Our Honeymoon

Brett and I were so lucky to be able to go on a cruise for our honeymoon. Thank you so much to his parents who financed our fun!! We left from San Diego and cruised around in the ocean for 4 beautiful and amazing days. During that time, were able to stop at Catalina Island and had lots of fun touring the island on a jet-boat. Unfortunately they canceled the port in Mexico due to the Swine Flu, but we took full advantage of the extra day to lay around by the pool and do nothing, except eat. Alright, enough talking, here are some pictures. enjoy!


Right after we got off the plane in San Diego they shuttled us to the dock. San Diego is a beautiful city and we couldn't wait to get on the ship!



When we first saw the cruise ship we were shocked at how big it was. We were getting lost all week!



When we stopped in Catalina Island we were able to tour the island, learn some history and see some wildlife. Then we rode out in the ocean a little and got to see some dolphins up close. Very cool experience!


Back on this ship they took good care of us. Fancy dinners. Towel animals on our bed each night. All the food you can eat, whenever you want it. A mini golf course. A GIANT game of chess. A basketball hoop. ...



... and lots of time to lay around in the sun! Luckily neither of us go TOO burnt.




Of course we also got to spend all-day every-day together. Which was absolutely wonderful!



The whole week included lots of traveling, but the beautiful views were worth all of the dead bugs on the windshield! We were also lucky enough to sit in the emergency exit seats while traveling on the smallest plane I've ever seen.


After arriving safely back in Baker City, Brett showed me what living in a small town is all about. We went ground squirrel hunting, rode 4-wheelers, and spent a few nights up at his families cabin.



Not too bad for the first week of being married. :) By the end of it though, we were glad to be done traveling and excited to get back to normal life.

Kodak Moments

Months of planning, hundreds of decisions and a few roadblocks all combined to make my wedding day what it was-- A Success!  Its crazy to think we put so much time and thought and work into it and it was over in one whirlwind weekend.   Now its over. No more color matching.  No more shopping online.  No more planning and stressing and crafting.  It almost seems surreal.  I feel so lucky that it turned out so well and SO grateful for all of the hard work that both our families put into making the day so special. A special thanks to my mom and Brett's mom for all their time and energy.  Love you both!

Even though the day has come and gone, we have pictures that captured the sweet moments and cute details.  I don't have my pictures yet from my photographer but she's created a slideshow on her website to share the wedding day memories with all of you!  Feel free to check it out....

www.stephaniekleinphotography.com

Once you're on her website you'll want to select the "shows" link at the bottom of the page and then sit back, relax, and enjoy.  

The photographer in Baker City also put some on her blog you can check out if you are feeling ambitious.  

http://alyssahenry.blogspot.com/2009/05/smith-wedding-reception.html

For those of you not inclined to follow links, I promise to post pictures directly to the blog when I finally get them.   

It's official!

We've said our "I-do's", partied it up with family and friends, changed our facebook statuses, and launched our new blog.  Now it is finally official, Brett and I are married!   And we couldn't be happier.  :) 

Brett thinks the idea of a "shared-blog" is a little silly to say the least.  He is convinced that he will never blog on it, and to tell you the truth I'm pretty convinced of that myself.  But Brett is too much a part of my life now to have a blog that makes it seem otherwise.  And so, here you have it.... our blog!  

Welcome and check back soon for updates:  wedding pictures, our new apartment and all the everyday happenings of your two favorite Smiths!