BurnahVille

Eastern Caribbean Cruise

2010-08-22T12:54:00.000-07:00

Our first night we stayed at at the Bahia Mar beach resort in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It was right on a very beautiful beach.

The resort was also a Yachting resort and we enjoyed walking around and looking at all the yachts.

After getting situated at the hotel we spent a few hours on the beach and in the water. It was amazing how nice the beach was and how warm the water was. After a cancelled flight and arriving a day late this relieved all stress and was very enjoyable.

The second day we had a few hours to kill before getting on the boat and so we walked along the beach and enjoyed seeing some of Ft. Lauderdale.

Finally it was time to get on the boat and we were amazed at how large it was. It had 20 floors and over 3000 guests.

Once on the boat we grabbed something to eat at the buffet and then explored the ship.

Our first view from our balcony before the ship had left port.

Watching as the boat left port and headed for our first destination.

Our first full day was spent at the Princess Cays island. It did not have anywhere for the boat to dock so we had to ride the life boats to get to shore.

After getting our clam shell and leaving our items on our lawn chairs we spent a half hour kayaking around the bay.

After Kayaking we enjoyed a very good BBQ. Since this was a private island for the cruise ship the food was all included with the cruise.

After swimming for a while we both lounged out and took a nap in our clam shell.

That night we enjoyed a great dinner in the formal dining room. We spent most nights in this dining room and this was the table we prefered if we could get it.

The day was a full day at sea and we did a lot of swimming, relaxing and enjoying everything the boat had to offer. It was also formal night in the dining rooms.

The third day we stopped at the island of St. Martin. We took a butterfly farm tour that also took us to the french and dutch sides of the island.

The french side was very beautiful and it was fun getting to see the sites and feeling a bit like we were in france.

We of course had to get a crepe...

And visit a boulangerie!

We ate very well in French St. Martin!

The way back to the dutch side had many good views of the island.

We were then able to enjoy the nice beaches on the Dutch side after visiting a dozen or more jewelry stores.

Another great meal in the dinning room and then we had to try many of the deserts to make sure we found the best one.

The fourth day we arrived at St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. Here is a picture of my on our deck from the pier.

We went on a Kayak, Hike and Snorkle adventure on St. Thomas and it was a fantastic shore excursion.

This was our first time snorkling and it was amazing. We loved every minute of it.

Each morning we ate breakfast at the buffet and here is an example of what Julie would get and what I would get.

On the fifth day we did not arrive at the island of Grand Turk until early afternoon so in the morning we attended a cooking class put on by the head chef. Afterwards they gave us a tour of the Galley and then we bought a cook book and had it signed by the chef.

Three of the nights on the ship we watched a late night movie under the stars on their large outdoor screen by the pool.

In Grand Turk we took a motor boat to a small secluded island and did some great snorkling and took a small hike to some ruins.

The beach on this small island was the most beautiful we had seen and we had a great time snorkling and swimming here.

After our tour we were dropped off on the main island and spent some time swimming at the beach right next to the ship.

Back on the ship the next day was spent at sea heading back to Ft. Lauderdale.

We were amazed at the service given on the ship and especially our stewardess was wonderfull and not only cleaned our room twice a day but took care of all our needs.

Although our cruise was finished we had one more day in Ft. Lauderdale and we went back to its beaches to do some more swimming.

We also did some exploring downtown.

Overall we had a fantastic cruise and vacation!

Happy Mothers Day Mom!

2010-05-09T13:00:00.000-07:00

I'm ready for the Mothers Day party!

Look who got their hair cut...

2010-04-09T19:45:00.000-07:00

Guess who cut it?

If you guessed the girl to the right of the above picture you were right!

Just not fair...

James Orchestra Concert

2009-11-07T20:26:00.000-08:00

James did a very good job! They sounded great!

Catch-Up 2009

2009-10-04T19:40:00.000-07:00

James Eagle Project

Chris and Michelle's Wedding

Spanish Fork Wind Festival

Dad's Cabin Lot

Cabin

Bear Lake

Hill Air Force Base Museum

Lagoon

Temple Trip

Thanksgiving Point

Hogle Zoo

Condo Winter Trip

CABIN FEVER

2008-09-21T11:38:00.000-07:00

Our Uintah cabin trip with pat's family always turns out to be so fun! We had motorcycles and a Rhino, A day full of snow. The men chopped wood and everyone always enjoys the river. Elizabeth did scrape up her face as she tripped on our drive way as we were packing. And Elizabeth celebrated her 2nd Birthday!

OUR KIDS

2008-09-21T11:09:00.000-07:00

CUTE
SOMETIMES TROUBLE

OTHER TIMES SWEET

WILD

TENDER

PRECIOUS

FUN

THANKFUL

FOR HER NEW BIKE FROM G&G BAY

SILLY

GREAT JOBS JAMES!

SISTERS

2008-09-21T11:06:00.000-07:00

2008-09-21T10:46:00.000-07:00

JAMES AND AUDREY AND ALL THEIR NEW SCHOOL CLOTHES. JAMES IS DEFINITELY A UTES FAN THIS YEAR AND HIS FAVORITE COLOR IS RED. AUDREY, SHE LOVES FASHION AND STYLE. SHE LOVED TRYING ON ALL HER CLOTHES AND POSING. ME, I LOVE THE FIRST PICTURE WHERE I ACTUALLY SAW THEM LOVE EACH OTHER.

THE FIRE BIRD!

2008-09-21T10:24:00.000-07:00

JAMES AND AUDREY WORKED TOGETHER MAKING A CARD BOARD BOAT FOR SALEM DAYS. WE HAVE BEEN WATCHING OUR NEIGHBOR PATRICK, MAKE A BOAT FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS AND WE FINALLY GOT TO DO IT TOO!

Day at the park!

2008-09-21T09:56:00.000-07:00

ELIZABETH

2008-08-20T07:49:00.000-07:00

WOW!! Elizabeth is going to be two! Here is a few of my favorite pictures of what she has been up to for the past month.

Elizabeth loves red punch. She was taking a drink out of her cup, spitting it into a bowl then drinking out of the bowl. And she got caught!

We went to "Golden Coral" and Elizabeth got to sit in a big chair.

Elizabeth LOVES baby Tiffany. Yes. Tiffany is still living after being strangled.

Elizabeth is playing in the back yard with cousin Micah. Outside is her favorite place.

This is our first cucumber from our garden. Sorry Grandma, The cucumber you gave us got butchered with a knife she got ahold of.

Oreo!

All snuggled up in mom's blankets!

We picked James and Audrey up from swimming lessons. She was pretty excited!

Time for another Otter Pop!

Breakfast Time. When I am done it will all end up on the floor!

What Happened!

Well other then me being too dumb to get the picture the right direction, this... is baby powder. As I changed her diaper, she dumped the powder.

This is my jewelry box on top of my night stand, or... just a good place to sit!

Swimming Party!

2008-08-19T09:07:00.000-07:00

James and Audrey took swimming lessons from Megan Cannon and at the end they got to have a party and invite a friend. James and Audrey wanted their cousins Spencer and Makayla to go with them. Snow cones were the hit of the Party.

Family Camp Out At Grandma and Grandpa's Place

2008-07-24T17:52:00.000-07:00

We are really slow...but here are some pictures of the Nelson family campout on the 24th of July.

We enjoyed a great dinner!

Happy birthday Grandpa!

Carson enjoyed the cupcakes.

So did Elizabeth

Brynlie and Elizabeth

Audrey sparkeling

Elizabeth was scared of the fireworks.

Handsome kid!

Careful...Hairs on fire

James and Audrey in front of their own tent they didnt sleep in.

Dinner the first night.

Thanks Matt for hanging the swing!

Sisters

Fun on the Swing

She slept the whole trip. It was great!

She's Stuck!

Elizabeth couldnt quite figure it out.

Watch out, heres Spencer.

Nothing like a popsicle in the pool.

Great lunch

Here comes Dad with the fire hose!

It was nice having Katie up for week.

Katie was missing Jordan, she needed someone to play with.

Elizabeth enjoyed sitting on the edge of the pool and bouncing!

Elizabeth eating our first meal!

All the kids cooling off

It's a little blury but I loved the yawn. Tiffany slept through most the fun!

Dad and Pat enjoying the ice cold water!

Mom holding Brynlie and Tiffany

Katie, Mom, Carson and Jodi.

Time for smores. Don't burn your mouth with those hot marshmallows!

Pat and Julie

Luke

Savannah

James is enjoying his hamburger!

Swim,Swim,Swim!

2008-07-24T17:05:00.000-07:00

James,Audrey and Elizabeth at the pool. Enjoying the benefits of a work party!

It took Elizabeth a few minutes to get used to the water, but then she loved it!

All of Us

2008-07-20T18:09:00.000-07:00

This is our first family picture with Tiffany in it. It was impossible to get all smiling faces, but it was worth a try...

My first post

2008-07-06T17:54:00.000-07:00

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