complain when they are on board a beautiful cruise ship sailing over the light blue Caribbean waters!

Needless to say I am game for going again, I just wish our pocket book was. Something to save for I guess. :) I am posting some of the pictures of us. I hope you can get an idea of how incredible it was.