Star Valley Weekend

Happy Valentines Day to us. We spent the weekend at the cabin and in Jackson. It was a short and cold weekend. The best part...on Valentines morning Ben gave me a rose that had been in his suitcase the whole weekend. It was in water and all. I love my Valentine!

First comes love,

then comes marriage,

then comes a baby in the baby carriage.

Baby Hodgkinson, expected September 15.

Kristy's Blog

We are going to keep this blog our family blog. I still want to post some of the recipes and things I attempt so they will be on my old blog. Keep posted on both!

Sunny Days

I married into the right company that’s for sure! Ben’s work took us on a 7 day Eastern Caribbean cruise. We left to Florida early Saturday morning. Florida was COLD! The iguana’s were freezing and falling off of the trees. It was crazy. That night we went to dinner then off to bed to get some rest before the big sail away!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Florida

Our view from the hotel

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Board the Emerald Princess

I karaoked to "You're So Vain" our first night.

It did NOT happen again.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Day at sea

Princess Cays cancelled due to weather

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Day at sea

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

St. Maarten

St. Maarten has a Dutch and French side. We toured around both. It was an interesting place to see. We went to a mall that was like being at Saks in New York. Needless to say, I didn't buy anything.

A fort at the top of a hill

The elementary school

Thursday, January 14, 2010

St. Thomas

Today was so much fun. We took a catamaran to the middle of the ocean and snorkeled. Then the catamaran took us to another island where they had a bbq lunch cooking. It poured rain for a little bit but it was so nice and warm. The sand was silky white and the water was warm. It was the best day!

Sea turtle

BBQ lunch on the island

The guys spent over an hour playing kind of the hill on the floating dock.

It was so much fun to watch.

We were quite entertained.

Our ship

The boat was rocking so much tonight.

Ben jumped in the pool with their shorts on.

It was like being IN the ocean.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Grand Turk

Today we swam with the sting ray!

We heard if you kiss one it's seven years good luck.

Together it looks like we have fourteen years coming!

The Bod Boy of Magic

HILARIOUS magician and comedian

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Day at Sea

Acrobatic guy in the plaza

English fish & chips and more

Yummy apple pie

My favorite food from the whole trip

We had such a great time and look forward to cruising again!

New Years Day

We had such a fun day! We watched FOOTBALL at the Hodgkinson's all day long. Ben's sisters helped me and we got about half of our wedding thank you cards done. We had a yummy lunch and lots of fun with the family. Let 2010 be a great year for everyone!

New Years Eve

Last year New Years Eve didn't turn out quite like we were planning. We didn't even see each other. You would think this year we would want to make up for it. Alas, we had dinner at Ben's friends house. Left early. Fell asleep watching a movie. Maybe next year I'll get my first new years eve kiss from Ben!

Ben's Birthday

Christmas

Christmas this year was amazing. Ben was so wonderful and thoughtful. I woke up to Clark's antique train going around the lit tree. Ben woke up in the middle of the night and set the train up. It was a great surprise. After spending the morning together we went to Rich and Rose's for the famous Welling Christmas casserole. It was delicious! We then went to both of our parents houses to visit. It was a perfect day.