Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so that you can see the world, not so the world can see you.David McCullough Jr. The DH and I saw the Mt. Liamuiga hike months ago when we began looking at excursions.… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 6 – St. Kitts & Mt. Liamuiga
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Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 5 – St. Martin and Maho Beach
Aren't you proud of my four posts in a row? I had every intention of keeping the momentum going for all eight days, but then life happened. Anyway, I'm back today with a recap of Day 5. After a wonderful day in Puerto Rico, we woke up the next morning in St. Martin. It was… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 5 – St. Martin and Maho Beach
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 4 – San Juan – Christmas Day
Did I forget to tell you that Odette found us in the middle of the Atlantic? Alas, she would say her goodbye on Christmas Day, but she brought Stinky and Blinky joy for a few days every time they returned to the cabin and found her in a new pose. Blinky and I were up… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 4 – San Juan – Christmas Day
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 3 – Sea Day – Christmas Eve
We had three sea days on this sailing which made the DH a little nervous. He wondered if there would be sufficient activities to entertain our diverse party of eight. Having recently completed Royal Caribbean University, I knew we'd be just fine. The Cruise Compass (daily planner) seemed to overflow with activities. However, the kids… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 3 – Sea Day – Christmas Eve
Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas Day 2 – Nassau and Formal Night
Nassau was a sort of bonus fourth port of call for us. Since half of our group were born and bred Bahamians, we divvied priorities and ended up splitting into two groups. I customized a sightseeing/snorkeling tour with my uncle taxi/tour guide so that my mother-in-law, for whom this was her first visit, could learn… Continue reading Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas Day 2 – Nassau and Formal Night
Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas Day 1 – Embarkation
While it is tradition for us to travel over Thanksgiving, the four of us typically spend Christmas close to home. However, in trying to manage the logistics of a big family Christmas with our group in three separate locations over two continents, the easy solution was just to plan a cruise, an eight-night Eastern Caribbean… Continue reading Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas Day 1 – Embarkation
Disney Autograph Ornament
We spent the week of Thanksgiving at Disney and had an absolutely magical trip! Read more here, here, here, here, here, and here. When I booked the trip last winter, I started thinking about durable and meaningful items to use for character autographs. We've done the autograph books, which only survive a few weeks post… Continue reading Disney Autograph Ornament
Thanksgiving at Disney – Epcot
We were blessed with great weather our entire trip. And Saturday was extra sunny as we ventured over to Epcot. It was another late morning, so the kids took advantage of one more Animation Academy class before heading out. Highlights of Epcot include: Soarin'Living with the LandServeur Amusant Acrobat Show in the French Pavillion -… Continue reading Thanksgiving at Disney – Epcot
Thanksgiving at Disney – Magic Kingdom
I anticipated Magic Kingdom would be crazy busy, so I scheduled some down time for the morning. The DH and the kids hung out at the Big Blue Pool - Art of Animation's main pool and the largest pool on Disney property - while I attended another Animation Academy class. Check out my Goofy! After… Continue reading Thanksgiving at Disney – Magic Kingdom
Thanksgiving at Disney – Hollywood Studios
Just like yesterday, we were one bus late for opening Hollywood Studios. We were on a mission to get Stinky signed up for Jedi Training since that's what he was most looking forward to for months! He secured a spot in the afternoon, and for nearly the entire day, I was the coolest mom ever!!… Continue reading Thanksgiving at Disney – Hollywood Studios
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