Sunday, November 8, 2009

Family Cruise...2009

A wonderful vacation. We all met in San Diego, CA. and boarded the Carnival Spirit Cruise Ship. We set sail for an 8 day trip. Two days at sea, then a stop in Manzanillo, Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, and Acapulco Mexico. Then two more days at sea back to San Diego. There was 13 of us: Jerry & I, Mark and Kayleen. My mom & her husband Niels, along with my mom's sister Judy. My brother Gary & his wife Linda and her dad Glen. My brother George & his wife Linda and my nephew Daniel.

What can I say about Mexico, humid, so very humid. And of course, very beautiful! We did not make it too far into the cities, just walked and shopped a bit. Stopped for lunch and cold drinks, then walked and shopped some more. Jerry & Kayleen were very good at keeping the pictures going during the whole trip.

While in Acapulco the four of us parked our butt's at the beach, having lunch and drinks. No need to go out shopping, the vendors came to us, constantly! I did get a back & foot rub (how could I say no to that).

We sure did relax. Nothing to stress about the whole time. Ok, I did get upset about not winning bingo, so I just stopped playing :-) (there was more ship's than fun.... inside joke).

We had dinner together in the evenings, our server's always managed to show us a trick or two, they were so good at them. I will have to show you some of them, pretty cool. After dinner we would go to the "shows" that were like comedians etc. Some were pretty good. Also managed to get to the karaoke lounge. That was of course very entertaining. Got my brothers & I up there for a nice tribute song to my late grandma June. Every year my brothers sang "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" to her, she always got a kick out of it! One year they did a video skit, it was soooo funny.

Pictures take up so much room so I will post just a few of my family and some scenery. I enjoyed seeing my family so very much. A whole week on the ship together was just priceless!














Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Ahoy Matey..."We're ready to set sail Caption"

I am really looking forward to going on this cruise. Jerry & I went on our first cruise together August 2000 for 7 days. It went pretty fast, we had such a wonderful time. Now 9 years later we're taking another one, this time we are taking the kids. My mom had a great idea that the whole family take a cruise together. So, besides the 4 of us, my mom & her husband and one of my aunts, both my brothers with their wives and my nephew are all going together. How cool is that!! 12 of us on the same ship at the same time (took a little working out on the dates).

We are heading out of San Diego. 2 days at sea, get some great bonding time, then we port in: Manzanillo, Zihuatanejo, and Acapulco Mexico. 2 more days at sea, then landing back in San Diego.

Thanks to 2 wonderful friends Ashley & Kevin I will be able to have a wonderful time not worrying about my cats & Pebbles. They will be house/pet sitting for us. I can not thank them enough!!

I look forward to telling you all about our trip and posting a few pictures.

Bon Voyage

My Babies

Just showing off my babies, Kayleen is one blog down.

Lady, this is a older picture, she has lost weight since then. She's so sweet

Mark & Pebbles, she's very mellow in the mornings

Leo, smiling for the photo

Chloe, helping herself to her snacks.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Kayleen Renee Thompson

My little girl is 14 years old today. When I look at her I see a beautiful young woman, then as I am still looking my mind wanders and I see a little girl with adorable curls who wants to cuddle with her mommy. I just want to wrap her in my arms and hold on to her forever. But as much as I want my little girl I am enjoying watching her grow into a beautiful woman.

I have a few photos I wanted to share. She's beautiful isn't she!
Happy Birthday Kayleen <3 I love, love, love you!! <3




Kayleen's first day of kindergarten

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Women's Bible Study

I have truly enjoyed being a part of the women's bible study, these are great women! We will be starting a new study the beginning of September. A few ladies were not able to be in the study but hopefully will our next round. Beverly has recently just moved to Ohio, we are going to miss her very much. Fortunately no one is too far away when we have our blogs :-)


Top left to right: Debi, Beverly, Michele, Sandra, Jessica, Kylee, Michelle, Jackie, Janet, Emily w/pebbles & our leader Linda

Thursday, July 2, 2009

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY


I sure hope everyone has a safe & happy 4th of July spending it with family & friends just relaxing.

Bless our Armed Forces for believing in our country. I pray God watches over you all and brings you home safe. Thank You

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Show & Tell III

This one has the alligator look: Cover with versamark, clear embossing powder, draw lines, then set with heat gun. The darker colors look really good. This card is for my friend Deb, it's her birthday today.