1st Anniversary Cruise to Cozumel

All of the AWESOME towel animals!! That was the best part of the day coming back to see what animal we might have!!

While parking we could see the tail & THE SLIDE!!

As soon as we got on Fun Ship Freddy wanted to take a picture!

We are back & we survived!! Lucky us we took off all week last week (well Joseph did I had to work on Monday) and that was great! A few days off to prepare for the cruise & then 4 days of pure ocean view!

So we left Galveston on Thursday May 20th & returned Monday May 24th, although we had a great time I was so ready to step on land again!!! When we first got there we decided we would just walk around and check out the boat. First thing we noticed and was quite disappointing there was only one pool and it was tiny w/ 2 hot tubs! Needless to say we didn't spend any time in the pool b/c it was packed full!! One night we got to enjoy the hot tub for a little bit but as soon as someone else wanted to join us we were out! LOL! The Casino on the boat was pretty big & Travis spent most of his time in there, that was his first gambling trip so he was hooked. He came home ahead so that's always a good thing! Everywhere you went there was a photographer and he wanted to take your picture,we had a few taken. They are crazy w/ their prices (not just on pics but on everything) one picture was $21.99 INSANE!!! I'm a sucker though & beings it was our 1st Anniversary I wanted a few for memories. The food on the ship was really good, they were probably ready for us to leave Joseph & Travis usually ordered 6-7 things for breakfast, for dinner 4 appetizers, 2/3 entrees every single night!! OH PLUS DESSERT!!! They sure got their moneys worth!! And for the best part....Cozumel!!! It was sooo pretty the beaches were white sand and the water was crystal blue! We decided to do the Beach Party it was basically just a day at the beach w/ all inclusive food and drinks. I do have to say they play up in the brochure their menu a lot....but we survived until we got back on the ship. Joseph & I rode Jet Ski's that was my favorite part of the entire vacation! It was awesome! You could also get on a water trampoline, climb a glacier (kinda like a rock wall but in water & inflatable), canoe, and ride the paddle boats. The water trampoline was really fun & the slide on it made it that much better!!! Joseph was the only successful one to make it to the top of the Glacier and the Paddle Boats were fun but tiring! We also got to do some shopping, of course that was the best part to me. I'd like to just go and check out the shops with out having to beat the clock but we got to see plenty! The following day was our anniversary & my awesome husband had flowers sent to the dinner table! That totally made my day, although stupid customs made me give em up but I got several pictures!! That night we went to Karaoke, there were several people that had amazing talent on that boat and some that its just amazing how good they think they are!! LOL They had a country dance party that night too so we went to that & had a good time! OH the comedian was quite entertaining, although that was the night that I got sick :(.

So we had a great time and did quite a bit! I was so ready to be home b/c I really missed Clowie, goofy I know, but true!! Our 1st Anniversary was great & I cant wait to spend many many more with the love of my life. When we got home we ate the top of our Wedding Cake....it's definitely not as good as a year ago, lol! I'm going to attach some pictures but if you would like to see them all check out our shutterfly link:
http://daniellejosephpenney.shutterfly.com/#

Formal Night

At Dinner The Wind Star Putt Putt was fun!

The Casino

The boys checking out the view! Steph & I on the slide!!

The pool in Cozumel was very pretty! My favorite part!!!

Hanging out in Cozumel!

Anniversary Dinner, my flowers & the cake they brought us and sang to us!

ONE YEAR OLD CAKE!! EEEKKKK


Can't say it was very good!

So much to do!

May has been the month that I've been dreading on one hand & dying for on the other! We have so much going on this month but in the midst of it all we get to go on a cruise for our 1 year anniversary! I am super excited!

It's very hard to believe that we've been married for a year! We have have accomplished so much & can't wait to see what lies before us. Not only have we accrued several items but also we have gained so much knowledge in our first year of being married. I have truly married the greatest man alive, I know I know I've said it before but I just think you all should know!

Although life has been crazy busy we have managed to make time to go out in the boat several time this month! We actually got a knee board and have gone probably 4 times its so much fun! Nothing better than getting your friends together and just enjoy time on the boat soaking up the rays! This past weekend was the best time yet, buttttt......Mr.Penney lost his wedding band when the rope jerked out of his hand! Unlike me .... I actually didn't get mad b/c i found the SAME ring on overstock.com for $42.99 when i paid over $300. So no biggie...buttt he didn't even keep it a year crazy man! Joseph has also gone racing once & he had a great time, even though the car broke...but thats ok just a minor problem.

I'm so excited to go on the cruise, I have been shopping like crazy but it's totally worth it! Thankfully we did really well with Scentsy last month that I have extra money to get me some new clothes! BTW thanks to everyone who has supported us, we couldn't hit all of the goals we have w/ out you guys! We have been SELLER OF THE MONTH several times now! (:

Well I just wanted to update this, but in a few weeks look for Cruise pictures!

About my last post....

So after reading my last post time and time again & doing some much needed self examining I've come to realize a few things! One being I can't completely shut down to everyone & quit being me. My plan was that i was going to just stay out of it.... when someone comes to me I was going to just say I'm sorry this has happened to you & just try and keep as far out of it as i could. The more i think of that...thats not me & I dont want to lose who I am. I like to help people through thier struggles, be there for them when they just need someone to listen, in doing that sometimes comes as some like to call it Drama! No one likes Drama, but when you get involved in something that you feel very strongly about emotions start rolling & sometimes things head south! If helping others means i get faced w/ drama then so be it!! Now sometimes i get caught up in drama that i should have totoally avoided....or that is self inflicted, those are the types of issues i just need to avoid at all costs but for the most part thats not the case. I'm a caring person that trys to do the best I can with what I have, I like to think I'm a great friend, wife, daughter, all around I'm a good person. I have lost sight of this person at times but I'm back on track and already feeling better!

So it’s come to my attention that I’ve become a lot more hateful than I’ve ever been, I’ll say exactly what’s on my mind, the smallest things irritate me, I have no patients, and this is NOT me. Now that I look back this is very true, and how I’ve become this person…IDK?! I guess there have been several situations I’ve been faced w/ that have brought me to this point, but I don’t like it and I don’t want to be this person anymore. To all that have been a victim of this person…I’m sorry! My mom brought it to my attention & then I asked Joseph do you think that I’ve become this person honestly, and he said not to me but honestly yes. I'm so glad they told me b/c I really needed to hear that, and I knew I've been this person actually I thought about it a lot ...but I guess it just took them saying it for me to do some self examining & realize its true your not the only that see this!! There are parts of me that think it’s a good thing that I say what’s on my mind b/c I used to be ok w/ being ran over…I’m not anymore but I guess there is a better way to handle it than just blow up! I guess when you are that person that everyone comes to w/ their problems and once they are good again they are done, that gets old & and you aren’t as open b/c you know the drill. I kinda feel like we are always the people that help everyone get through their valleys and once they are up on that hill again they forget about us. Instead of looking at this as a bad thing I should probably look at it’s as a good thing. I should be thankful that we are able to help people through their troubled times, instead of expecting more! God puts people in your life for a reason & we too learned something from those people that we helped. I guess I’ve just become cold to all of that, and starting today I’m going to try and find that person I once was. The one that never met someone she didn’t like, always a friend to anyone in need, did whatever possible to help others! I’m not saying that I’ve totally lost this person ( nor was my mom or Joseph) b/c I still believe that I have a kind heart, but I just wouldn’t say I’m as open to others as I should & I can be rather negative at times. So again to all that have seen this side of me I’m sorry and I will really try to get better!

This was a few years ago at a Halloween party w/ Joseph's family, we had so much fun!

Cruising Away

We are so excited, May 20th we will be going on a Cruise for our 1st Wedding Anniversary! We have a ton of stuff going on from now until September, but thankfully our anniversary weekend is free!! We will be going on a 4 day cruise to Cozumel, it's going to be soo much fun! (Joseph was pretty worried once i told him they had a shopping mall on the boat!)

Starting this coming up weekend we have wedding events GALORE, everything from showers to the actual weddings. In March I will also be going to Arkansas to hopefully (cross your fingers) bring my friend Kylie back home. I know that's a pretty bold statement but hey...i can only hope!!

Here is how life's going to go....this weekend is a shower, second weekend in March another shower,third week going to Arkansas, fourth week a wedding that both Joseph & I will be in as well as a benefit! April isn't too bad just one shower, but then we hit may, second weekend wedding for Joseph, then our Cruise, following weekend a wedding! Skip a week and another wedding that I will be in...then we get a break until September for another wedding that we will both be in (oh and Baby Knighton)!! Talk about a busy schedule! I was hesitant at first to go away for our anniversary, then i figured we will only have 1 1st anniversary so we needed to do something fun. I am so excited, another couple may go with, they are still deciding but that would be so much fun!

If you have been on a cruise...what was the best part?? What land excursions would you recommend??

Babies Everywhere!!

Seems like here lately there are babies springing up everywhere! =) On February 3rd Lane Carl was born, he 7 lbs 1 oz and 19 3/4 inches long. Congrats to our good frineds Steven & Miranda, hes such a cutie!!

Other than spoiling the new babies, there really hasn't been any new news around our house. Same Ole Same Ole! I hope everyone has a very Happy Valentines Days!

Love,

Danielle

I just got the urge to write, i have nothing in particular to say...so I'm just going to go with whatever is on my mind!

I've been dealing with a friend moving, some unanswered health issues, several weddings, and life in general. I've become so stressed out that my escape has been running/walking while listening to a good song on the iPhone. It relieves my stress, it helps me feel good about myself and that's great but its not enough so I'm hoping this will help! I'm an emotional roller coaster right now, and to think that all I'm dealing with are such minor problems. There is always someone out there that has it so much worse than me & I know that. I've found myself so busy & I guess I do this to mask the pain & my worries. I'm worried about my test results, I know that I will be OK but I need to get the results back that say you are fine! The people in the Dr.'s office just take it as a grain of salt but those results could crush my dreams! I planned a trip to Arkansas already so that I know that I will not lose touch with my best friend! I hate that shes going, I'm horrible w/ staying in contact when shes 5 min down the road, what will i do when she is 9 hours away? I've completely taken advantage of her being so close, never thinking she would really leave! I'm responsible for so many wedding, what if i totally screw them up? What if i forget a minor detail that means the most to that bride? I'm so excited for all of these girls, that was the best day of my life and I'm hoping they get that same feeling. I owe most of that to my friends and family that supported me through the whole deal! I'm so honored to be apart of their big day, that i just don't want to screw it all up!

All of these thoughts keep haunting me, I want to ease them I want to know its all going to be OK and work out! I know this is all life people come and go, you have health issues but you learn to cope, the minor details of a wedding wont matter to her on that day b/c I've been there i know don't sweat the small stuff. I'm just completely overwhelmed! I need to step back and give it all to God, I can't control the majority of this! Please pray that I let go and let God! =)