Cruisin' 2011 !!

That's right... Scott and I went a cruise...AGAIN, Happy Birthday to me... AGAIN!I am really liking this new tradition we have started! This time we were able to go with Scott's little sister Mary and her husband Russ. We had such a good time. Our first stop was Montego Bay, Jamaica where we relaxed on the BeAuTiFuL beach and bartered with the locals in their shops. Our next stop was Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands (my favorite!!) we spent the afternoon swimming with stingrays! They were huge! and slimy! We fed them squid and they would just about maul us trying to get to it! Our last stop was Cozumel, Mexico. We loved Mexico!! We swam in an underground river, visited some old Mayan ruins, and again shopped!! Scott found the coolest little shops ran by Mayans selling handmade art, carvings, you name it! When we weren't exploring new land, we relaxed pool side on the ship with the occasional ping-pong or volleyball tournament, shows, oh and we ate ALL DAY! I think we got Mary and Russ hooked on cruised cause we are all going again sometime in the future!!

Day 1 on the ship

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4: Jamaica 'mon!

Day 5: Grand Cayman

Day 6: Cozumel

Day 7 on the ship

Happy Birthday Dinner!! Thanks dear, Love ya!

Labor Day at the Christensen's

We have been talking about painting the house since we moved in. I did like the cedar trim but I really like the way the dark turned out. Scott painted all this on his own while I was at work on Labor Day. Isn't he so amazing??!! I had no idea what he was up to until I came home to this!

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AFTER

My New Table

This time Scott built me a console table. It all happened on a weekend I was working. Scott needed something to do I guess 'cause I came home to this beautiful table. Made of solid wood, of course, so it is very heavy. But he let me finish it off, however I wanted. I am pretty proud of his abilites, obviously, so sorry if this isn't post worthy. It matches our coffee table he built- similar structure. I've wanted a farmhouse dining table, so we are looking over different plans right now. Maybe it'll be our next big project!!

Hatch Family Pictures

The whole Hatch fam

Just the girls

Me and my cute husband

Hanging with JereBear

Jon, Nikki, and the girls!!

Our trip to Utah

Scott and I were so excited to finally get back home to see the family!! Scott hadn't been home at all since we moved out here over a year ago! Scott's little brother David got married so Scott and I traveled to Cedar City and then St George and then back to Salt Lake for a couple days. The wedding was beautiful, we had so much fun. It was so good to see our families and spend some time with all the nieces and nephews. Besides the long delays at the airport and Scott getting the stomach flu the trip was the best part of our summer. I can't wait til we can go back!!

Curb Appeal

Yes Scott did this ... by hand. Its another case of my crazy imagination and Scott making things happen!! Thanks dear!!

Happy 4th of July

Scott and I had a good little fourth of July this year. I had to work all day but afterwards Scott came downtown and we walked to the park and watched the fireworks with a bucket of chicken ;) We go home in like 10 days for Scott's little brothers wedding and couldn't be more excited!! We miss everyone so much... especcially durring the holidays.
So I created a little holiday decor and have been getting requests for pictures... so here it is... My beadboard flag (yes leftover beadboard from the bathroom!! ;))Hope ya'll like it! Next I need to make a Texas flag huh!!