Our Caribbean Celebration

For our two-year anniversary, Shaun and I decided to scour the internet for a really great deal on a cruise, one of the items that was still on our "Florida Bucket List" to do before we move. Thanks in large part to his bargain-finding prowess, Shaun landed us a 4-night cruise for a steal. We decided to stretch the vacation just a little bit longer and drove down to Tampa for a weekend with one of my bridesmaids, Ashley. Unfortunately our camera must have declared strike because in all of our adventures with Ashley that weekend, I only have one picture of the two of us. But here's some of the highlights from our trip down:

We drove down to Tampa the long, scenic way on Highway 98, but with the Gulf constantly at our side, I'd say it was worth it.

With Ashley, we spent lots of quality time relaxing at her pool, going out to dinner, and helping her with her big move to Sarasota. (Only a true friend would let you stay at her apartment days before moving! Thank you again, Ashley!)

But Saturday we spent the day at Busch Gardens, riding roller coasters, feeding kangaroos, and watching those amazing tigers. We also saw a Cirque du Soleil show called Jungle Fantasy. Here's some photos I found online, since I didn't remember to bring my own camera. :(

The sole evidence we have of going to see Ashley.

On the way to Port Canaveral, we stopped in Lakeland to see Shaun's great aunt and uncle and their daughter (Shaun's 2nd cousin? I never know how cousins work.). They had a great brunch made and we really enjoyed visiting with them. Just more proof that I married into a great family!

Our home away from home for 4 nights!

I was expecting it to be small, but geez, it was small!

About to pull away from the port.

Dinner the first night, which just so happened to be May 30th, our anniversary!

We were serenaded with the "Happy Anniversary" song and presented with a celebratory tiramisu after dinner. It was the first song of the cruise in our dining room. We heard many "Happy Birthday"s and "Happy Anniversary"s as the vacation went on, but we were the first! :)

Hooray for 2 full years of wedded bliss!