Shark Attack

My husband is a pretty adventurous guy-it's one of the things I like most about him. While we were dating he told me that at the top of his bucket list was swimming with sharks. I smiled, and secretly thought that it would never happen.

I was definitely wrong.

When we decided we were heading to Hawaii Nate immediately started talking about swimming with sharks. At first I was pretty nervous about the idea-I didn't want him to get eaten by a shark! However, once I learned you were in cage, and that everyone does it (I know, I succumbed to the peer pressure!) I decided that maybe it would be alright to swim with sharks. He was pretty convincing too because I decided to give it a try too! By the time we were in Hawaii, buying tickets, I was pretty excited!

We left Waikiki by 5:45 am, and by 6:30 we were on our way. Once we got out to the spot, we could see the sharks coming up to the boat. At that moment, leaning over the boat to get a good look at the sharks, I realized that I was about to get in the water with them. It hit me then that all that stood between me and a flesh eating monster was a small cage and a little plexiglass. I was officially nervous.

Once we were in the water though, there was no energy to be nervous. The water was rough, but we had a wonderful time diving down to get a closer view of those sharks. There were probably at least 10 of them, each about 8-12 feet long. We had a blast! It was one of the most adventurous things we've ever done together, and I must admit, one of the most fun things we've ever done together too!

I'm so glad we got to check this off the bucket list! Now, if only I could convince Nate that diving with Great White's isn't as cool as people make it sound....

 So glad that we could do this with Edward and Natalie.

 The view from the boat

By the way, this is our "we survived" look.

And-just in case you prefer a video....

Aloha

Back in January I found an insanely good deal on flights from Salt Lake to Honolulu. I got home from work that day and told Nate that I seriously, really, 100% honestly thought that we should go.

After all, why not? We have no kids, we're not in school, the price was right, and it just plain felt good. So that night we booked tickets, and a time share (thanks to my generous father in law) and before we knew it we were going to Hawaii.

It was the most spontaneous thing we've ever done.

It was also one of the very best things we've done.

The trip ended up being a much needed break, more than we could have anticipated when we decided to go. It was exactly what we needed to get a break, gain perspective, and honestly just have fun. Words can't do this vacation justice-so I'll stop using them, and instead let the pictures do the talking.

How could it not be a wonderful vacation when we're together. I still get giddy at the fact that I get to go on my best adventures with my best friend.

PS More posts to come-including one about shark diving!

Disneyland Days

Ever since Abbie left on her mission, Dad informed us that when she got home we'd be celebrating her return in one of the best ways possible-with a trip to Disneyland!

Now, if you don't know the London family let me just try to help you understand: To say that we like Disneyland is a giant understatement. We love Disneyland, and pretty much all things Disney.

(Have I ever told you I'm a Disney Scene It Champion-I've never lost a game)

So, we were all very excited to get to celebrate Abbie's homecoming with a fun, Disney, family vacation. And Nate was excited to finally see just why we love it SO much.

(Hint: Mom gets wild)

We spent three days in the park, including Abbie's birthday. We loved exploring Radiator Springs, eating delicious food, laughing at hilarious little kids, meeting some real characters, and of course riding the rides! Cue the photo overload....

(Nate was in awe)

I have always love Disneyland, but I have to admit-I've never been happier at the Happiest Place on Earth than I was during this trip. I got to go with this guy for the first time, and it made all the difference. It was so happy to be surrounded there by my very favorite people. I was the happiest girl, in the happiest place, and I am so glad we got go!