Alaskan Cruise: Day 4

 Date:  Tuesday, May 13th Itinerary:  Skagway, AK for most of the day Highlight:  Our Yukon train ride Favorite eats:  red velvet cupcake, spaghetti with meatballs, and tiramisu Drink of the day:  Spruce Tip Ale from Skagway Brewing Co Weather:  Sunny, beautiful, warm weather We woke up at 6:15 a.m. to find that we were already… [Read More]

Alaskan Cruise: Day 3

Here’s an overview of Day 3: Date:  Monday, May 12th Itinerary:  Juneau, AK for most of the day Highlight:  Seeing a glacier for the first time Favorite eats:  Fish & chips and candy Drink of the day:  Alaskan Brewing Co Raspberry Wheat Ale Weather:  Sunny and overcast throughout the day (very comfortable temperature) Day 3… [Read More]

Alaskan Cruise: Day 2

Did you guys catch my Alaskan cruise day 1?  If not, check it out here!  I’m super excited to continue sharing the trip today with day 2! Here’s an overview of the day: Date:  Sunday, May 11th Itinerary:  At sea Highlight:  Attending the champagne waterfall event Favorite eats:  Lots of fresh pineapple and crab quiche… [Read More]

Alaskan Cruise: Day 1

Hey y’all!  I’m so excited to be sharing our Alaskan cruise!  I figured day by day would be the easiest, so here we are, starting with Day 1. First off, let me give you a little background about the cruise we chose (and why.)  I have always been a little apprehensive about cruises for many… [Read More]

Back from Alaska

Alaska. Was. Awesome. I’m so glad we had the spontaneous idea to book the cruise because we had a great time!  We ate lots of seafood (and even more dessert), we saw some really cool things, and we were constantly surrounded by amazing views.  It was definitely different from any vacation I’ve ever taken, but it was… [Read More]

Bon Voyage!

Right now I’m trying to fix my hair, write a blog post & make a mental to do list of all the things I still have to do before we leave.  Last month we booked this trip, and here we are on the morning of our departure. This will be our first cruise and our… [Read More]

Apple Blossom Festivities

Happy weekend!  Wow, things have been busy around here.  I really thought April was as busy as it gets, but May is looking like it’s going to be even busier.  And it’s only the 3rd. The end of April and the beginning of May means Apple Blossom Festival in my local valley. The festival consists of events,… [Read More]

Honeymooniversary

A year ago, my hubby and I were in Jamaica on our honeymoon. So, since I’m all about finding absolutely any reason to celebrate, I thought it would be fun if we had a “Honeymooniversary” themed around Jamaica and the wonderful time we had there.  Guys, if you’re married and have gone on your honeymoon, I highly… [Read More]

Travel Diary: Jamaica

Jamaica.  I say the word and I am instantly transported back to the land of no worries, just sunshine and beautiful beaches.  Last year my husband and I went on our belated honeymoon.  We waited about ten months after we said “I do” because we wanted to plan a honeymoon that we would remember.  When… [Read More]

Portland-Mania

This last weekend was so much fun.  On Saturday morning, Holly and I packed up my car and headed to Portland for a quick, but very fun trip!  The drive is about five hours from where we live- so we had lots of time for girl talk which is always nice :-)  I had only ever driven… [Read More]