BORA BORA (part 2)

Each morning we'd wake up and feed the fish. After the fish started coming for the food, Josh would jump in and swim & feed the fish & baby sharks.

Snorkeling, we did this about twice a day. We saw so many beautiful looking fish. I felt like we were in the planet earth DVD. It was so stunning how clear everything was underwater & how bright all of the fish were.

These fish wanted to be BFF's with Josh, they kept following him around everywhere. While Josh was filming they kept swimming into the camera. The fish were extremely friendly and not scared of us at all. This picture was taken with the Fuji underwater camera. (That camera is awesome, its waterproof, shockproof, dust & sand proof as well as drop proof. It's perfect for when we don't want to carry our big Nikon around.)

Hi everyone, we're enjoying ourselves in paradise.

Bloody Mary's, a unique world famous restaurant. Each evening the daily catch of the local fishermen from Bora Bora is displayed on ice along with chicken & steak. After an explanation of exactly what's available on your particular evening, the host takes your order directly to the chef. You choose from a vast selection, to create your own dinner, there is no menu! It's truly a fine dining experience.

In front of the restaurant is a list of all the celebrities that have visited Bloody Mary's. Josh is pointing to Warren Buffet's name as well as Bill & Melinda Gates.

This sting ray swam by us one morning as we were getting ready to go snorkeling....um yea, lets just say that I waited about 10 more minutes till getting in. Still really fun to see though.

Josh, being extremely romantic, arranged for breakfast to be delivered to our patio. We were out on the patio enjoying the stunning view when a canoe with two people come rowing by and stop at our patio. A lady got out and brought us a wonderful breakfast, full of breads, fruit, juices & cereal. It was a scrumptious breakfast with a perfect view of paradise.

The sad day had arrived when it was time for us to leave, we left with a shell lei necklace and as we boarded the boat there was singing and a man playing the ukulele. It sure made the departing as fun as it could be. We were able to enjoy the beauty of Bora Bora from our airplane one last time... until we go back.

Thank you Josh for taking me on the most perfect dream vacation ever. It was perfect because I was with you in paradise. I love you. Thank you for always putting a smile on my face.

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!

Josh is taking me on my DREAM VACATION!!!!! We leave Sunday and are headed to BORA BORA, Tahiti. We will be there for a week, staying in an over-water villa/bungalow at the Hilton Nui Resort & Spa. This has been a dream of mine since I've been young. My aunt went when she was 16 with her aunt and feel in love with this place. She's been back because its just so beautiful. Ever since I saw her pictures, I've wanted to go. We are ready for a fun and very relaxing vacation in the most beautiful place in the world.

My birthday was the best, my mom made me the best breakfast ever with Chocolate chip waffles. Then at lunch my mom, Jolisa & Audree came and had my favorite lunch In-N-Out with me. When I was walking back to my classroom, the office said, "Oh, Jennifer this came for you".

Thomas (my younger brother) sent me a beautiful Ediable Fruit arrangement. I was so surprised. I love it.

After work, I headed up to Santa Barbara to meet Josh. He had a romantic birthday dinner planned for me. He took me to this restaurant at Sterns Wharf it has a 3 million dollar view, it was nice. After dinner we walked the pier, enjoyed the ocean, and went for a fun drive along the coast. Josh was so sweet and just continues to spoil me with his love each day. I was so spoiled with everyones time and attention on my special day. Thanks =) I had a wonderful birthday!!!

Halloween Fun & Slumber Party

Samantha & Audree came with me to our ward Halloween Trunk-or-Treat party. (I left the camera at home so I didn't get pictures.) We had a lot of fun. There were lots of games and the girls had so much fun playing with Chloe a little girl that is in my primary class. Her & Samantha look alike, people kept calling Samantha Chloe. After we left the Halloween party, we continued the party at our house, the girls spent the night and we did some fun Halloween crafts.

Audree & Samantha holding up their scary hands that we made, Samantha wearing my shoes.

Audree & Josh, being silly

Samantha with her creepy spider that we made, it was really good.

We pulled out blankets, moved the couches around for a fun movie night. We watched Beauty and the Beast with popcorn & ice cream.

When the Beast came out it got a little scary, both girls said that they needed to sit with their Uncle Josh during those parts. It was really cute how they just cuddled up right to him to be protected. We went to bed at 11:30 p.m. Audree came and crawled into bed with Josh & I around 2 a.m. and Samantha woke me up at 8 am. We went and got donuts, and made breakfast. When Josh & Audree woke up we ate, played and then took the girls home. We had so much fun. Thanks girls, can't wait for our next slumber party.

Disneyland & Josh's Birthday

For Josh's big 31st birthday we went to Disneyland. The Stockbridge Family came out for the weekend, along with Brandon's mom (it was also Dawn's birthday & shout out to one of our besties Shakira a.k.a Katie also has the popular birthday of the 24th). The Stockbridge Family did this thing called ride max, it tells you which ride to go on and when, and when to go and get a fast pass for which ride, etc.. It was really neat, well, we were at Disneyland on a Saturday and didn't have to wait very long in a line for a ride. We had so much fun, thanks for the awesome weekend Stockbridge Family, can't wait for the next fun hang out.

Grandma June, Camden & Brandon getting ready to take Peter Pan's flight.

Getting ready to go on Pirates of the Caribbean RRRR. Josh, Grandma June, Saylor, Dawn, Camden & Brandon.

Jungle Cruise--the ride with the funny jokes (as Jennifer's niece says).

Mickey's house, hanging out, Jenn, Camden & Saylor.

Camden & Jenn, almost there to meet Mickey, Camden was so excited.

Camden was a little shy at first, good thing his grandma was there to help him out. Mickey was playing peek-a-boo with him. It was so cute to watch. This was Camden's first time meeting Mickey.

Stockbridge Family photo with Mickey.

Josh, Brandon, Camden with Lightening McQueen & Matter. Camden LOVES the CARS movie and was super excited to see them.

Josh & Camden making their silly faces.

Dawn, Saylor, Camden & myself went on Toy Story Mania while June, Brandon & Josh went on the roller-coasters. The ride is in 3-D and Camden wouldn't put the glasses on, we kept telling him he needed them for the ride, at the very last second he put them on.

Sunday night we had a family dinner at our house, my family came over, Dave & Sarah joined us as well. We had Cafe Rio with a very delicious chocolate angle food cake we got from Jolisa's bakery.

There were so many candles Josh got help from the girls.

Happy Birthday sweetheart. I hope that you had a WONDERFUL birthday. I love you & and so grateful for your birth. Thanks for being the LOVE of my life and making everyday a vacation for me.

Legoland

The Aaron Anderson Family came to San Diego for Ethan's 4th birthday. We were able to meet up with them for the day and go to Legoland. We brought Samantha & Audree along for the fun.

Samantha & Audree being camera shy.

There was an aquarium that we were able to experience. Audree enjoyed looking at the different animals, but she sure did get scared and was holding on really tight. Samantha wasn't feeling very well at this point and was napping in the stroller.

Ethan, Aaron & Kolby looking at the fish in the tank. It was so cute to see how excited Ethan was. He loved telling us all of the names of the different kinds of sharks and animals.

Ethan showing how brave he is by touching the sea slug and other sea creatures.

Ethan looking at all the fish.

Audree & Ethan playing in the Lego pumpkin.

Audree driving a Police car just like her daddy.

Samantha & Audree having fun playing with the lego people.

The girls were so excited to see the fun animals all made out of Lego's.

Vegas anyone? This was really neat to see, just all the details, looks like the real thing.

Boat ride, the kiddos LOVED it. They couldn't stay in their seats.

Mt. Rushmore

As we were leaving, it was really cute the kids all held hands while walking out of the park.

The girls, just being silly. We had so much fun at Legoland, after we left the park we headed over to the hotel for a late night swim party. The kids had so much together. We had a blast with Aaron, Katie, Ethan & Kolby. Thanks for inviting us.