While the Hubbies are away...we PLAY!!!

Beth and I love to try and find any excuse to play...especially because we knew she'd be heading home for the summer and I'd be right behind her not much after. Our husbands love to tease us about our projects and outings. Maybe it's because we don't get anything done around our own houses when we're together, but I think it may be because they are secretly jealous of our fun.

We took Mia and Damon around the island and hit a few "must see" spots...

First was Romney Manor. It was once owned by Thomas Jefferson's great-great-great grandfather. The grounds were amazing, and it was fun to explore...

Romney Manor is home to "Caribelle Batik," where beautiful clothing and fabric is made by a lengthly process of using wax to dye the fabric. It was so impressive that I couldn't resist getting Mia a little purple Batik dress. It was well worth it, she looks adorable in it!

Mia was so impressed with it all that she figured she'd run around the store and not listen to me. I decided it was time for a regroup (a.k.a.) time-out.

Here is the bell tower that was used to call the slaves in from working...

As we were heading out...we had to make sure to avoid running over a guy that was taking a break in the shade of the street...

Our next stop was Rawlins Plantation. We wanted to have a quick picnic with the kids and head to the art studio that is on the property. Again...another fabulous, tranquil part of the island.

Here's our little Mia and Damon. If we have our way, they will get married one day and we'll have all these fabulous pictures of when they were 2 years old and in love.

The Book Boat...

I'm just a mere 3 months late on this post. No biggie.

The "Logos Hope" Boat a.k.a. "The Book Boat" docked in St. Kitts for a few days back in April. It was pretty exciting around here.

It is a boat that is funded and operated by a Christian organization and brings books and such at great prices to developing countries. I was extremely impressed by their operation.

The people that work on the boat are from all over the world and they give up two years of their lives to travel and support this cause...without pay. Sounds pretty familiar...

It was very, very busy!!! Dave, Mia, and I met some friends Saturday to take a boat tour and check out the book shop...and eat some delicious soft serve ice cream. It was divine. There is no where to get that here...I liked it so much that I dragged Beth and Damon along with me the next Monday to get more ice cream..uh I mean books.

It was a little unlucky...that was the major field trip day for the local schools and it was PACKED. And I mean PACKED...

Beth and I were trying to enjoy our ice cream, when this cute bunch of kids came over and asked us if we were the face painting station. Huh?

No...we were just two girls that were skipping our morning workout to come pig out on ice cream instead.

They sure loved Mia and Damon though...

3 Years and Counting...

Our happy third anniversary happened in June, and it was the first year we didn't "go anywhere" for the special day. So we decided to save up ahead of time and treat ourselves to a night out in St. Kitts at the gorgeous Ottley's Plantation for dinner. It was unbelievable!!!! It was originally a 17th century sugar plantation, and has now been turned into an inn and restaurant.

Here's our view at our sunset dinner overlooking the ocean in the distance. The food was spectacular. Seriously. It was delicious and well worth it!!!

The happy couple with the "Grand Plantation House" in the background. I think I was about 26 weeks pregnant at this time...

Here's the entrance to the rainforest hike on the property. Check out those mangoes...I'm addicted. The hike started out nice until a few bats swooped by our heads as we entered, so we quickly turned around and headed to dinner instead.

Look at that belly!!!

Below is one of the cottages on the property that you can stay in. I think this is my favorite place in all of St. Kitts. It is so quiet and beautiful!!!