Our Resident Tree Frog

About a week or so ago, my lil' j's and I were relaxing, chatting, and hanging out in our hammock.  It was dark and a bit breezy so little noises were spooking us just a bit.  Or maybe it wasn't the wind...maybe it was an iguana, a land crab, a wild cat, some other critter, or....

TREE FROGS!!!  

Yes, we witnessed a frog jump from the top of the 14 foot palm our hammock hangs from into the grass just beside us.  Talk about shocking!  We weren't quite sure what it was at first so we all jump up to see.  We watched it for a while and then it disappeared into another tree.  I didn't take a picture, only enjoyed the moment.

Last night I was given the opportunity to photograph our resident tree frog.

 He even posed...

Hahaha, I tell you what.  Everyday, God can remind you of the beauty of His creation if you just stop to enjoy it.  I think this fella needs a name...What should it be?

Our Stay-Daycation

Inspiration:

We have to take each day and live it to the fullest making sure to accomplish things on our bucket list, doing the things we HAVE to do more efficiently so we have more time for the things we like.  

So we went to East-End Grand Cayman to see the blowholes and on our way we stopped to see the old pirate caves.  Check out the photos below to see a glimpse of our Stay-Daycation.

THE BLOWHOLES...

...brought smiles to our faces and cooled us down.  The laughter that filled the air was magical.

One more item crossed off my bucket list!

East-end fish market pictured near the sea on the left.

We bought an extremely fresh barracuda to fry up for dinner.  These fish are aggressive and have extremely sharp teeth, but the fish market fellas were very kind.  We all agreed that the barracuda was delicious. 

A cool art piece created with an array of things like tree branches, shoes, strings, bottles.

I couldn't resist...

I left my mark ;o)

Then Joie and Jayden made this a photo opportunity.

We made it to high ground!  Because the land is relatively flat it's rare when you can see the land going on for miles.  I totally had to capture the moment. 

My hunnie and I...

Squirrel Fish

Marine Butterfly Fish

Jacob and Joie released some fish caught in this trap.  Sorry Mr. Fisherman but the little reef fish were calling to be free.

Goodnight Day.

My little green thumb

Growing your own food is an art. It isn't easy by any means, every plant has it's own pests and nutritional requirements.  Not to mention growing some plants together will either enhance their well-being or be harmful to their growth.  If you weren't raised a farmer it can be challenging.  It wasn't until recently that I came to enjoy growing plants and I am still learning. This summer I am growing
Basil...

 Parsley...(have to get cilantro for homemade salsa, mmm)

 and Cucumbers...

 I didn't know what a cucumber plant looked like until they started to grow.  They are so neat! I love how they have these curly tendrils that wrap around anything nearby.  You can see them sprouting off the picture below.

 I didn't do much research on how to grow these, but what I did read said thety were super easy!  I may need to move them to a bigger planter.  I can't wait to have my first homegrown cucumber!  I can almost taste the cucumber salad I'll make with it now! 

Today's lunch

Homemade tortilla's and salsa for quesadillas today=Happy tummies :o)

West Bay, Grand Cayman

Currently seeking activities in West Bay, Grand Cayman that will get my family moving.

  I was a gymnast for 16 years and have been inactive for much too long.  We live on a beautiful island and need to get involved in a free sport of some kinda.  Whether it's volleyball or tennis, basketball, dancing, long boarding, soccer, or softball we need to find some other people in the area that are ready to move too!      

Easy Peasy, Lemon Breezy Haircuts

 Miss Joielin got a makeover!

We cut almost half of her hair off.  I really didn't want to because she has, had such beautiful long hair, but I can completely understand her wanting to get rid of some of it.  With the humidity her hair was sticking to her back even in a ponytail making her more hot and uncomfortable. 

 I was scared to cut her hair so I watched some YouTube videos to help me feel more comfortable, but it really didn't help.  After the first few snips I felt more comfortable, until I needed to add in some texture and layers to help her hair lay down better.  I didn't want to cut anymore hair off.  Needless to say, I didn't frame her face as much as I intended and it's nearly all one length.  After we finished I asked if she wanted some more texture, layers, or framing around her face and she said," No, I like it just the way it is!"  If she is happy so am I. 

I cut Jayden's hair too, but his was easy.  I have done it a few times so I kinda know what I am doing.  Next time I get to do Joie's  I am gonna be more brave, her hair will always grow back.

Puppy Love

This is Jeeno.  Yes another J.  Kinda dorky, but so are we=P.  I miss him sooo much!  We inherited him from my sister-in-law when I was completely anti-dogs.  We dog sat him for 2 weeks and I fell in love.  She was going to have to find him a new home and I said, we'll take him.  That was a little over a year ago.  This pesky black Lab requires so much patience but he is so lovable.  When we moved to Grancd Cayman, we couldn't bring him and weren't sure if we ever would so we didn't start the long process to import him.  I sure wish we would have because then he would be with us now.  I am sure my mom wishes we would have done that to.  We had a friend watch him for a few months, but now my parents are caring for him.  I am unbelievably thankful for this because I really love this dog.  I have loved every dog I've had, but never been loyal enough to keep them through thick and thin.  When we got Jeeno I vowed that we would have him til he died.  No, giving away. ever.  But then of course the curve ball of living on an island came and I doubted that decision.  But when it came down to it I couldn't part with my new pal, he is part of the family...

So my mom is caring for him and will have to until October.  There is a 6 month waiting period for shipping dogs here.  I sure hope he behaves, so it won't be too difficult.  Caring for someone's dog is never an easy task, so I just pray. 

Miss you jeeno-your soft ears, playing fetch, walking you, feeding you, brushing you, training you, petting, hugging and loving you,  brushing your teeth...

Don't miss your shedding...

Thank you Mom for loving my dog.  He loves you and thank you that he doesn't have to find a new home.