take love & multiply it by infinity

"Take love, multiply it by infinity and take it to the depths of forever...
and you still have only a glimpse of how I feel for you."

This vacation was just what we needed. We have arrived home tired, sunburned, refreshed, and happy. The only thing better than sipping pina coladas with colorful umbrellas under the sun... is doing so with your best friend.


Before we left on our cruise (Carnival Inspiration), we spent two days with my aunt and uncle in Tampa. It was so good to spend time with family. Thank you Titi Melba and Tio Julio for hosting us for a couple days and for making our trip even more special.

(Since we were in Tampa, we HAD to hit up Busch Gardens.)

Our cruise left from Tampa and stopped in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. In Grand Cayman we took a bus tour and stopped in Hell, a rum factory, and the beach. We walked around town with coconuts in hand.

(That's my devil face. Scary, huh?!)

The highlight of our trip was definitely swimming with the dolphins in Cozumel. We were in the water with the dolphins and the trainers would instruct them to swim to us so that we could touch them. We also learned some dolphins commands and instructed them to talk, jump, and twirl in circles. They are incredibly smart and beautiful. It was surreal being in the water with them. The best part was when we got to swim out in the cove a ways and ride on the back of the dolphin. Of course we also got to kiss them.



We are blessed to be able to travel together. As we unpacked and continue getting ready for the work week, we both agree that the hardest part of our travels is always coming home. However, now we're refreshed and we can embrace the work ahead of us with more peace of mind and heart.

I'm leaving you with a gift: peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn't fragile like the peace the world gives. So, don't be troubled or afraid. (John 14:27)

Yours truly, Lynette :)

Jesus gave it :: all to him I owe

Many of you have heard that Tory and I are opening a new and exciting chapter in our life together. Tory officially joined the National Guard on March 2, 2011. I was so proud to be in the room as he took his oath and made the 8 year commitment to serve our community, our state, and our country.
Tory will begin his weekend drilling with a unit in Rosemount in April. His basic training is scheduled to begin in September. After basic training graduation Tory will return home. Sometime after basic training he will attend officer candidate training. The officer candidate training is held in two 4-week training periods (when he will attend this is TBD).

I am a firm believer in God having a plan for each of us and I am blessed to be married to a man of faith. After Tory and I had our first meeting with a recruiter a few months ago I came home feeling confused, afraid, and frustrated. I am comfortable and happy in the life that we have built together and I don't like change. That night I woke up in the middle of the night and sat on the couch with my bible. I flipped to a "random" page and the first verse on the page was Joshua 1:9.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

I can't argue with that... God is good!
-Love always, Lynette