Back to Work...

Re-charged, and ready to go! Our trip was so relaxing that I don't think I can sleep tonight without the rocking of the seas. And even though I worked two days, it was a fabulous early Christmas... presents and all!
I am pooped, with tons of laundry to get to, along with emails, proof books, downloads! No more vacation for me~
Keep an eye out for some pictures from our trip.

Always good to come home...

The oceans breeze, the slow-gentle rocking of the ship, the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and the food! Those are just some of the things that I will miss in these next few days while I adjust to a new schedule yet again.
We are home, busy doing laundry and preparing to get back to life as we know it. Our cruise was wonderfully relaxing and incredibly short, with beautiful weather, great food and too many activities to keep up with. We met some great people on board... "Hi David and Barbara! Hope you too are home safe and sound!" We enjoyed the fabulous conversations!
Now, I need a vacation from my vacation. Why is that always the way?
And although I made a promise to my hubby not to go crazy with the camera, I still managed to snap some fun memories from our trip.
Here are just a few...

As we leave the port of Houston... (Galveston's port was battered from Ike)





Our first port of call... Progreso-Yucatan, Mexico. The morning sky was beautiful as we pulled into shore.





We went into town to experience its wonderful culture. This is the city center in Marida. These monuments are thousands of years old. This one sits at the end of Paseo Montejo and is the most famous.





The largest, and oldest church in the city, Cathedral of San Idelfonso. We arrived as mass was beginning so we quietly stood in the back of the church and took a moment to breath, think, pray. It was so moving that I literally lost my breath... I still get goose bumps when I think about how grand this building was.







Our second port of call, Cozumel, Mexico. We arrived at our time share around 11am as Eric rushed off to hit the reef, while I enjoyed ceviche and a bloody mary. It was fabulous!!!







The hammocks made great swings! Wheeeeeee~





This is Vladimir from Serbia. He was the best photographer on board and a really fun guy! Its hard to please another photographer, but he really did a great job. We bought over $300 in pictures! Silly us! :) Don't forget to give us a call Vladimir when you come to town! Oh, notice how they shoot with D300's? Great camera guys!!! LOL!



I cannot spell their names... :) but these are our dancing, singing waiters. Always ready with my drink! :)









Thanks Carnival Cruise Lines for a great trip! We will be back soon~

A much needed vacation~

At this moment I am at my desk, checking and sending what will be the last in an ever growing pile of emails, not that I am complaining by no means. All my clients are finished, others are all scheduled upon our return.
A week in the Caribbean is just what the Dr. ordered to relieve stress and get back to center. I promised my husband that I wouldn't go crazy this time... with the picture taking, the packing, the stressing. So far I am 2 for three... (only because my camera is packed now).
As for the packing, I think I did great this time. Only one large and one carry on. That sure is better than the one single piece I had last year just for my shoes and baubles alone!!! 2 others for all my clothes! Ouch... But I am a self professed "shoe gal", so its an addiction and I can't help myself sometimes! Yes, I am sticking to that story! :)

Are they not beautiful!


As far as the stressing goes, it mainly comes from the thought of leaving my precious Tiffany in a kennel again. But, she was so pampered the last time that I am sure she will enjoy herself again. Oh, a big hello to the ladies down at Four Paws Inn, Converse for all they do and the great care they take of my baby!!!
So, I will try to blog from the ship... if I can sneak away from the hubby for awhile or he will throw my camera overboard, I swear! :)



Have a great week everyone and I will see you soon!!!~