Matt ended up going by himself and he came back with these massive donuts! They were the size of our dinner plates! It took me two days to eat, but they were amazing!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Supersized
Matt and I love getting donuts for breakfast. It's like a special treat when we make our way to the store to buy those delectable donuts! So, for General Conference, we thought we would treat ourselves.
Matt ended up going by himself and he came back with these massive donuts! They were the size of our dinner plates! It took me two days to eat, but they were amazing!
Matt ended up going by himself and he came back with these massive donuts! They were the size of our dinner plates! It took me two days to eat, but they were amazing!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Flash Over Trailer
Matt is starting Fire School to get his certifications! He is so excited! And I am so proud of him for having such a fun hobby. His classes start in November and the schedule looks pretty rigorous. Because the wonderful city of Salem, Utah is paying for the class, they wanted to make sure they could pass the flash over trailer. - Apparently, the flash over trailer really weeds people out.
The flash over trailer is a simulated fire, that continuously flashes. Matt said that the temperature was anywhere between 800 and 900 degrees! I was terrified to hear this. I just made him promise that if it got too much for him, he would let me know.
Of course he came home hours later and absolutely loved it!
The flash over trailer is a simulated fire, that continuously flashes. Matt said that the temperature was anywhere between 800 and 900 degrees! I was terrified to hear this. I just made him promise that if it got too much for him, he would let me know.
Of course he came home hours later and absolutely loved it!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Pain, Pain, Go Away
So, for the past several months, I have had some pretty severe back pain. I just assumed I was sleeping weird, because I hadn't done any heavy lifting. After trying for months to sleep on my back, I called it quits.
It wasn't until I was walking on campus and could hardly move because of the pain, that I called Matt to schedule me an appointment. That happened on Wednesday, and he got me an appointment for Thursday. At the appointment, they took several x-rays and performed several different strength tests.
Once the x-rays came and the doctor looked at them, she concluded that I had a stress fracture in my L4 vertebrae. Ouch! Apparently a stress fracture occurs when the muscles around the spine become fatigued and are unable to absorb the shock that occurs in that area. Over time, the added stress is eventually transferred to the bone, which causes a crack called a stress fracture.
For treatment, they put me in a velcro back brace, prescribed some lower end steroids and muscle relaxers, and scheduled some physical therapy. The steroids make me nauseous and the muscle relaxers give me the hiccups about 10 times a day. - I'm not even kidding. Matt says it is because the diaphragm is such a large muscle, that it is also being affected by the medication. - Joy.
And on top of all this, I am still in pain after roughly three days of icky medicine and an uncomfortable back brace. Not to mention, that I had midterms throughout all of this and still went to all my classes. It gets even better, because now I'm fighting a cold. - Whoever gave the okay to make me sick is going to pay - I will hunt you down. :)
It wasn't until I was walking on campus and could hardly move because of the pain, that I called Matt to schedule me an appointment. That happened on Wednesday, and he got me an appointment for Thursday. At the appointment, they took several x-rays and performed several different strength tests.
Once the x-rays came and the doctor looked at them, she concluded that I had a stress fracture in my L4 vertebrae. Ouch! Apparently a stress fracture occurs when the muscles around the spine become fatigued and are unable to absorb the shock that occurs in that area. Over time, the added stress is eventually transferred to the bone, which causes a crack called a stress fracture.
For treatment, they put me in a velcro back brace, prescribed some lower end steroids and muscle relaxers, and scheduled some physical therapy. The steroids make me nauseous and the muscle relaxers give me the hiccups about 10 times a day. - I'm not even kidding. Matt says it is because the diaphragm is such a large muscle, that it is also being affected by the medication. - Joy.
And on top of all this, I am still in pain after roughly three days of icky medicine and an uncomfortable back brace. Not to mention, that I had midterms throughout all of this and still went to all my classes. It gets even better, because now I'm fighting a cold. - Whoever gave the okay to make me sick is going to pay - I will hunt you down. :)
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Domestic Doings
When Matt and I moved into our house, we didn't have any type of window coverings. We got a few quotes for blinds, but they were a little more than we had planned. So, for a temporary fix I made drapes. That's right, I made them.
My Uncle Mark got Matt and I (mostly me) a sewing machine for our wedding. I had asked for one in hopes of doing crafty things, such as making drapes. I decided to work on drapes for our bedroom first, just in case they were awful. At first I was terrified, but this is how they turned out.
The first picture is what I wanted them to look like. They would have cost over $500.
And this is how they turned out. They only cost about $30 and we absolutely love them!
Not too bad considering I had never used a sewing machine before!
I ended up making drapes for the living room and the kitchen too. I even made a cute shower curtain for the master bathroom.
Baking has also been another pursuit I have been trying to master. With our gift cards we bought a nice bread maker, because we love homemade bread! The only problem was that the machine did not work all that well. I tried about 3 or 4 times, and by the end of the cycle, it hadn't risen and was rock hard.
I ended up taking it back and was determined to make bread by hand. Here was my first attempt.
Matt was very impressed, and it tasted amazing!
My Uncle Mark got Matt and I (mostly me) a sewing machine for our wedding. I had asked for one in hopes of doing crafty things, such as making drapes. I decided to work on drapes for our bedroom first, just in case they were awful. At first I was terrified, but this is how they turned out.
The first picture is what I wanted them to look like. They would have cost over $500.
And this is how they turned out. They only cost about $30 and we absolutely love them!
Not too bad considering I had never used a sewing machine before!I ended up making drapes for the living room and the kitchen too. I even made a cute shower curtain for the master bathroom.
Baking has also been another pursuit I have been trying to master. With our gift cards we bought a nice bread maker, because we love homemade bread! The only problem was that the machine did not work all that well. I tried about 3 or 4 times, and by the end of the cycle, it hadn't risen and was rock hard.
I ended up taking it back and was determined to make bread by hand. Here was my first attempt.
Matt was very impressed, and it tasted amazing!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
New Semester
The school year has officially begun. Were we ready for it, no. Were we expecting it, yes.
Matt started school one week before I did and everything has been a whirlwind since then. He is taking a full load this semester while keeping his business, Global Networks, up and running.
I, on the other hand, am taking an extremely full load this semester. I am enrolled in 26 credits. I am taking 5 classes on campus, and 4 classes online. I am unable to work, so I am thankful Matt has stepped up to the plate. Next semester I should have a significantly lighter class load.
And it's official, I will be graduating in August of 2010! It seems so far away, but the time is already flying by.
With our hectic schedules, I am surprised at how much time we have left for each other. When I was single, I felt like all I did was study and I never had time for anything else. Now, the complete opposite is true. I study for the majority of the day, but I still have time to keep up on laundry and make dinner every night.
Someone is looking out for me, and I am so thankful for that.
So far, my classes are treating me pretty good. I have already had numerous tests, and have aced every single one. - I'm just that good.
Being married must make you more focused. :)
Matt started school one week before I did and everything has been a whirlwind since then. He is taking a full load this semester while keeping his business, Global Networks, up and running.
I, on the other hand, am taking an extremely full load this semester. I am enrolled in 26 credits. I am taking 5 classes on campus, and 4 classes online. I am unable to work, so I am thankful Matt has stepped up to the plate. Next semester I should have a significantly lighter class load.
And it's official, I will be graduating in August of 2010! It seems so far away, but the time is already flying by.With our hectic schedules, I am surprised at how much time we have left for each other. When I was single, I felt like all I did was study and I never had time for anything else. Now, the complete opposite is true. I study for the majority of the day, but I still have time to keep up on laundry and make dinner every night.
Someone is looking out for me, and I am so thankful for that.
So far, my classes are treating me pretty good. I have already had numerous tests, and have aced every single one. - I'm just that good.
Being married must make you more focused. :)
Callings
Moving into a new ward, means new callings.
Matt and I were originally called to teach the 11 year old Valiant Primary class together, but this last Sunday, he was called into the Scouts. - This means I'm teaching Primary without him! What were they thinking?
Last Sunday was my first official day. I teach with another Sister in the ward. We alternate every other week. Because it was my first day, she had taken care of the lesson, which was on Adam-Ondhi-Ahman. By the end of the class I was terrified. The kids in class asked some really hard questions, some of which I have asked recently. - My time at education week really paid off when they began asking questions about the second coming and judgment. :)
Even the Sister I teach with was a little blown away by the thought they were putting into their questions. It is so hard to tell them "we don't know" but sometimes that is the only option we have. There are so many things that we do not know, because we just are not ready for the revelation. - How do you tell this to a group of inquisitive 11 year olds?
So, this coming Sunday is my turn. The topic is the Extermination Order! I have already read over it a few times and think I am ready for Sunday. Being prepared is not helping my nerves at all, though.
This book is going to be my best friend for the next little while.
Matt and I were originally called to teach the 11 year old Valiant Primary class together, but this last Sunday, he was called into the Scouts. - This means I'm teaching Primary without him! What were they thinking?
Last Sunday was my first official day. I teach with another Sister in the ward. We alternate every other week. Because it was my first day, she had taken care of the lesson, which was on Adam-Ondhi-Ahman. By the end of the class I was terrified. The kids in class asked some really hard questions, some of which I have asked recently. - My time at education week really paid off when they began asking questions about the second coming and judgment. :)
Even the Sister I teach with was a little blown away by the thought they were putting into their questions. It is so hard to tell them "we don't know" but sometimes that is the only option we have. There are so many things that we do not know, because we just are not ready for the revelation. - How do you tell this to a group of inquisitive 11 year olds?
So, this coming Sunday is my turn. The topic is the Extermination Order! I have already read over it a few times and think I am ready for Sunday. Being prepared is not helping my nerves at all, though.
This book is going to be my best friend for the next little while.
Oquirrh Mountain Temple Dedication
Matt and I had the wonderful opportunity of attending the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Dedication on Sunday.
We had never been to a temple dedication, so we did not really know what to expect and were excited that we were able to attend.
We arrived about 30 minutes early to our Stake Center. In the Chapel, they had a video playing of what the inside of the temple looked like. I am always amazed at how they make temples so peaceful, when just outside the door is chaos. I have no doubt in my mind that the Lord resides in our temples and creates that peace and serenity for us.
Talks were given by several Elders of the Church and President Monson. They spoke on the importance of temples and the work that is performed in them. We are so lucky in Utah to have temples in such close proximity. I can get in my car and drive for 30 minutes, and see 5 or more temples.
I am so blessed, and the members of the Church are blessed to have this temple work holding strong, even in a world full of deception.
President Hinckley said it best, “These are important and vital days in the work of the Lord. … We are living in one of the most significant and important epochs in the history of the Church and in the history of God’s work among his people. We are living in the greatest era of temple building ever witnessed.”
We had never been to a temple dedication, so we did not really know what to expect and were excited that we were able to attend.We arrived about 30 minutes early to our Stake Center. In the Chapel, they had a video playing of what the inside of the temple looked like. I am always amazed at how they make temples so peaceful, when just outside the door is chaos. I have no doubt in my mind that the Lord resides in our temples and creates that peace and serenity for us.
Talks were given by several Elders of the Church and President Monson. They spoke on the importance of temples and the work that is performed in them. We are so lucky in Utah to have temples in such close proximity. I can get in my car and drive for 30 minutes, and see 5 or more temples.
I am so blessed, and the members of the Church are blessed to have this temple work holding strong, even in a world full of deception.President Hinckley said it best, “These are important and vital days in the work of the Lord. … We are living in one of the most significant and important epochs in the history of the Church and in the history of God’s work among his people. We are living in the greatest era of temple building ever witnessed.”
Thank You
I just wanted to take a moment to recognize all the service men and women that help our country on a daily basis.
This is not limited to the military personnel, but also the policemen and firemen, who keep our individual cities and states safe.
Matt was called on a routine fire recently that started because a controlled burn quickly became uncontrolled. The farmer who started the fire lied about what he was burning, which caused more problems than was necessary. When Matt was fighting the fire, he was under the impression that it was just general farm debris, and nothing else. Unfortunately the farmer had placed used tires, a water heater, and some old containers of pesticide in the pile. Because of the farmers lies, while Matt was putting out the fire (on the nozzle) another firefighter started venting the pile just as the pesticide containers exploded. A bunch of toxic gas engulfed him and he got really dizzy, couldn't see (was basically a giant bug, being killed by pesticide) (he said he now feels bad for the bugs) among other things, longs story short the neuro-toxins did their job very well. He ended up getting very sick and they had to call an ambulance.
Thankfully, Matt is alright.
Situations like these, and ones that are much worse, make me thankful to live in a land where people are willing to fight for my freedom and safety.
This is not limited to the military personnel, but also the policemen and firemen, who keep our individual cities and states safe.
Matt was called on a routine fire recently that started because a controlled burn quickly became uncontrolled. The farmer who started the fire lied about what he was burning, which caused more problems than was necessary. When Matt was fighting the fire, he was under the impression that it was just general farm debris, and nothing else. Unfortunately the farmer had placed used tires, a water heater, and some old containers of pesticide in the pile. Because of the farmers lies, while Matt was putting out the fire (on the nozzle) another firefighter started venting the pile just as the pesticide containers exploded. A bunch of toxic gas engulfed him and he got really dizzy, couldn't see (was basically a giant bug, being killed by pesticide) (he said he now feels bad for the bugs) among other things, longs story short the neuro-toxins did their job very well. He ended up getting very sick and they had to call an ambulance.
Thankfully, Matt is alright.
Situations like these, and ones that are much worse, make me thankful to live in a land where people are willing to fight for my freedom and safety.
Month of Birthdays
Matt and I both celebrate our birthdays in August!
I turned 22 on the 21st and Matt turned 25 on the 18th. Because my mom was in town for Education Week, she took us out to dinner. We went to a restaurant in Salt Lake City called Spencer's. The food was really good. I ordered chicken and Matt ordered steak.
My aunt Betty, and cousin Barbie were there too. We were also able to meet up with my Uncle Mark.
We had a lot of fun. Afterward, my mom took Betty and Barbie to the airport and then headed home.
To celebrate on the actual day of my birthday, Matt made me one of my favorite meals! - Nachos! They were amazing.
I turned 22 on the 21st and Matt turned 25 on the 18th. Because my mom was in town for Education Week, she took us out to dinner. We went to a restaurant in Salt Lake City called Spencer's. The food was really good. I ordered chicken and Matt ordered steak.
My aunt Betty, and cousin Barbie were there too. We were also able to meet up with my Uncle Mark.We had a lot of fun. Afterward, my mom took Betty and Barbie to the airport and then headed home.
To celebrate on the actual day of my birthday, Matt made me one of my favorite meals! - Nachos! They were amazing.
Campus Education Week
BYU hosts Education Week every year right before the school year begins. It's for everyone who wants to attend. There are over 1,000 classes and several hundred topics to choose from. 
My mom, Aunt Betty, and cousin Barbie all decided to come to Utah for that week and attend the classes, so I tagged along. At first I was a little skeptical, but once my mom and I were able to find the right classes, we really started to enjoy what Education Week had to offer. We were even able to attend the Devotional where President Boyd K. Packer spoke in the Marriott Center.
We went to the most amazing classes about the Plan of Salvation and learned so much about the doctrines of the Church.
My mom, Aunt Betty, and cousin Barbie all decided to come to Utah for that week and attend the classes, so I tagged along. At first I was a little skeptical, but once my mom and I were able to find the right classes, we really started to enjoy what Education Week had to offer. We were even able to attend the Devotional where President Boyd K. Packer spoke in the Marriott Center.We went to the most amazing classes about the Plan of Salvation and learned so much about the doctrines of the Church.
Camping in Idaho
Before school started up again, Matt and I made it a point to go camping one last time in Idaho. We drove up and stayed for about a week and a half.
As always, we had so much fun. The weather was perfect!
This camping trip was much different than most, because we had a huge group instead of just our family. My dad had invited his whole office to come up, and some of his friends and their families. So, we had a good group of people up camping.
We had the most amazing food ever, and had so much fun riding four-wheelers and just hanging out.
It was a nice break, especially knowing school is right around the corner.
As always, we had so much fun. The weather was perfect!
This camping trip was much different than most, because we had a huge group instead of just our family. My dad had invited his whole office to come up, and some of his friends and their families. So, we had a good group of people up camping.
We had the most amazing food ever, and had so much fun riding four-wheelers and just hanging out.
It was a nice break, especially knowing school is right around the corner.
Home Sweet Home
Matt and I bought a home back in April of this year! We were both so excited to get into something more permanent than an apartment. The only downer was that the day we closed, we both lost our jobs. That makes for pure excitement, right? Life would be completely boring without some bumps in the road. - Or at least that's what I keep telling myself. :)
The house we bought is in Salem, Utah. It is about 20 minutes south of Provo. It's a small town of about 5,000 people. We have one stop light, one gas station, and a few places to eat. If we want anything good, or to even go to WalMart, we have to plan in advance. It has taken a lot of getting used to, but it is definitely growing on the both of us. Matt is still able to volunteer on the Fire Department, which was one of the reasons we chose Salem.
The house is nearly 4,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. There is an unfinished basement that can hold another 4 or so bedrooms or whatever we decide to build. There is tons of storage, a 3 car garage and a beautiful view.
With that beautiful view comes the most obnoxious weeds from the farms around us. They starting to get really bad, so we called a member of our Bishopric who owns some excavation equipment. He was able to de-weed our entire yard in about 2 hours. We were so grateful!
We couldn't be happier with our decision and look forward to decorating and making this house into a home!
The house we bought is in Salem, Utah. It is about 20 minutes south of Provo. It's a small town of about 5,000 people. We have one stop light, one gas station, and a few places to eat. If we want anything good, or to even go to WalMart, we have to plan in advance. It has taken a lot of getting used to, but it is definitely growing on the both of us. Matt is still able to volunteer on the Fire Department, which was one of the reasons we chose Salem.The house is nearly 4,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. There is an unfinished basement that can hold another 4 or so bedrooms or whatever we decide to build. There is tons of storage, a 3 car garage and a beautiful view.
With that beautiful view comes the most obnoxious weeds from the farms around us. They starting to get really bad, so we called a member of our Bishopric who owns some excavation equipment. He was able to de-weed our entire yard in about 2 hours. We were so grateful!
We couldn't be happier with our decision and look forward to decorating and making this house into a home!
Washington D.C.
Less than a week after getting back to Utah from the Honeymoon, Matt was invited to go to Washington D.C. for a work assignment. One of the many pies Matt has his fingers in is Business Development, which he has learned throughout the years with various businesses he has been a part of. And I know I'm biased, but he does an amazing job.
So, there was a Pest Control company in Washington that needed some advice. They flew both Matt and I out there, and we got everything figured out. We were there for about two weeks, and were so happy to come back home. We had been married for almost a month and had been at our own home about two times.
While we were there we did some site seeing. We went to the Natural History Museum and the Air and Space Museum.
We saw the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Korean War Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, and several others.
I had been once before, but it was nice to go there with Matt and learn more about the beautiful country we live in and all the sacrifices that have been made in our behalf.
The Washington Monument was our first stop. It was built to honor George Washington and was completed in 1884. It is the tallest monument in Washington D.C.
And when you look towards the top of the monument, you can see discoloration of some sort. When we got back home, I looked it up. Apparently construction was stopped for a number of years, resulting in wear and tear of what had already been built.
Our next stop was the World War II Memorial.
Finished in 2004, it is one of the newer memorials in D.C. It is symbolic of all the Americans who served during World War II. There are 56 pillars totals. Each pillar has the name of a state and surrounding oceans.
The Freedom Wall is also located near this memorial. There are 4,048 gold stars, each representing 100 Americans who died in the war.
On our way to the Lincoln Memorial, you walk past the Reflecting Pool. It reminds me of the one at the temple, which I absolutely love!
The Lincoln Memorial was built to honor Abraham Lincoln. It was built in the form of a Greek temple. When you walk inside the memorial, Lincoln is placed in the middle and there are two speeches that Abraham Lincoln had given inscribed on the left and right walls.
After we ventured around the Lincoln Memorial, we headed over to the Korean War Memorial.
This memorial was amazing, like the others. There are 19 statues of larger than life servicemen dressed in their gear placed in the monument. They are incredibly lifelike. Once you get past them, you see the granite wall that has nearly 2,500 images of the troops on both land and sky that had been sandblasted.
There is also a Pool of Remembrance located within the memorial. There are inscriptions that list the numbers killed, wounded, missing in action, and held as prisoners of war.
Next, we ventured over to the Vietnam Memorial. It honors those that gave their lives during the war and those that never returned. As you walk up the memorial, the slabs are knee high. As you continue, the slabs begin getting taller and taller, with more and more names. There are over 58,000 names inscribed on this monument.
The last stop of the day was the Jefferson Monument which is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson. There is a statue of him placed in the center with excerpts of the Declaration of Independence inscribed on the walls around him.
Going to Washington and having the opportunity to see all of these amazing sites is something I will never forget. The people who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom are amazing and will always be remembered.
So, there was a Pest Control company in Washington that needed some advice. They flew both Matt and I out there, and we got everything figured out. We were there for about two weeks, and were so happy to come back home. We had been married for almost a month and had been at our own home about two times.
While we were there we did some site seeing. We went to the Natural History Museum and the Air and Space Museum.
We saw the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Korean War Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, and several others.I had been once before, but it was nice to go there with Matt and learn more about the beautiful country we live in and all the sacrifices that have been made in our behalf.
The Washington Monument was our first stop. It was built to honor George Washington and was completed in 1884. It is the tallest monument in Washington D.C.
And when you look towards the top of the monument, you can see discoloration of some sort. When we got back home, I looked it up. Apparently construction was stopped for a number of years, resulting in wear and tear of what had already been built.Our next stop was the World War II Memorial.
Finished in 2004, it is one of the newer memorials in D.C. It is symbolic of all the Americans who served during World War II. There are 56 pillars totals. Each pillar has the name of a state and surrounding oceans.
The Freedom Wall is also located near this memorial. There are 4,048 gold stars, each representing 100 Americans who died in the war.
On our way to the Lincoln Memorial, you walk past the Reflecting Pool. It reminds me of the one at the temple, which I absolutely love!
The Lincoln Memorial was built to honor Abraham Lincoln. It was built in the form of a Greek temple. When you walk inside the memorial, Lincoln is placed in the middle and there are two speeches that Abraham Lincoln had given inscribed on the left and right walls.
After we ventured around the Lincoln Memorial, we headed over to the Korean War Memorial.
This memorial was amazing, like the others. There are 19 statues of larger than life servicemen dressed in their gear placed in the monument. They are incredibly lifelike. Once you get past them, you see the granite wall that has nearly 2,500 images of the troops on both land and sky that had been sandblasted.
There is also a Pool of Remembrance located within the memorial. There are inscriptions that list the numbers killed, wounded, missing in action, and held as prisoners of war.
Next, we ventured over to the Vietnam Memorial. It honors those that gave their lives during the war and those that never returned. As you walk up the memorial, the slabs are knee high. As you continue, the slabs begin getting taller and taller, with more and more names. There are over 58,000 names inscribed on this monument.
The last stop of the day was the Jefferson Monument which is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson. There is a statue of him placed in the center with excerpts of the Declaration of Independence inscribed on the walls around him.
Going to Washington and having the opportunity to see all of these amazing sites is something I will never forget. The people who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom are amazing and will always be remembered.
Honeymoon
Originally, Matt and I planned on going to the Mexican Riviera for a cruise. With the Swine Flu hype escalating, we were quickly called by Royal Caribbean and informed that our cruise was canceled! Instead we went to the Western Caribbean for a week long cruise! We had so much fun!
We flew out to Florida a week after the wedding and stayed in Miami Beach.
The hotel we made reservations at was rather scary. I'm talking holes in the walls, shattered window panes, dirty towels, broken elevator, etc. 
Matt and I ended up walking about 3 or 4 block with all of our luggage to a much better hotel. After we got settled, we hung out on the beach, swam in the pool, and had some dinner.
We flew out to Florida a week after the wedding and stayed in Miami Beach.
The hotel we made reservations at was rather scary. I'm talking holes in the walls, shattered window panes, dirty towels, broken elevator, etc. 
Matt and I ended up walking about 3 or 4 block with all of our luggage to a much better hotel. After we got settled, we hung out on the beach, swam in the pool, and had some dinner.
Day1: Saturday
The next day we were scheduled to get on the boat. Matt had never been on a cruise before, so I was excited to see his reaction to the boat. He was so impressed. The Royal Caribbean boat towered over the Carnival boat that was there. It took about 30 minutes or so to get all checked in, and then we were on!
First we went to our room to see where it was on the boat. When we got there, our door and our room had been decorated! Apparently, Matt had called ahead of time and asked them to do something special. I was so impressed!
Next, we hung out on the top deck waiting to leave from Miami.
It was fun watching the Coast Guard escort us out with their machine guns. :) Soon after, we had to do the safety checks with our life vests. This was so entertaining, because people had no idea what they were doing. You literally have to go to your room, get your life vest, put it on, and walk to your designated area. We had to listen to a little speech regarding safety, and then it was back to our vacation!
The First night on the boat was filled with picture taking and walking around the boat to look at everything.
Our boat had several swimming pools, hot tubs, ice skating rink, basketball and volleyball courts, rock climbing wall, surfing machine, restaurants, and so much more!
We snacked on the most amazing pizza, cookies, and ice-cream on Earth until we had our formal dinner in the dining hall. 
Our dining hall was called the Rembrandt and our table sat a total of two couples. It was Matt and I and another couple who only came to the dining hall a few times during the trip. They were on their honeymoon too.
After dinner, we went to the Platinum theater where we went every night after dinner for different shows. This night, there was a juggler who was amazing. He would juggle bowling balls, swallow knives, etc. He was very entertaining.
Then it was off to the hot tub before the Welcome Parade! The hot tubs were so much fun. Once we got into the hot tub and looked over, we realized that the hot tubs were over the ocean! It was so cool.
Next, we went to the Welcome Parade. It was about 30 minutes long. The majority of the staff on the boat participated. They were all dressed in different costumes and they would go down the length of the ship. We had so much fun on Day 1 of our cruise!
First we went to our room to see where it was on the boat. When we got there, our door and our room had been decorated! Apparently, Matt had called ahead of time and asked them to do something special. I was so impressed!
Next, we hung out on the top deck waiting to leave from Miami.
It was fun watching the Coast Guard escort us out with their machine guns. :) Soon after, we had to do the safety checks with our life vests. This was so entertaining, because people had no idea what they were doing. You literally have to go to your room, get your life vest, put it on, and walk to your designated area. We had to listen to a little speech regarding safety, and then it was back to our vacation!
The First night on the boat was filled with picture taking and walking around the boat to look at everything.
Our boat had several swimming pools, hot tubs, ice skating rink, basketball and volleyball courts, rock climbing wall, surfing machine, restaurants, and so much more!
We snacked on the most amazing pizza, cookies, and ice-cream on Earth until we had our formal dinner in the dining hall. 
Our dining hall was called the Rembrandt and our table sat a total of two couples. It was Matt and I and another couple who only came to the dining hall a few times during the trip. They were on their honeymoon too.
After dinner, we went to the Platinum theater where we went every night after dinner for different shows. This night, there was a juggler who was amazing. He would juggle bowling balls, swallow knives, etc. He was very entertaining.
Then it was off to the hot tub before the Welcome Parade! The hot tubs were so much fun. Once we got into the hot tub and looked over, we realized that the hot tubs were over the ocean! It was so cool.
Next, we went to the Welcome Parade. It was about 30 minutes long. The majority of the staff on the boat participated. They were all dressed in different costumes and they would go down the length of the ship. We had so much fun on Day 1 of our cruise!
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