23 days to go...and I can taste the Filet, Lobster, and fine desserts already! LOL. I guess the 23 days of snow this December has helped boost my excitement for the Caribbean.

We "thought" we'd try NOT to plan many excursions, but as each day passes....we end up wanting to book 'just one more'. I think we're done for now. LOL. Our most recent addition looks really cool! When we arrive at St Thomas, this excursion takes you via ferry to the Island of St John's....to the Famous Trunk Bay! (One of the top 10 beaches in the world) It looks amazing! I found this tourist's video of "Trunk Bay", and after watching it....we finalized the plan. Here is the video that sealed the deal! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF_L7-lzhhk

Thur Jan 22 (Josh's 4th Birthday!!!!!!)
Flying US Airways Mpls to Ft Lauderdale. Staying the first night at a Fort Lauderdale Hotel


Fri, Jan 23, 2009
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Docked Depart: 04:30 PM

Sat, Jan 24, 2009
At Sea

Sun, Jan 25, 2009
At Sea

Mon, Jan 26, 2009
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas (Day Trip Excursion to Island of St John's & Trunk Bay)
Docked
Arrive: 07:00 AM
Depart: 06:00 PM

Tue, Jan 27, 2009
Basseterre, St. Kitts (St Kitts Railway Excursion)
Docked
Arrive: 08:00 AM
Depart: 03:00 PM

Wed, Jan 28, 2009
Bridgetown, Barbados (Pirate/Snorkel/Waterslide Partyboat Afternoon Excursion)
Docked
Arrive: 09:00 AM
Depart: 06:00 PM

Thu, Jan 29, 2009
Castries, St. Lucia
Tendered
Arrive: 07:00 AM
Depart: 04:00 PM

Fri, Jan 30, 2009
Philipsburg, St. Maarten (Orient Bay Beach Excursion)
Docked
Arrive: 08:00 AM
Depart: 05:00 PM

Sat, Jan 31, 2009
At Sea

Sun, Feb 01, 2009
At Sea

Mon, Feb 02, 2009
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Docked
Arrive: 07:00 AM

The holiday Season is always busy enough, but now we are also trying to organize and "mentally inventory & pack" our warm weather clothes. I have started my pre-cruise diet (Weight Watchers, again). It works for me. Matt is taking a different approach. He thinks if he eats crappy all the time, then by eating crappy on vacation should not rbing any extra weight to him. I'd love to say he was full of B.S, but last year on our all-inclusive vacation I am the one who gained 8 lbs, and he stayed the same. Ugh! The metabolism of men.

The boy's tuxes came today! They are absolutely adorable! I almost cried when we tried them on. I am so excited for the formal nights. (There are 2 of them). Matt found a nice black suit, and I found some great evening gowns at Macy's. Hopefully the stars & planets will all be "alligned" those nights and the kids will behave so we can have a special formal dinner. (say a prayer). LOL.

A few weeks ago, our winter vacation plans took a much different turn. We decieded to cancel the Mexico Itinerary, and replaced it with a 10 night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the Celebrity Constellation Ship. Jan 22-Feb 3rd!

My parents had always raved about Celebrity, so much of the advice & guidance we received came from their expertise. =)