Getting Through It

I don't think I mentioned in my blog, but I was laid off from my job the Wednesday before the cruise. I made sure it didn't effect the cruise, but after arriving home, I am finding it so hard. I really liked my job and now it I am finding it very hard to find another position. This really sucks. Lord knows I don't mind spending the day doing what I want, doing some stamping, cleaning, cooking dinner, no schedule to keep - but the thought of not working is catchin up to me. Afterall, if I don't work, we don't cruise next year! lol I will keep looking!!!

Everyone else doing good. Krista is doing great - I felt our Little PeaPod last week! It was so cool - brought tears to my eyes!! They had a doctor's appt last week, he did an ultrasound, but the little bugger had his/her legs crossed - doctor said there is nothing hanging, but don't paint the room yet - I thought that was funny! They go on June 4th for a more intense ultrasound and they should know then! I think it is a girl, they think it is a girl!! It's fun to guess, but either way this Little PeaPod is such a blessing! Another exciting thing is they filed for Charlee's adoption yesterday!!! In a couple weeks, Charlee will officially be a Letner!!! We couldn't be more thrilled!!

Heather and Alan doing good in PA - I sure miss them. I wish they would move down here in the worst way!! Heather is thinking of starting medical transcription school - she took a course before, but wants a more intense course. She definitely keeps busy with work and helping with Alan's Dad. She still finds time to scrap and stuff!! She is definitely her mother's daughter.

Monday was Mom's birthday. I wish I was home to go to the cemetary. I bought a helium birthday balloon like I do each year and sent it up to her! I'm sure she got it!! She has been on my mind so much. Not a day goes by that she isn't on my mind.

Well - back to job huntin!! Wish me luck!!!

We are Home from our Cruise!

WOW - what an amazing week we had cruisin the Caribbean!! It all started with Heather and Alan arriving late Friday night, and after no sleep Saturday night we were up and on our way to Miami bright and early - all 6 of us crammed into the Jeep with luggage packed to the roof!

We arrived in Miami, no problem, and we went through security and check in and then waited to get on the ship! Once on the beautiful Carnival Victory, we knew vacation had begun!!

After sailaway - we were ready to enjoy 2 days at sea on our way to Cozumel. In Cozumel we went to a beautiful beach called Paradise Beach - we enjoyed great food, drinks, the beautiful clear water, water toys, and snorkeling.

After paradise beach we enjoyed some shopping and then ate a local Mexican restaurant where we even had mariachis serenading us!!

After leaving Mexico, we had another Fun Day at Sea - Heather and Alan celebrated their 3rd Anniversary!! Heather and I even went to a Scrapbooking class they had in the Atlantic Dining Room!! We were then on our way to Grand Cayman, where we went to Margaritaville and did some shopping!After scrapping and then Margaritaville, we on our way to Ocho Rios Jamaica, where we climbed the daunting Dunn's River Falls, which was so cool! and then we went through Fern Gulley and to a beautiful private beach called Mahogany beach!

Jamaica was truly our favorite port so far. We had so little time there and hope to go back and explore this beautiful island again.

Time went fast and before we knew it we were heading back to Miami - total bummer!! My favorite thing on this cruise was having a balcony cabin - I was able to experience our Father God and all His Glory in the beauty of the sunrises and sunsets, and was able to spend some quiet time in His presence and Thank Him for all the Blessings we have!!

We had an amazing time and can't wait to sail with Carnival again!! I could have gone on and on about every little detail, but you'd be reading forever - be sure to click on the Cruise '08 link in the online albums to the left so you can view the multitude of pictures of everything we did!!