Week in the Sun
We had such a great time in the Dominican Republic this past week. It has been pretty difficult to adjust back to real life so we decided to stay in, be slugs, and delay the shock of reality until tomorrow. We have spent the last two days sitting around and ordering takeout.
Can you blame us? We spent the week in 80 degree temperatures, partying and relaxing. It was great to spend some time with Casey’s family- I feel like we actually hung out and got to know each other as adults for the first time.
Could NOT get a picture of myself with my eyes open. The sun! My poor sun-deprived eyes refused to accept it!
I am smiling for the both of us. 
That is me and Casey’s ridiculously tanned and beautiful sisters. I am fine with being the whitest person ever. Really.
We met a group of awesome people early in the week, from Calgary (Alberta, Canada). Here we are with Christine and Amanda. They were so much fun to hang out with and I hope we keep in touch.
I spilled a little coke on my shirt, just in case you were wondering. It wasn’t that big of a stain but I decided it would be more attractive if it covered half my boob, so I dumped water on it. Ah, much better.
The only downside to hanging out with a group of Canadians is that I start talking like one. My mother has the obnoxious/ endearing habit of picking up people’s accents and it seems that I inherited that charming trait. Dammit. What is that all aboot?
We also spent a lot of time taking funny pictures of each other.
That is Casey’s mom behind us, above. tee hee!
The complete DR crazy photo album is here or you can go here to view a slideshow.
So. Fun. 
February 27th, 2006 at 1:08 am
I love me some sun! Looks so beautiful. I would be uber jealous if I hadn’t been able to spend three weeks in sunny Australia this winter. You all looked so relaxed!! Welcome back to the cold….
February 27th, 2006 at 2:40 am
So jealous of you and your hubby and your sun! Looks like so much fun and its nice that Casey got to show off his Jess tattoo!
Now please do tell exactly what talking like a canadian is? I mean other than saying ‘eh, which i will admit i do. Oh and I do love the new layout and the neato comment preview.
Colleen - From Calgary, Alberta, Canada
February 27th, 2006 at 7:46 am
yay! i got to see the tattoo. someday, i must meet this casey person
February 27th, 2006 at 8:31 am
Yay! it looks you had a total blast - and looks like a really fun bunch too! The re-entry back from vacation is always the worst.
February 27th, 2006 at 9:17 am
I’m laughing that just yesterday I told you to have a good trip and you were probably already back! Doh!
Looks like a total blast!
February 27th, 2006 at 9:25 am
Yay - so fun! I’m glad you had a good time. But I’m also glad you’re back. We’ll have to have some cold Boston fun before I go to MI for spring break (yes, I’m going.)
February 27th, 2006 at 9:52 am
That sun shine looks so warm right now (plus it’s 7 degrees here). What a great vacation and you all look like such a fun group. Glad you are back safely!
February 27th, 2006 at 4:08 pm
What fun! You’re all gorgeous. Ahh, vacation. Definitely ease back into real life.
February 27th, 2006 at 8:25 pm
Welcome back! Looks like you had a great time.
February 28th, 2006 at 9:36 am
Dear Pale Rider,
Wow, looks like a great time! So glad you had great weather and met some cool folks.
And I love the coke spot on the shirt. You are so stylish
February 28th, 2006 at 7:38 pm
It looks like you had a great time! I spent a summer in the DR, and miss it a lot. Welcome back to ass-cold Boston!
March 1st, 2006 at 6:02 pm
i’m just wondering, am i supposed to be seeing little box outlines with text in them instead of images? they link to the pictures, but i wanted to make sure that it wasn’t something on my end.
March 14th, 2006 at 1:31 pm
Jessica, I missed you at the Closing Ceremonies for Team Boston! I still have your pin. Would you like me to send it your way still?! Sorry to be a slacker and not get it out earlier.