Coming home

Got my plane ticket home. I'll be home on Wednesday night at around 11:40. Way sad to be leaving, but way excited to get home for the Halloween festivities and my family! And civilization . . . kinda. I think having less is more. We are so lucky to have the things that we have! There is so much to go around when all you have is nothing. And let me tell you! There is a LOT to be grateful for in this world!! I hope we all realize the good in Every day that we have. And the blessings that are so prevalent all around us. I sat in a home yesterday with a family and two members of the crew and some friends from town and enjoyed lemonade milkshakes from what little they had. And the mother, was wearing one of the dresses that I put in a bag to give away. She doesn't know that it used to be mine, but it made me realize how much we really have. And it looked Really Cute on her. Anyway. Just hope that I can always realize how much the Lord looks our for us, and how well He knows each one of His children. Excited to see you family! Take care. And care for those around you, and don't let the little things bother you, and find joy in the simple things in life. For that is what will truly fill your soul.

Pictures!

 Me Casa. 

Some of My Brothers. 

The dive site is right on the other side of that cliff. It's Beautiful! 

Remember that crystal blue water with no white caps? Yeah, the hurricane has really stirred things up. We had to let out some of the anchor line so that the boat wouldn't have as much tension on it. 

When the weather is bad, we have nothing to do but to play with the artifacts. Captain Billy (left) and Our Archeologist Alejandro (right) he is very dedicated and working around the clock, I think the fact that we aren't diving is good for him, gives him a chance to catch up. He is doing some excellent work right now!! It's actually really impressive. 

Every night we have a gorgeous sunset! Especially with the storms. 

Caught yah! We work hard around here. . . So, you need a good ciesta every now and then. A La Cueva (to the cave) to go nighty night. I was in the kitchen and looked down in the cueva to see this, it was so cute, I just couldn't pass it up. We printed it off, just in time for them to wake up, and when they did, wow, some great reactions!

. . . . Priceless. 

They look scary in pictures, but their really not. We have some great laughs! This is the back of the boat, the hang out spot. Man, I just love these guys!! Mingo, Cooki, Carnelo, Amiel, and Roberto. Each one so different, and each one so valuable to this crew! Glad to be even just a small part of it. 

That's about it for now. Later!! 

Tail end of a Hurricane.

So, we haven't been able to dive for the last 4 days. The waves are pretty big. We're braving the weather. I haven't gotten sea sick yet. Which is good. There have been times where our outriggers have gone into the water on either side, which, means the boat is rocking a ton! The cupboards opened and we lost the bottle of soy sauce and the bottle of chicken wing sauce. Sad day. We have rice 3 times a day to, so no soy, its gonna be difficult. :) The guys on the boat are great! I still am really bad at spanish, but I'm getting to where I can kind of follow a conversation along and figure out what they're talking about. We have a lot of fun!! When we're diving, its even better!! Having fun! Missing home every now and then, and civilization. I can't wait for the day when I can get some homemade popovers and gravy from me mommy. I made cream puffs last night, everyone was way happy. It was quite the task, trying to keep things from not flying off the counter and go everywhere. I succeeded though! And, it was amazing, I didn't leave any tracks. While the puffs were in the oven, I was sitting at the table, and no one would have even known that I was cooking!! Mom, you'd have been so proud, lets see how I do when dishes aren't at risk. Let's hope I can keep up that good habit. Anyway. Life is great. Can't wait to see the fam. And get back to diving. I'm gonna find a cable and load some pictures soon. Life is bueno!!

Conference starts in 10 minutes! I have been counting down for the last 6 hours!! The guys were pretty sad that I wouldn't go diving with them today, but I told them that they were going to find something awesome, so we'll see if they do. The generator on the boat is shut off right now, so it's getting a bit toasty, and I only have about half hour of battery left on this computer, good thing there are two others right next to me so I can watch Conference! Man I didn't realize how much I love conference!! I always knew I did, but not being with the family yesterday to watch it really sucked. But, I know that you are all enjoying puffed pancake right now and are about to go nestle in to hear the words of the prophet.

Yesterday was awesome!! We found so much stuff! Everyone came up with a very unique treasure. Roberto and I definitely had the best hole though! We pulled up a ton of precious metals (is how I'll put it) I don't know what I'm allowed to disclose or not. So, once dad finds out and if he wants to tell you. Go ask him about it. It's pretty exciting! Everytime we pull something up, Roberto and I sing a muffled little song under the water that has to do with what we pulled up, and then when we get up, we sing it even louder! So much fun!

Conference is Starting!!! YAY!! Alright! Love yah tons! I'm doing well, and life is Grand!