Ready to roll.....

Tons of travel toys? CHECK!


Diapers, wipes, bottles, sippy cups, bibs,extra paci's, and snacks for girls? CHECK!


Clothes and shoes for E.V.E.R.Y. possible weather condition or event? CHECK!


Camera, camcorder, ipods, dvd player and LOTS of Barney, Baby Einstein and Dora? CHECK!


Every medicine that you can imagine for any conceivable medical condition, even though there is a 24hr on board physician? CHECK!



The OVER PACKING QUEEN has successfully completed another packing frenzy. And for those of you who are realistic packers and want to reassure me that I will not *need* all the stuff I am just sure I might hafta have at some point in our two week journey..... Don't bother. Sadly, I don't think I will be able to reform in this area.

Just to give you a glimpse of the severity of my over packing disease: My motto for camping is.... COMFORT! And with 3 thousand items for a 2 night camping trip, I am proud to say that I am able to camp in complete comfort for a 2 night maximum stay in any campground in the continental U.S.



The good news is, instead of just Greg and I trying to schlep all the stuff and 2 girls by ourselves, we have our able bodied sons (A.k.a the mules) to help with all the schlepping! (insert evil laugh)

I am just certain they will LOVE and APPRECIATE me even more after this trip :)



So just in case you wanna see where we'll be, here's our itinerary:

First, we will have 2 days in Rome touring, then we board the cruise:
Day 1
Civitavecchia/Rome (Italy)

Day 2
Savona (Italy)

Day 3 DADDY"S BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
...cruising...
Think massages, formal dinners and a special birthday cake delivered to our room.
Day 4
Katakolon/Olympia (Greece)

Day 5
Piraeus/Athens (Greece)

Day 6
Izmir (Turkey)

Day 7
Rhodes (Greece)

Day 8
Limassol (Cyprus)

Day 9
Alexandria (Egypt)

Day 10
...cruising...

Day 11
...cruising...

Day 12
Civitavecchia/Rome (Italy)

( Oh, in case you are some weirdo who thinks you wanna take advantage of the fact we are gone, lemme save you some time: First, we have a security system comnected to the police, a large dog, AND someone staying at our house. But most importantly, we have nothing worth stealing, so don't bother.....)

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    You'll have such a great time- enjoy your trip and safe travels!

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  2. HennHouseJanuary 12, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    Have fun! Have fun! Have fun! We'll be praying for a safe and enjoyable trip!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2008 at 9:15 PM

    Of course there is nothing to steal, Mrs. Overpacking Queen (and you know I can relate!) has it all in her suitcases on a big boat in Italy!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a terrific time with the family!

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  4. Jerry ClaxtonJanuary 14, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    Heah, don't forget us; we're coming! Oh, well, maybe next time. Bon Voyage and have a great time. We are praying for you - praying for health, for logistics, for connections, for fun and relaxation, for The Lord's protection, and, of course lots of pictures! We love you!

    Granpa & Grandma

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  5. JerryJanuary 22, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    "Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Greggggggggg, Happy Birthday to you." We know you are enjoying your wonderful cruise/vacation gift! Can't wait to hear all about it. We love you!
    Mom & Dad

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