Our Cruise/B-day Pics/Aaron Eckhart

Ok, so right now I should be packing, but I'm not feeling too great so I thought I would finally post my cruise pics. Brad and I had so much fun! We needed to get away for a week. A week with no stress. I swear if every couple in the world with take a week out and go on a cruise, everyone would be so much happier! It was so hard leaving Kassi. I got a little emotional at the airport, but was able to keep strong, and she was fine with me leaving. She was with Grandpa, and nothing is more fun than spending time with Grandma and Grandpa! So we flew in to LA and got on our ship there. Then we sailed out that night. It was so fun to go to sleep and wake up in another country! I totally got seasick. I didn't think I would, but I got really nauseated and dizzy. I was shocked with how much you could feel the rocking in such a big boat.

We went to Cabo San Lucas first. By far my fav place on the trip. The beaches were absolute heaven. It was just this white sandy beach with crystal clear water. And suprisingly very clean. There were a ton of Mexican "Salespeople" walking up and down the beach. Some people got annoyed, but I mostly just felt really bad. It was blazing hot, and these people would just walk up and down the beaches trying to sell little trinkets. I actually bought a pretty bracelet from one guy. Man, the bartering is crazy, though. Brad and I have never been to Mexico, so this was all a pretty new experiance for us. This is also the place where I am pretty sure my credit card number was stolen. Yes, last week I went online to pay my $100 bill, and found my balance to be about $6,000. I was very shocked and upset, but I'm sure everything will work out. Just an FYI for those who are planning to go to Mexico in the future. Only use CASH!

Anyway, the next day we went to Mazatlan. We actually didn't go very far off the boat. We docked into an industrial area, and the beach was too far to walk, (and Brad didn't trust taxi drivers) so we just did a little shopping and then went back on the boat. The next day we went to Puerto Vallarta. It was pretty, but not as pretty as Cabo. We had to walk to the beach through kinda a scary area, but it was worth it. We went to a hotel that was right off the beach and hung out there. The next day was my b-day. Brad made it extra special for me. He got me roses and a beautiful necklace. And another couple in our group that we became friends with also got me a rose. And at dinner everyone sang Happy Birthday. It was so fun, but so embarassing. That night I even got Brad to go dancing with me. That was fun except for all the drunk people. There were a couple days I got emotional being away from Kassi, but she was having a blast, and didn't even miss us, so that made it easier.

When we boarded our flight to go home, I was just sitting down minding my own business while Brad was using the potty when I looked up and standing right to the side of me was AARON ECKHART!!!!!!!!!!!!(For those of you who don't know who he is, he was two-face on the last Batman, and was also in the move No Reservation w\Catherine Zeta Jones)Anyway, I totally started freaking out. He was sitting right in front of me! Brad came back and I told him who was sitting in front of us, and he didn't believe me at first. Why would a big movie star fly to Salt Lake in a Southwest airplane where there is no first class? Well, come to find out he has family here, and he went to BYU, AND he served a mission! He has since seperated himself from the church, but has no hard feelings against it. Anyway, (this is going on way too long!)When Brad finally realized it was him, he said, "Scarlett, you better leave him alone!" I never thought I would be one of those people that would get all crazy when they got close to a movie star, but for some reason, something came over me, and I just couldn't control myself. I was all giddy, and when I got up to got to the bathroom,(which I didn't really need to go, I just wanted a better look at him)I totally hit my head on the ceiling! TWICE!!!!!! I felt sooooo stupid. Brad told Aaron looked at me like I was an idiot, but all I could think was, WHAT? He looked at me???? I felt like a giddy school girl. So I told Brad I would only stop him if I saw someone else talking to him. We get off the plane(being very careful not to hit my head again) and I see some people talking to him. So I yell at Brad to get the camara out, as I race over to him. Just as I got over to him he turned to walk away. All I could think to do was to call his name. "Aaron!" He actually turned, but very reluctantly. "Can I get a picture with you?" He hesitated. "It'll be really quick, I promise!" So he came back over and stood there. I put my arm around him(he did not return this gesture)And while we were waiting for Brad to take the pic, I stupidly said,"I loved you in Batman." He didn't respond. Then it was all over, and he walked away. I felt pretty dumb, but I can say that I met Aaron Eckhart. All in all this was an amazing trip. I think cruising is SO the way to go. Preferably without kids. And meeting Aaron was like the icing on the cake. Sorry this turned into a novel. Here are some pics:

Just chillin in our room.

Our state room attendent would make animals out of towles every night for us. So Cute!

Cabo San Lucas

Brad and I on a water taxi in Cabo

Our Ship

Me at the beach in Cabo.

Brad with a frog in Mazatlan.

Mazatlan

At the hotel in Puerta Vallarta

Brad swimming at the hotel, and yes, that is a bar in the swimming pool!

My birthday dessert.

Brad and me on my birthday.

The roses and gorgeous Lia Sophia necklace Brad got me for my birthday.

Brad and I on one of our formal nights.

My picture with AARON ECKHART! I have a dumb hat on so you can only see half my face, but I'm sure most of you won't be looking at me anyway. Isn't he a hottie?

Danny and I share a b-day. This is our birthday party at my parent's house.