a little too close

what I hate about the pteracuda most is the way it beats its wings to make you fall down

though i don't like its teeth either

ernie hates its tail whip

We're still fine. Not a super fun excursion today though. Nothing wrong that a little first aid at the hospital can't fix (WE'RE TOTALLY FINE MOM)

gotta name

hi everyone!

Someone got a good picture of The Creature and it's clear that it's some sort of mix between a giant bat and an eel or something.

Oh, our resident zoologist Ernest has informed me that it's a pterodactyl-barracuda mix. Thanks, honey.

Apparently they're going to call it a pteracuda (clever). I'm kind of fond of barradactyl myself, but whatever the ICZN prefers is fine.

We're going on an excursion tomorrow to see if we can capture it. Ooh, what if there's more than one? That is terrifying (but exciting).

WHAT

Hey everyone,

Ernie and I are fine. We're still in Mexico. We're okay.

Yes, we were in that group attacked by that weird creature. Yes, our guide Manuel got eaten (he was so nice, I'm quite sad). Yes, other tourists have sustained serious injuries.

But we're fine.

Actually, we're more than fine, we're FASCINATED.

It's probably wrong of us to be so into something that attacked us, but something about its powerful wings and the way it just went for everyone has made us want to see more. (What do you expect, letting two biologists see a mutant like that.) The glimpses we caught as we raced toward shelter were definitely not enough.

Ernie and I have talked it over and we're going to join the group of ... people (scientists? explorers? daredevils?) on the hunt for this creature. So we'll still be in Mexico for the time being.

Best. Honeymoon. Ever.

jungle time???

Ernie just introduced me to our guide for the day, Manuel. Manuel 'no speak English' so that's going to be exciting.  I just want to get out there in nature! Even if we do have to wear long sleeves and extra-gross repellent. (Actually Ern would rather get malaria than wear the repellent, but I sprayed some on him anyway.)

Manuel just said (and Ernie translated) that we should see some great wild animals today. I hope I get a good picture of a monkey.

HERE WE GO!

hola from Mexico!

Thanks everyone for coming to our wedding and reception! We had lots of fun (and your gifts will come in majorly handy so thanks for that). Now we're in Cancun which is awesome.

We just spent some time on the beach (hooray!). I love the white sand and the lovely water! Ernie is so good to me, always asking if I want something to drink and making sure the sun's not in my eyes too much. I may keep him around.

Tonight we're going to dinner (probably Mexican food, but I'll let Ernie be the guide -- his Spanish ought to be good for something) and tomorrow we're going to take a little trek into the jUnGle.

Should be exciting.

Let us commence with the celebration!

LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED Y'ALL!!

Guess what's happening tomorrow.

(You don't really have to guess. Everyone that reads this blog already knows.)

My dress is gorgeous, the flowers are too, Ernie showed me our first set of plane tickets (there's no beach in Phoenix so I'm guessing it's just a layover), all the food is going to be GREAT, and I'm so happy.

We're in love you guys.

wedding planningggggggg

This is the worst, you guys.

The only good thing is Ernie told me a little hint about the awesome honeymoon he's planning. Well, mostly he just had me listen to a seashell. wonder what that means? :) :) :) :)

Anyway, back to sorting addresses. why do i even know this many people.