I need the T.V's on Jet Blue to forget I'm 6 miles high! LOL!
Lots to do this week to get ready for a much needed vacation with my overworked hubby, my little brother Christopher (Hef) & our dear friends Sandy & Lou! I will miss blogging & website work & keeping up with my daily chats on-line with friends but..... I AM SO EXCITED to feel the sun on my skin & to just do NOTHING for a bit! We are heading to Ft. Lauderdale & then boarding the "Enchantment Of The Seas" for a 5 day cruise to Grand Cayman Island & Jamaica & then back to Ft. Lauderdale & over to Naples Fl. to see my mom & dad at their winter home for a few days! Should be fun(if I don't end up getting seasick! ughhh!) My husband promises me the Carribean is a lot smoother than the Atlantic~either way I am stocking up on Bonine! LOL! We are hoping to see our neighbors who lived just a few doors down from us & moved to Grand Cayman a few years back! I of course need to email them so they know we will be in port for a day! We haven't been on a crusie ship for 8 years , so I'm hoping we can get internet access wherever we are on the high seas. I have so much shipping to do before we leave & soooo much packing (you know how we women are about having enough of the right stuff to wear!) I swear my husband could just take a gym bag with him when he travels & I have two suitcase full already! LOL!It's such a treat to be able to go south after the holidays & we usually fly straight to Naples for a week or so & spend some time with my parents just relaxing, beaching it & doing some shopping. Last year we squeezed in a trip to the Keys for my 50th birthday. I really look forward to this get-a-way with my husband & our friends every year. I will be back on the 22nd with lots of half done projects to finish & hopefully a killer tan! Yes, I'm still one of those who loves to get dark & toasty brown! LOL! I keep upping the age that I will STOP the tanning & am late by about 11 years! Here are some pics of our cruise ship~You'll notice the BEST picture & the one I'm looking MOST forward to is the incredible food!!! I hope to counteract this eating frenzy with lots of excersize early in the morning! So bye for now~I will miss blogging & my dear blog friends! xo
My DOWNFALL & Why I'll be hitting the gym for a run every morning!
A putting green SO perfect for my husband to enjoy!
Where I'll be early in the morning every day trying to undo the food damage!
Then on To Florida! See you when we get back! :)
Have a safe and pleasant journey. Can't wait to hear all about it when you return!
Posted by: Trisha Evans | January 07, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Well, yes.....the food.......but...don't count on doing much in the workout department. Hahaha...you will be too busy having fun to do that.
I gained about a pound a day on my cruise..(and I was seasick for the first 4 days)'course, that was a long time ago..and I had no self control in the eating department. Just take along some "BIG" clothes too... and exercise when you get back. Just a change in eating habits for two weeks after your return should do it.
Have a great holiday!!
Posted by: Veronica | January 07, 2008 at 09:41 AM
I hope you all have a fabulous time!! It's perfect to start the year off with a holiday. Hope you will enjoy it all.
xo Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | January 07, 2008 at 10:11 AM
What will I do without my Lucy fix? Get your butt home soon, we'll miss you!~xo
Posted by: Tara | January 07, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Hi Chris!
Have a wonderful time! I lived in Naples for years. Worked for the Naples Daily News and Gulfshore life magazine. Still have 3 sisters there. I am in Naples about 4/5 times a year!
Relax, soak up the sun and enjoy!
Hugs,
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | January 07, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Have a fantastic time and look forward to hearing all about it on your return!
I've just booked my holidays for April and am already worrying about what to pack!
Best Wishes
Victoria
Posted by: Victoria | January 07, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Hi Chris!
You lucky lady! So happy you decided to go on vacation. And to Florida! Too bad we couldn't meet since I'm in West Palm Beach! lol I hope you have a beautiful time Chris. You deserve it and more. I was just looking at your gallery and once again my mouth was drooling...lol Your home is stunning. Love it.
Anyway...take lots of pics and share with us at MMP!
Will miss you,
XOXO
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows
Posted by: Janet Bernasconi | January 07, 2008 at 04:02 PM
You are soo... lucky.
Have a fun time.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 07, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Have a fabulous, restful, and lovely vacation!!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Posted by: kari & kijsa | January 07, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Have a wonderful time Bella!
Posted by: Roberta | January 08, 2008 at 05:46 AM
Oh Chris, you lucky girl!! I so long for sun and warmth and flowers and green...
I hope you have a wonderful time!
I love your new goodies in the shop! My birthday is Jan. 19th. Hopefully I can get something :)
Love ya! Please be safe!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Amy at Bunny Rose Cottage | January 08, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Chris,
Have a great vacation. Was it your Birthday this month? Now I know why we connect, mine is on the 31st of January. Well anyway, have a nice time and soak up the sun. And spoil yourself a bit.
Smiles, Christine
Posted by: Christine | January 08, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Chris, it all looks and sounds wonderful. Have a great time for us all, splurge on the chocolate, and be sure to tell us all about it when you return..
oxox
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Grey | January 08, 2008 at 04:41 PM
It sounds like a perfect getaway! I hope you and your family have a wonderful time! I look forward to lots and lots of photos! Thank you for stopping by my blog today and on your sweet comments! Your blog is beautiful and I will return again soon. Til then.... have a great time!
Barbara
Southern Lady's Vintage
Posted by: Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage | January 08, 2008 at 06:12 PM
OH YAY!! Have an amazing time!!! ;) Yippeeeee
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | January 08, 2008 at 08:51 PM
I hope you have a fabulous time!!! How could you not? Looks amazing!
Posted by: Alice W. of Faded Rose Cottage | January 08, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Chris have a wonderful trip! You deserve this break and the weather should be perfect! I know you won't see this now but HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend! I hope it's the best year for you ever!
Posted by: Joyce - Cottage Collections | January 09, 2008 at 05:12 AM
Hi Chris! I just wanted to stop by and wish you a very Happy Birthday! Have a FUN, RELAXING and SAFE trip!! You deserve it!
THANK YOU so much for your comment on my blog as well. That meant so much.
Love ya,
Amy
Posted by: Amy at Bunny Rose Cottage | January 09, 2008 at 05:16 AM
Hi Chris, I am new to your blog and I think it is terrific!!!
I wish you a wonderful time on your awesome sounding vacation!!! Enjoy every moment with your family and friends...Bon Voyage, Ann
Posted by: Ann | January 09, 2008 at 06:32 AM
Have a wonderful vacation Chris! Make sure and soak up some sun for me :~) Can't wait to hear all about it when you return. Best wishes for a safe and nausea free-trip my dear!!!
Posted by: Jen ~ ARTful Dreamer | January 09, 2008 at 07:18 AM
have a great time on the high seas and eat lots for me!!!
Posted by: Monicaa | January 09, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Dear Christine,
Happy Birthday
..........or as Hef would say
"Happy Special Beautiful Birthday!"
I look forward to seeing you on your return and perhaps sharing a belated celebratory cocktail with the giant delicious cheesy burger we keep talking about(I just looked cheesy up to make sure I spelled it correctly and I got a link to lose 9 lbs of belly fat every 11 days with 10 easy rules, we'll have to look into that after the burger of course).
Have a fabulous warm sunny well-deserved vacation. Kalo Taxithi(that's a Greek Bon Voyage)
Happy Birthday
Love,
Christine
XO
Posted by: Christine | January 09, 2008 at 03:40 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU my sweet friend!!! I have been on that cruise ship and it's wonderful and you should have smooth sailing at this time of year. The gym on the ship is great, food is good and you need to do one of those catamaran trips for snorkeling! We rented horses last year and rode them into the ocean....what a treat! If you make it to Miami, pop over to Shabbyfufu's place! XO~ Janet
Posted by: Janet | January 09, 2008 at 05:11 PM
Hey Chris! Have bunches of fun. Were going on a cruis Feb 1st, I know how exited you are,i'v been on a diet so I can eat all those incredible foods! Talk with you soon Hugs, Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly Ryan | January 09, 2008 at 06:22 PM
I hope you have a wonderful time! I look forward to hearing about it upon your return, so I can live vicariously through your vacation! LOL!
:)
Posted by: Becca | January 11, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Have a wonderful vacation!! Soak up that sun!!
Teresa
xo
Posted by: Teresa | January 12, 2008 at 02:45 PM
I am so happy for you and dear hubby. I'm so jealous too. I've been wanting to go on a cruise since I was a little girl. Maybe I can surprise my hubby this year for our Anniversary in August (it's my turn to choose the fun).
Please let me know how the cruise went, if you would recommend it.
Have fun working on that super tan.
Posted by: Roxie | January 14, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Just came across your site, and blog while browsing Bella Pink..... I love that you share your family with us here, in the cyber-world. They are beautiful, and your posts remind us all to take joy in our own families, and our own passions in life. I am still raising my children, which takes up most of my time, but I hope to fulfill a passion of mine in the not-to-far off future.
Have a wonderful vacation!! I will continue to visit your blog, for inspiration. Love your Boutique!!
Posted by: Tonya | January 15, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Can't wait to hear about your trip. Sounds divine... And, you missed the big snowstorm!
barbara
Posted by: Barbara Jacksier | January 15, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Toooteee, you got some 'splainin' to doooo.
xoxo
Trisha
Posted by: Trisha Evans | January 16, 2008 at 05:22 PM
Can't WAIT for you to get home! Hope you're havin' fun.
Posted by: Rachel | January 18, 2008 at 06:03 AM