Shhh, I have a secret!

*Someone*in our house, who shall remain nameless, is having a birthday.



A BIG birthday.



And, although I would never reveal his exact age, I do have a hint:



Oh, Lordy. He's Sporty and........



You can fill in the blanks:)



SOOO, I have been wracking my brains F-O-R-E-V-E-R for the perfect gift for the LOVE of my life.



And with a little help from my sons, we came up with the most wonderful of plans. And ofcourse, since they helped, they thought they should be included.. How thoughtful of them!



So, in a VERY short amount of time, ALL SIX OF US are headed to......



ITALY!!!!



FOR A MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE!!!



FOR TWO WHOLE WEEKS!!!



And I can barely contain myself because:



A) It's his dream vacation, and I was able to make it happen.



B) Our whole family is going.



C)We have never been on a cruise before.



D) And last but not least, because He is my dream come true, and I can't wait to grow old together. Luckily, he's paving the way on the old thing, not me!

Comments

  1. KimJanuary 3, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    You all are going to have so much fun! Having been on that cruise, I know from experience that it is a trip of a lifetime. Take lots of pictures and make lots of memories.

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  2. HennHouseJanuary 3, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    Oh my! That sounds SO FANTASTIC! You'll have to post about his reaction, etc...! I'm so excited for you!

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  3. laurieJanuary 9, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Oh that sound so exciting. I hope to make it to Italy one day. I hope you'll post some pictures so I can live vicariously through your family 8*)

    I've enjoyed following your family. You're welcome to check out my blog. "our2littleladies.blogspot.com" My sister and I live together with our two cuties.

    Laurie in NJ

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  4. Jerry ClaxtonJanuary 14, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    Oh, we forgot to tell you we are coming, too. What do you mean we have to have reservations and tickets? Just dreaming, I guess (grandpa's and grandma's are big dreamers, your know). Sounds like an exciting trip and we know you will have a great time (that's what we are praying for). God Bless
    p.s.: Our earlier comments didn't get posted so we're trying again, principally, to let you know we are thinking of you and praying for you.
    Mom and Dad

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