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August 1: Happy Birthday Cousin Adam S.
August 1: Happy Birthday Chris Lucas
August 2: Happy Anniversary Daniela & Rambo
August 3: Happy Birthday Hannah R.
August 10: Happy Birthday Cousin Jack S.
August 11: Happy Birthday Cousin Lyndsey S.
August 13: Happy Anniversary Kelly & Doug L.
August 16: Happy Anniversary Justin & Lisa P.
August 17: Happy Birthday Cousin Rachel R.
August 18: Happy Birthday Dana K.
August 20: Happy Birthday Cousin Mitzi R.
August 24: Happy Birthday Uncle Rick S.
August 24: Happy Birthday Lauren T.
August 26: Happy Birthday Joe G. G.
August 26: Happy Birthday Brooke M.
August 27: Happy Birthday Christine B.
August 29: Happy FIRST Anniversary, Jack & Lyndsey!!

Hope you all have a great birthday/anniversary!
If I’ve forgotten you, please let me know so that I can add you to my list!

My parents were in from Tennessee last weekend, June 16-18. I had asked my mom to bring two of her old photo albums here, so that I could scan some old pics.
Seriously, my mom must have thirty-something photo albums that she’s created and collected over the years! I’ve seen them all tons of times, so I knew just which albums to look for.
I scanned just a few pics today, but will continue to work on them while the albums are on loan to me.
Check it out- I was a cute kid. But… that poor rabbit. And yes, I was wearing a LEASH. Maybe that’s why I am so well-behaved today.

Yellow River Game Ranch, Stone Mountain, GA - 1980

I’ve really been “falling down on the job” - I’ve been spending more time than I should on cruisecritic.com, where I am in a “chat room” with people that will be traveling on the same cruise we will be on. Dude- “chat room” seems like such an old term… ha. Anyway, I’ve met some really nice people on that board that I just can’t wait to meet when we board the ship!
I called T-Mobile today, and checked into cell rates while we are away. Luckily, Puerto Rico is a “free” call, since it’s part of the U.S. At least I can call family to let them know we are safe, and getting ready to board the ship. It’s kind of one of those things where you tell family, “Unless someone falls overboard, dies… or if we win a HUGE jackpot on board… I’ll talk to you in seven days!” I will feel better at least knowing that we’ve told the fam we are safe. For those of you who have never cruised- NEVER ever make a cell phone call on a cruise ship- the cost is $4.99 per minute. YIKES.
While I’m on the subject of travel… SB and I decided to book one-way tickets to and from Puerto Rico - we found a super deal on Delta… we ended up saving about $150. on the flights. NICE.
We are still debating on excursions at the various islands… we want to experience all there is to see… so far, we like a horseback riding tour in St. Maarten, and a scenic tour in St. Lucia. We haven’t booked either, yet… but I just don’t want to be one of those couples that spends all their time on the boat, or at the various beaches - We are going somewhere completely new, and I want to come back with great stories and pics!

CRUISE COUNTDOWN: 53 DAYS

July 4: Happy Birthday Bethany M.
July 8: Happy Anniversary Josh & Aley K.
July 9: Happy Birthday Sarah R.
July 9: Happy Birthday Aunt Carolyn
July 12: Happy Birthday ‘Andrew Wright’
July 14: Happy Birthday Mom
July 15: Happy Birthday Mary R.
July 20: Happy Birthday Stephanie P. (W)
July 22: Happy Birthday Jenn B. (W)
July 22: Happy Birthday Tiffanie G.

Hope you all have a great birthday/anniversary!
If I’ve forgotten you, please let me know so that I can add you to my list!