Babe Let's Get Packed, Tank Tops and Flip Flops If You've Got 'Em

We left bright and early Monday morning for spring break in the Cayman Islands. Our first trip to Grand Cayman was over 25 years ago, and it has been a favorite spot for vacations ever since. And why not? Crystal blue water, sunshine, and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. At least what we've seen of the world.

Matthew and Jim were reading his 'Smarty Pants' questions while we waited to board the plane in Indy.

Haleigh was happy and ready.

Ella too!

Ella watched as our bags were loaded into the plane.

We left rain in Indy, ready for sunshine.

It was sunny above the clouds.

A brief stop in Charlotte,

a few bumps along the way, and we had the island in sight.

Sunny over Georgetown.

Matthew headed right for the beach.

Ella and her daddy enjoyed the water.

And the sand.

Sisters in the sand.

Ella LOVED the sand.

It looked good enough to eat.

Haleigh and Matthew using the buckets that have been coming with us to Grand Cayman for almost 25 years!

The view from my back door as day turned to evening.

Dinner was across the road at the Sunshine Grill.

One sleepy girl.

My delicious fish tacos.

Jon's old fashioned burger.

Haleigh spent the rest of the meal snoozing in the stroller. Looks like she is giving thanks for a lovely day.

Matthew was ready for some snorkeling this afternoon.

Big Jon supervised.

Matthew likes diving for big pieces of coral,

in that beautiful, blue, blue water.

I enjoyed a less strenuous activity. A good day.
Of course, every day at the beach is a good day.

They 'Ty'ed the Knot!

We had a great weekend celebrating the wedding of Tyler and Sammi at good ol' Purdue University. Tyler has been part of our 'family' since he and David became fraternity brothers in college. He was a groomsman in David's wedding, and in Andrew's. He is a good friend, and we are sooooo happy that he and Sammi finally tied the knot. They have dated for seven years. :)

I tried to sit back and enjoy the ceremony, but I did take a few photos afterward. The wedding was in the suites overlooking the field at Ross-Ade Stadium. Ella and Haleigh enjoyed looking down on the field where the Boilers play.

Andrew and Darci after the wedding.

And with their sweet little girls. Matthew was not feeling well, so he stayed home with Grandma. Hope he feels better soon, because we leave early tomorrow morning for a week at the beach with the family. Can't wait!

 After the ceremony, there was a little break before the reception, and the girls enjoyed some electronic entertainment back at the hotel.

Jim and I watched the last part of the Greensburg Pirates semi-state VICTORY on the iPad!! They will play on Saturday for the State Championship. GO PIRATES!!

The reception was in the ballroom of the beautiful Purdue Memorial Union.

For their guest book, they had individual cards and stamp pads for us to decorate our thumb prints with a message for the bride and groom. Very cute.

 Their engagement picture decorated the gift table.

Cute couples...
David and Shylah.

 Andrew and Darci.

Jennifer and Bryan (I failed to get a photo before she went back to the room to rest, so we had to be creative).

 Jonathan doing his 'Haleigh smile.'

 Courtney and Adam.

And even one of yours truly and Jim. We fall in the category of 'old couples.'

The bride and groom's first dance.

And Tyler dancing with his mama.

 'Don't blink.'

The happy newlyweds. Love you, Tyler and Sammi!

Then it was time for everyone to dance!

     

Shylah and David.                                               

Kristin and Kyle.

                                                                    

Darci and Andrew.

Adam and Courtney.

 And Big Jon, being silly again. Or should I call him 'Average Jon' now?

He does love to dance.

 And he's good at it. Got that from his mama. :)

 And there was singing.

Tyler spinning Sammi around before she tossed her bouquet.

There it goes!

 Looks like Tyler was giving her some important instructions before the garter toss.

 And Tyler's little brother Kyle ended up with something pulled from under the wedding gown.

 Then it was Sammi's turn to do the spinning.

 And the AKL boys sang to the sweetheart.

 Jon knows all the song lyrics.

 The whole gang enjoyed the dancing.

 And a good time was had by all.

Congratulations and love to Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Miller! May God bless your marriage.