Memorial Day Tribute to the Troops

Memorial Day is about more than having a Monday off and backyard bbq's, although these things are great. It's a day to remember and pay tribute to those in the armed forces that served, and in many cases died defending our freedoms and our place in the world. It also makes me think about the men and women serving today and the sacrifices they are making--along with their families. As a Coast Guard wife, it was tough watching my guy sail away every 6 weeks or so. I can only imagine the hardships faced by wives of soldiers on the front lines. God bless and keep these loved ones and God bless America!

Royal Caribbean's Big WOW Sale Made for a Hectic Day

Yesterday, May 13th, Royal Caribbean had a great booking incentive they called WOW For one day you received a nice shipboard credit and a reduced deposit both for booking any future cruise on Royal Caribbean. The amount of the credit and reduced deposit depended on the length of your cruise. If you haven't sailed before, a shipboard credit is like money on your shipboard account to spend any way you choose. Of course the agency was really busy with customers trying to get in on this deal. One customer in particular was hard to get in touch with that day, so that made it even more hectic. Finally, everyone got booked up and all tucked in for the night. Just one more happy day in the life of a travel agent! Mission accomplished!

The Older Generation

I asked one of my piano students today if she intended to take lessons during the summer (she did last year, so I supposed she would) She said yes, she would and she was probably going to take until she was 18. You have to put this all in perspective as she is only 6. She asked me if I would still be alive then. I am dying laughing, then she says how old are you now? I tell her 50 and she goes like holy moly--that's old. I am rolling by now--then she starts counting on her little fingers--o my god she said, you will you 68 when I am 18--now are you SURE you are still going to be alive? O to be that young again!

Pictures from Chicks at Sea Adventure

All decked out for fun!

Our gorgeous dining room




An excursion to the turtle farm on Grand Cayman.



Making a new friend!