Our Week in Paradise

Doug and I just got back from an incredible week in Mexico. We went to the same place where we honeymooned- Excellence Playa Mujeres, and it was every bit as good as it was last time! Our days were filled with laying by the pool, playing volleyball and poker, and drinking lots of margaritas. It is an all-inclusive resort, so you can have as much food and drinks as you want! So we took full advantage :) We met some awesome people and had one of the most fun weeks of our lives!

I thought about splitting this up into 2 or 3 posts, but decided it would be easier to have all of the pictures in the same place. So, get ready for a photo overload (40+! Eeek!)

One new thing from last time- we found all of these bottles in our room and we thought for sure we'd have to pay to use them. But nope, we asked and it was included! We were excited, but turned out we barely drank any! I preferred the delicious drinks that the bartender at the pool made :)

First time wearing shorts in 3 years! Woo hoo!

View from lunch

New friends Elizabeth and Kyle

View from our balcony

Breakfast on the patio and my first Eggs Benedict. Yum.

Celebrating our 3rd anniversary!

My favorite time of day- POKER!!!

We did karaoke one night and had the best time. Doug and I sang "Gettin' Jiggy With It," the boys sang Backstreet Boys, and the girls sang Britney...I got pretty into it ;)

My new sweet friend, Briton!

The karaoke gang. I love how all of the boys look like lobsters...it's called sunscreen, guys!

Our friend Adrian!

Adrian, the entertainment director, is our favorite person there. We had to recreate this picture from 3 years ago! We sent him the first one after our honeymoon, and he still had it in his office :)

Our balcony

Funny story- as I was taking this picture, I was ATTACKED BY A CROW. Seriously. He swooped down and pecked me really hard on the head. I think he was going for my bobby pin? 

This is where you can get an oceanside couples massage...we got one on our honeymoon and it was incredible!

Our jacuzzi that opens up to the balcony

The Michael Jackson show cannot be missed! 

  

It may have been the most fun week of our lives, and we hope to make this a regular thing! See ya in 3 years, Cancun!

Spoiled

I'm back! We had a great trip to Scottsdale, and now we're back at home just in time for tomorrow....my birthday! In my family, birthdays are a big deal. They really turn into birthweeks. And this year, my birthweek rocked.

I have been seriously spoiled this year! I told y'all about getting my iphone from my parents, which is the best gift ever. I am absolutely addicted to it. Well, Doug decided to Apple-me-out and get me an IPAD2!!! I couldn't believe it. The original plan was to get a netbook because my computer is ancient and freezes all the time. I usually just use the internet (to read all of y'all's lovely blogs :) so we figured this would be a good purchase and relatively cheap. We were at Best Buy a couple weeks ago looking at them, and Doug says to me, "would you rather just get an ipad?" Like he didn't already know my answer!

So the next day (Sunday....the ipad 2 came out on Friday), we (obliviously) head to the Apple store thinking we would be proud new owners that afternoon. Little did we know, it had come out 2 days ago, had completely sold out, and there would be high demand and lines for weeks. So we ended up ordering it online and it will be here April 22nd...I'm hoping for an earlier delivery!

After we got back last night, Doug's parents also gave me an amazing birthday gift! My MIL has mad sewing skills and made me a garment bag that is adorable!!! I was so excited because I had tried to register for some but couldn't find them anywhere. Plus, this one is pink polka-dot so it's way cuter than anything I could have found. I wish I had taken a picture to post of it!

The in-laws also got me the keyboard for the ipad!! I just about squealed. Actually, I think I may have. And, my sweet BIL, Markus, baked us some delicious cookies to go!

Tomorrow, my Mamaw and Pawpaw are coming to eat lunch with me at work and my parents are taking us out to dinner! That's what I love most about birthdays....spending time with your family. Oh, and cake. Lots and lots of cake.

See Ya Later!

It's been so long! I don't have much to say or much time to say it in, but I figured I would let myself procrastinate from packing for just a little bit longer. By the way, I really hate packing. I'm not sure why...I always have. It doesn't really make much sense, because I'm super organized and I love to travel. I may trick Doug into packing for me :)

Anywho, I guess I should tell y'all why I'm packing! We are heading to Scottsdale, AZ tomorrow for a little R&R, meaning books and margaritas a plenty for me! We are also going to a couple spring training games when we aren't lounging by the pool. I am looking forward to warmer weather! It's too cold here in Georgia!



Also, let's hope tonight's Glee is better than it has been lately! Ugh! Come on Finnchel!

Destined

We are going to Destin! We leave tonight and come back next Wednesday. YAY for a second honeymoon! This summer has been a little crazy with Doug working all day and having grad school at night, so we are SO EXCITED for a little R&R and to spend some real time together. Destin especially holds a special place in our hearts.

It's where we met

And fell in love

And got engaged

And got our engagement pictures taken

We also get to see my favorite family, the Kown's, who moved to Destin the day after our wedding! I nannied for them all through high school, and they are truly family. I looooove those kids- Brooks and Meg. They were junior bridesmaid/groomsman in our wedding!

We are OFF! :)