Late Halloween Post

We didn't do a lot of Halloween celebrating at home since our house was for sale and our traditional Halloween Party was changed. However, I did dress up for Halloween for my school. I tried to dress like Kyle Beckerman Real Salt Lake midfielder and Major League Soccer All-Star. I was a little disappointed in the dread lock wig, but it was so fun dressing like him.

 

Zack's 17th

 Yet another late post, but better late than never. Zack joined the cross country team this year and really enjoyed it. Since running has become one of his passions, I made him a cross country birthday cake. For his present, we went clothes shopping.

The candles are chasing him.

Sold!

Finally the house sold. We are so happy but with that, we have a whole new bucket of stess to deal with. Now to find a temporary place to live while our new house gets built. We need to be out by Jan 3 so we have 2 and a half weeks to pack and get out to somewhere. We have a long list to do and it keeps growing. Fun!

And for kicks, here is a sneak peek at what the house will look like. Not exactly, but close enough to get the gist. :)

An Amazing Vacation

We had an opportunity to go on an amazing vacation with the kids and grandparents this summer. We went out to Florida and went on a cruise. It was a blast and wish we lived closer to the coast so we could do it more. We all love the beach but live inland, hmmm. Anyway, hope you enjoy the pictures below. It was hard finding just a few to post.

The kids were really anxious to get there. Who wouldn't be! :)

We were in a tourist trap store goofing around the day before we left. Both said they could be captain.

Here is the boat that we were on. It was huge, but Julie did not get lost once.

Formal dinners at night were a lot of fun. The dinners every night were great!

Nicole and Zack enjoying the view as we leave Florida.

Florida beaches!

Great sunsets every night.

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We had 2 pools on the boat and they were always packed.

We were on the boat as the Olympics were going. This was a great time to go as there was always something on the big screen TV. When America had a big event the place would be packed and erupt when the races started or ended. That was a lot of fun. Glad we got to watch the volleyball there.

Enjoying the view with the Grandparents

We went on an excursion in Mexico to Chichen Itza. That was an amazing place. Interesting stories in and about the place.

They actually really liked all the stories.

Dancing wherever and whenever was allowed.

Hey Zack, watch our stuff while we go swimming, OK? Sure Grandpa, no problem...

Hot tubs all over the place

Zack was the only one that slept!

Yes that is a water slide on our boat!

Zack fell asleep on the deck. Doh!

OK, dad slept a bit too.

Another excursion that we had was going on a zip line. Even the grandparents had a lot of fun doing this.