Cruise! What a fabulous way to vacation! I can't wait to go again. The start of something big! We went in mid-December, and when I returned I got a call that I was going into a new job location, a nice promotion. So from sunny beaches to a beautiful Dutch community, I am extremely pleased and looking forward to the last few years of my career.

Ah-- the cruise. The beautiful port of Miami led us straight into the winds of tropical storm Olga. But it didn't really bother me at all; I just love experiencing new things and was PRETTY sure we wouldn't be in the middle of the ocean with 5.000 people aboard if it was going to be dangerous. We went on to St. Thomas, Tortola and then the Bahamas. Missed the first stop in the Dominican Republic. It was so nice I didn't want it to end. I'll be going again sometime soon. Sun, sand, ocean and islands. No phones, TV, and I didn't pick up a book once---I was having too much fun to be sitting around reading!!

My sweet little daughter is having a baby girl in May---May first. Even before her arrival it has changed our lives. I can't wait to meet my little baby girl!

Going to see Cory, Lyssa and Russ tomorrow.

If we could see the future, would it bring any more joy to this moment? Enjoy this day, enjoy this moment/