a year since takeoff to Paradise

i am reminiscing today... i realized it has been a year since my blog took off! i have posted 82 times since then. when i look back at all i have been able to experience in just a year, i am blown away and thankful.

Bill set up the blog for me because my sister Renee and i did a surprise trip for her birthday, he wanted us to be able to share the time with others.

the take off was initiated at one of our favorite places in the world! i admit, i am a sucker for the magic.


after that we spent four nights on the wonderful Paradise. it was so much fun i would do it again in a heartbeat if i had the chance. she was an older ship and we had a crummy room but we had a fantastic time. it was so great, i wish i was there again, right now, sailing south for a few days.


we loved living as queens and enjoyed each others company so much. we are both obsessed with dressing up, fine dining and being on the water so cruising worked well for us! oh to be dining on lobster again....


i do not tire of gazing at the sea... i miss it. my algae ridden pond does not always do it for me here in central oregon. i love cruising so much. i admit, i have another one booked for valentines day. i know i am completely spoiled and my life is blessed beyond what i ever imagined it could be.


thanks for reading this past year and listening to my rambling. i always appreciate your comments and am thankful that you each actually take the time to be interested in our life.

i am so thankful for the Lord blessing me and allowing my life to be so rich and full. also that he gave me an adventurous spirit that desires to see this world while i am on it. it's pretty fun!

by the way. the flag is just a simple tribute to 9/11 and the freedom we are continually blessed with in our Country. thank you to those who have had to give their lives to help keep the blessing. i am grateful.