Our Emotional Day at *Paradise Beach* on the Carnival Vista | Vlog Experience

[@liznichols4916]

You don't feel like you're being just a wee bit dramatic? "Losing everything" like the title says definitely does not describe this situation. I've lost a home, car, and many of the contents of such in one night. You pick up and move on. You're on a cruise with what appears to be a beautiful and healthy family. Losing footage isn't ideal but certainly isn't the end of the world. No hate, just maybe giving some perspective.

[@stephandjerms]

Hey Liz! Yes we do feel like it's a bit dramatic. We have also lost things of that nature over the years as well, and it does not compare to losing our family vacation footage. To be honest, Stephanie is just a very emotional person, and in the moment it really did hit hard that we lost our vacation footage, not so much for sharing on KZbin, but just for our personal reflection. Overall the cruise was sensational and we feel very blessed to be happy and healthy and have the means to take a trip like that in the first place. I really appreciate your perspective. I have considered changing the thumbnail, I just haven't figured out what would fit the best just yet. Thanks for taking the time to give some feedback! - Jerms

[@liznichols4916]

@@stephandjerms Thanks for the reply, the video seemed much less dramatic than the thumbnail. Sorry you lost your footage though. My videos and photos are my prized possessions and I would definitely cry a little too. I hope your dreams of traveling more with your lovely family comes true and mayne we'll see each other around on a cruise one day. We are going on our first one in 8 years (life happens 🤷‍♀️) and I'm so excited.

[@stephandjerms]

@@liznichols4916 Thank you for the kind words. Awesome! Yes, thats too long between cruises! Hope y'all have a blast! And yes it would be so cool to meet on the high seas. Enjoy!

[@lnestar67]

Hey this is Greg from the 80's party. Really enjoyed the video and the conversation. Thanks for the shout out.

[@stephandjerms]

Hey Greg! Same here. Your welcome! Maybe we'll see you cruising again someday!

[@dawnkunkel2564]

Thank you for this video! Next time I get to Cozumel I’ll need to go to Paradise Beach, it looked beautiful! And your little boy is SO Adorable!

[@stephandjerms]

I hope you do Dawn!!! We are already missing it and can’t wait to go back. It really is GREAT! Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment. ❤️❤️ Castle says hello and thanks for the compliment. ☺️

[@cindypruitt3294]

Ah Steph, you made me cry. I was feeling your emotions. You're so sweet and I relate to the pain of losing photos and videos. Loving the music in the videos and just seeing y'all having a wonderful time. I am living vicariously through y'all! ❤❤❤

[@stephandjerms]

Thank you Cindy!!

[@toddwalker4301]

We were sitting in the exact same seats on October 6th at Paradise Beach.

[@stephandjerms]

We just barely missed each other!

[@abbysadvantage]

Well done. You seem like a very fun couple to hang out with! My wife and I are already booked for Paradise Beach in January, and are looking forward to it. You have a new sub!

[@stephandjerms]

Hey!!!! Thank you so much for watching and for subbing. ❤️❤️ we appreciate you joining the fam! ☺️ I hope you guys enjoy paradise beach in January. Have y’all been before?! I’d rather be at a warm beach in January than cold winter weather!! -Steph

[@GR8Eight1]

Nice video. Great looking family. I know how you feel once a cruise is coming to an end but there is always the next one. Of course, Sooner rather than later.

[@stephandjerms]

Thanks for the kind words! That's true! We are planning our next adventure already!

[@csmith2435]

Awesome video! You guys did an awesome pivot! Okay, the video you had intended to show did not work out, but you guys improvised, adapted and overcame that set back and still produced a very informative and entertaining video! Thanks for taking the time to produce this and share it with us! I would say, if you had not told us that you lost the files, for the most part, we would not have known what we were missing...and that is because what you shared with us is still primo! Numero Uno! Very sincere and heart warming! Thanks again!

[@stephandjerms]

Thank you so much for your comment. You made our day!! Thank you for watching and taking a minute to tell us this. ❤️

[@csmith2435]

It is truly how I feel about what I viewed....and now I am one of your subscribers! You guys are genuine! I love the karma I felt from your video! LOL! Now I am probably sounding a bit crazy...but I liked the production...the from the heart production!@@stephandjerms

[@stephandjerms]

@csmith2435 🥰🥰

[@billzinkhan6403]

Great video, it's so nice to see a family just be themselves ,have a good time, show what you're doing and enjoy your cruise ,my wife and I are about to go on our 26th cruise, we are going on the carnival Vista in December.we wish you many many more great cruises .

[@stephandjerms]

Wow Bill! 25 cruises?! That’s AWESOME! I can’t wait to be 25 cruises in. We love it. Sounds like y’all do too. Thank you so much for watching and leaving such a nice comment. It means so much to us. Enjoy the vista!

[@okiebels]

Steph these vids have brought some of my favorite peeps closer to me. Dry up that pretty lil face. I’m confident those who are here already aren’t going anywhere. No loss just a lil lesson. Before too long y’all will be carting backups for the backups. Attimothy & Boseph smiling is priceless! I love seeing all the Grams in tow 💗 Hey Grammy! 👋

[@stephandjerms]

Thank you B! Your words mean more to us than you know. Thank you for watching and always supporting us. We love you!!! ❤️

[@ashleafoster501]

Me and Brody have been talking about a cruise! Let us know when you guys plan your next one!! We may join y'all 💕

[@stephandjerms]

Definitely!! Looking forward to seeing y’all next month. ❤️

[@Mr_Wilson]

Sorry to hear you lost footage, have had this happen to me. SUCKS. My wife and I love to cruise as well, Just off the Carnival Horizon, under stand what you mean. looking forward to more vids.

[@stephandjerms]

We haven’t been on the Horizon yet!! How was it?!

[@Mr_Wilson]

@@stephandjerms We had a great time on the Horizon. Jamaica was way to hot. Mr Sanchos was a blast, will have to try Paradise Beach one of the days.

[@Rbeautiful4]

I love cruising I try to book one every month

[@stephandjerms]

That’s awesome! I would love to cruise once a month!! What’s your favorite port? -Steph

[@jamo_montana1628]

Great review. Going on cruise soon next Spring Celebrity Cruises with the wife kid free. What do you use to record a camera or a phone?

[@jshockyall]

Hey there! Jerms here, we use a GoPro Hero11 for now. Thinking about trying the Osmo Pocket 3 in the future. The GoPro is great but it overheats occasionally, and the lost footage issue, which may not be the camera, but we don’t know just yet. We have the Volta handle/battery bank and the media mod as well. So far it’s great but we are still figuring it all out to be honest.

[@cazman2580]

we were there last week on the celebration...good times...taxi guy over charged us but ...

[@stephandjerms]

That’s funny you say that because I wondered the other day how often they might do that. The taxi’s were lined up out there. Our taxi driver said this was their slow season…must be trying to make some extra money! Hate that they did that, but hope it was still a great time for ya. How was the celebration? I’ve seen videos but never been on it.

[@debbiecommo7755]

Enjoyed your video ! What date were you guys on the cruise ? Think we were on the same one! Keep up the good work !

[@stephandjerms]

Oct 21-28th! You?? Thank you for the kind words. ❤️

[@debbiecommo7755]

Ahhh we were after you ! Looking forward to more content!

[@stephandjerms]

Ah we just missed each other!! Dang it. ☺️ ❤️

[@LacyJenkins-j3i]

I love you and your beautiful family❤❤❤

[@stephandjerms]

We love you too!!❤️

[@cazman2580]

had a day bed by pool...very nice...

[@stephandjerms]

We thought about grabbing one of those next time!

[@cheryl6320]

I thought someone had died. Glad nobody was hurt.

[@stephandjerms]

Yes we are also glad it wasn't something like that! We realize it's a little mellow dramatic, haha, but it really did mean a lot to us. Thanks for your comment!

[@Tonitalksbooks333]

I’ve always been nervous about a cruise but I think you guys have convinced me! So sorry about the malfunctioning, just happy you guys are seeing it thru!! I think something is in the air because I’ve been so emotional lately but mainly for gratitude for the life I’m allowed to live. I understand sister!! 🤎🤎🌻🌻

[@stephandjerms]

Girl, I think you’d have a blast!! You and your hubby know how to have a good time and I think you guys AND your son would all love it!! WE SURE DO! ❤️

[@Tonitalksbooks333]

@@stephandjerms I think so too!!! Maybe next year!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@joyce52]

WOW!!!! This review from D.J. Trump was a bit nasty. I feel sorry for those who do not want their children with them on vacation. I started taking my son with me no matter where I was going. He is now grown and has his own family, but he has those memories just as I do of the good times. I see nothing wrong with taking your children as long as they know right from wrong and do not act like animals. I have seen some of those and it is upsetting. I was on one cruise where the teens were going up and down the halls ripping decorations off the doors and knocking on doors all hours of the night. You have to wonder why. I also love cruising and had one planned for June of this year but had to cancel because I ended up in the hospital. What a bummer because it was to be my last one on my favorite ship to my favorite island of Bermuda. I travel alone and am lucky to have done many cruises and gone to other places. That was my goal when I ended up divorced and retired, to just keep moving on and enjoying my life the way I wanted to.

[@stephandjerms]

Absolutely! We cherish our time with our kids. We also teach them to respect others and to know their audience and environment. There’s a time and a place to be wild and free! That’s so great you have those memories now! Im excited to be making them for ourselves. That’s the main reason losing our footage was so upsetting. 😢 Thanks so much for commenting! -Jerms 😃

[@raquelhawthorne5160]

Seriously? Is this a joke?