January 4th was mine and Joel's 3rd year anniversary! We often take small trips on our anniversaries, but this time we "decided" to pass on that expense, and just have a nice romantic date after work- Or so Joel thought :)
On Monday morning Joel woke up to his alarm and was pleased when I told him that I had gotten work off for both of us. Then after we went to breakfast and relaxed around the house a bit, I told him we were going on a trip somewhere, but I didn't tell him where. He had to figure that out on his own as the day went on. Well once he found out that we were taking a flight, the flight was to San Diego, and our friends Heather and Jon were surprisingly sitting at the same gate at the airport, he put the pieces together and realized we were going on a cruise!!
We had an absolute blast kicking back and relaxing for an entire week with our great friends! I have had this trip booked for 6 months, and the fact that it still ended up being a complete surprise was a miracle!
I love my husband so much and I feel so blessed to have spent the last 3 years with such an incredible man! He makes me laugh more than I ever thought possible and makes me feel like a princess every day. I'm so grateful I married my best friend in the world. There is never a dull moment in our house and that alone makes for a great life!
Here are some pictures of our trip!
Our first night on the ship at Dinner. We're sporting the 3 Year Anniversary shirts I made especially for the cruise!
Here's a picture of the back of the shirt :)
Our cruise ship! The Carnival Elation :)
Sitting waiting for the (what ended up being TERRIBLE) dance show to start
Downtown Catalina Island- Somehow I look incredibly awkward sitting on the ledge, and Heather doesn't? Go Figure!
Downtown Catalina Shopping Center
The genius man who we asked to take our picture put his finger over the lens... Gotta love it!
We both look a little...strange in this photo? Ah well! Heres another night at the restaurant!
Tthe men continued to make fun of mine and Heathers "Quarter Pusher Game" which is a "Lame Money Pit".... I then proceeded to win $137 on that same "Lame, Money Pit" :) They haven't made fun of it since!
We visited 1 of the only 3 natural blow holes in the world in Ensenada Island. (If that fact is wrong, blame our tour guide)
Looking out over the ocean from the Flea Market in Ensenada
This was my main food source throughout our 4 days at sea. No wonder I gained EIGHT pounds!! Mmmmmm... Soft Serve Icecream
At the beautiful San Diego Temple! I've always wanted to see it in person!!
If you were wondering what it took for that amazing picture to be captured... :)
4 comments:
Yay for an awesome trip! Those pictures make me laugh! Aren't you glad we were so picture happy the whole time?! Thanks again for inviting us!
It looks like you guys had a blast! That's the best surprise ever!
You are my hero for pulling off such a surprise! What an amazing time!! Way to go!!
I love this surprise! What a great memory!
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