Caribbean Cruise: At Sea Days!

The second day of our cruise we hung out by the pool and played Bingo (bucket list item!). We also got to see Second City improv comedy group, they were pretty funny! 

On the third day we got some more pool time, and went to see the Blue Man Group!

Day 6 we did a cupcake decorating class... for kids :p We also did something crazy.. We got up and sang karaoke! Completely sober mind you ;) "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child... hahaha I don't think I could do it again! 

Sometimes it's Okay to Just Say Yes!

So Thursday we did something a little crazy! Well, crazy for us anyway. We decided to leave the next day after work and head to Dana Point, California for the weekend! We left Friday and stayed in Blythe, CA that night (which I don't really recommend :P ). Saturday morning we got to Dana Point, checked into our hotel, and headed straight to the harbor! We got to go whale watching, which was magnificent in every single way! It was our first time but it will certainly not be our last. We're already trying to to plan another trip :) We went with Dana Wharf, and they were great, we had an amazing two member crew, seriously, they made the trip what it was, and I so thank them for that!

It was a super short trip, but so worth it! We think about our future a lot, and trying to make sure we get some money in the bank and all that kind of stuff... Which is a good thing, but sometimes I feel like we're so focused on setting up our future, we forget that sometimes it's okay to take the time and the money to take trips and create memories for ourselves. It was an amazing trip, and we crossed off FOUR bucket list items!

Items we were able to cross off the bucket list

- #5: Go whale watching

- #6: Go to a whale festival

-#7: See dolphins (in the ocean, where they belong)

We didn't see very many.. we're hoping to see some more on our cruise!

- #33: Spontaneous road trip

2012 Bucket List Update

I revised my bucket list, and it's more of an "our" bucket list now :) And I'm sure we'll be adding to it.
Here's what we completed last year!

#3: Buy a Car

#18: Go to a MLB game

#24: Make a travel map

#25: Ruby's Diner - Huntington Beach

#31: Go on a road trip, just the two of us

Friday Letters, InstaRecap, and a DIY

Dear Husband, your Anniversary presents were so wonderful and so sweet. I loved every single one :)  Dear Paper, thanks for being such a fun traditional gift for first wedding anniversaries ;) Dear anniversary post, we had a lot of fun writing you and answering questions. Dear Monday, I am kind of dreading you. Dear new job, I am excited to start you on Monday, but I'm also freaking out because I am so overwhelmed. I know we'll get along in the long run, but I hope we get along the first few days... I am counting on you as much as you are counting on me. Dear blog, I might be a little MIA for a couple weeks just until I get settled, but I promise to try my best to be wrong about this letter :P Dear readers, I really do love you all, and your comments seriously make my day. Thank you. Dear glitter that I used on this project, you are a PAIN, but it was worth it. Dear Husband, I love you, thanks for making life so amazing.

InstaRecap: Anniversary Edition

My gift for The Husband was a travel map of the world :) 

(bucket list item #47)

He also pre-ordered a Special Edition version of a video game 

he wants, that comes out next week :) 

Gifts from The Husband :)

Inside of the paper airplane, is that not the cutest? :)

We ended up getting the actual CD from Target because I wanted their edition.

Here's more on the map:

I used a frame with the glass taken out, attached cork backing and a map :) I couldn't find the color of push pins that I wanted, so I spray painted some clear ones I already had.

1. I used an old box to push the pins through. Be careful ;) I didn't know how many we'd need so I just filled up one face of the box :P

2. I spray painted them, I only used one coat, but it just depends on how you want your color to look :)

3. I put them in a little plastic box I already had to we'd have extras somewhere safe :) 

I stole this photo from The Husband's instagram ;) 

Happy Friday! :) 

Got My Degree!

Yep, yesterday I received my Associates Degree for general education in the mail!  I earned this degree with a 3.8 GPA, and it was not easy. And I got married in the middle of one of the semesters. I am really proud of myself for getting through it! I couldn't have done it without the Husband though. He was a lot of help, with homework, and just supporting me. So thanks Husband, I love you :)

I hope everyone is having a great week! It's almost the weekend, which is always good, right? :) 

Bucket List: Have the Perfect Wedding

 Have the perfect wedding

Obviously this was crossed off while ago, but I thought I'd share some wedding pictures.

We got married in Las Vegas on October 22, 2011. We chose Las Vegas because we didn't have a big budget. Also, most of my family lives in Utah, so it was a good half way point for everybody!

It was a small ceremony, just about 40 people. And instead of a reception after, we just went to a restaurant for lunch. It was perfect for us and we wouldn't change a thing!

On October 20 we packed up and left for Vegas.

The days before we got married were spent relaxing by the pool and playing board games.

Yeah, we're probably a little boring in most people's eyes..

but we have fun. So that's all that matters :)

October 22, 2011.... The first day of the rest of our lives

Gina helping the Husband get ready

My little sister's friend Emmy, my Dad, little sister

My dad attempting to tie my bow... he did a good job :) 

Here are some of my favorites from the ceremony:

My little sister was my maid of honor, my Dad was the Husband's best man!

I am forever thankful for the bond they have.

We wrote and read our own vows.. I went first because... I hate talking in front of people

We are married... :)