Dream Vacation

My husband and I were recently discussing where we would go on vacation if money was no object.  We found this Silversea Cruise which sounds amazing.  I've always wanted to visit Australia and the Cook Islands (known for the best beaches in the world).  It even crosses the international date line!  They even offer a 119 day cruise that literally goes around the world.  How awesome would that be?  Where would you want to visit on your dream vacation?

Blizzard 2010

On December 11, between 15-20 inches of snow fell over the Twin Cities, southern MN, and Wisconsin.  Driving became impossible and almost everyone was snowed-in for the weekend.  Sections of both I-90 and I-94 were closed for more than 24 hours due to poor driving conditions.  Even the Metrodome where the Vikings play collapsed under the pressure of the snow.  MSP Airport also shut down for several hours.

Here are some pictures from around the city:

 Neighbor shoveling out his car

 Huge snow drifts

Our development after the plows came through

Minneapolis and deflated Metrodome roof

Horrible road conditions

Car abandoned due to the storm

Vegas Part Deux!

We are planning another trip to Vegas in March 2011 with my best friend Jill and her husband Ryan.  We are staying at the Paris Hotel.  Look for updates soon!  What are your favorite Vegas hot spots??

Viva Las Vegas!

We got a great deal for Vegas and decided to celebrate our birthdays there.  We were only born a couple weeks apart, so we headed for the bright lights in September 2010.  Steve had been there before, but it was my first time.  We mostly walked around the strip like the usual tourists.  We did go to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at the Venetian, TABU nightclub @ MGM Grand, Coyote Ugly, and gambled at several hotels.

Our hotel - NY NY

Paris Hotel

Near the Bellagio

Bellagio ceiling

Fountains

Ready to party!

Venetian

Chillin w/Snoop

Chocolate Fountain @ Bellagio

Vegas @ Night

Family Reunion: Arkansas

We probably wouldn't have picked Arkansas as a travel spot, but my husband Steve's family lives all over the country.  They plan a reunion every 2 years, so in June 2010 we all got together.  We made the 12 1/2 hour drive and enjoyed the week with Steve's mom's family.  We stayed at 3 Oaks Resort on beautiful Lake Norfork.  It's near Mountain Home and only about 30 mins over the Missouri border (a.k.a. hick country).

Just over the border....fireworks

Quarter horse @ Wal-mart

Lake Norfork

Most of the cousins

The poor people that married in (including me)

Aunts doing shots

Fish I caught in the net

Lake Norkfork again

Antiques = junk

Honeymoon: Aruba

Since we are from Minnesota, we decided to wait to go on our honeymoon until the winter.  We went to Aruba in January 2010 and enjoyed the sun and sand.  We stayed at La Cabana Resort on Eagle Beach, which had beautiful views of the ocean.  We did a snorkeling/sailing cruise through Pelican Adventures which included a stop at the sunken WWII ship, the Antilla.  For a fun night out, definitely do the Kukoo Kunuku party bus.  They pick you up at your hotel, feed you dinner, and take you to 3 different bars. 

First day on the beach

Hanging at the pool

Views from our room

Happy Hour :)

Party bus!

Last night

Dinner at Buccaneer Restaurant