Throwback Thursday: Vacation Edition

Gros Piton and Petit Piton. Ahhh... I still remember those words being uttered from our shuttle driver's mouth back in October of 2005.  Nearly nine years later, I can still say, without a doubt, that our anniversary trip to St. Lucia was absolutely the best vacation ever!

For our fifth anniversary, the hubs and I visited the lovely island of St. Lucia and stayed at the beautiful all-inclusive, couples-only Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort. I enjoyed the resort very much and was so thrilled that we were able to take advantage of the amenities at all three Sandals resorts on the island!

This was our first all-inclusive vacation and we enjoyed being able to eat, drink, and be entertained without having to worry about cost.  (At least not while we were there, anyway.)  In addition to the lovely beaches, there were nightly activities ranging from outdoor games and contests to karaoke and comedians.  Other than the delicious food, my favorite thing would have to be the couples massages that we received!  (The ONLY time that I've been able to get my husband to agree to going to the spa.)  We really had a wonderful time on our St. Lucia vacation.  I definitely recommend Sandals for any couple looking for an incredible getaway!


This post makes me want to contact my travel agent...

Final Friday of June

Today is the final Friday of the month.  I can't believe that I'm already halfway through my summer vacation.  Although it has flown by, June has brought with it some memories that will last for a lifetime:

Hometown Block Party

[caption id="attachment_671" align="aligncenter" width="398"] Starrz Performing Arts Center at the Pell City Block Party[/caption]

Swimming with Friends

[caption id="attachment_672" align="aligncenter" width="410"] My oldest perfecting his underwater handstand[/caption]

Dance Recital

[caption id="attachment_679" align="aligncenter" width="410"] Starrz PAC 2013 Recital - The World Tour[/caption]

Mission Trips with First United Methodist Church

[caption id="attachment_673" align="aligncenter" width="369"] At the Animal Shelter[/caption]

Alabama Gulf Coast Vacation

[caption id="attachment_678" align="aligncenter" width="410"] Fun in the sun at Gulf Shores' beautiful beaches[/caption]

Basketball Camp

[caption id="attachment_677" align="aligncenter" width="410"] Birmingham Southern Middle School Basketball Camp[/caption]

I have definitely lived up to my blog name this month:  Diva on the Run!  But I have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with my family.  I am so blessed to have a profession that allows me to spend so much time with them.  Right now, I get to run with them.  Soon, I'll be running after them, longing for these days that we are living now.  For that reason alone, I make it my business to make every moment with them count.