Sleep over in London

Camden Market

Norway

This past October, we took a mini-cruise to Norway. It was to celebrate mine and Keld's birthdays, as well as, for our wedding Anniversary. It was a dream come true for me, since I have always wanted to see Norway's mountains. The beauty was amazing.












I have to say, I am very lucky to have the opportunity to be living my dream. I hope that my European adventures will continue, and this same urge to explore the world, has been inherited in my children's hearts.

Silly Moose

Quick stop at the beach

The scenery was amazing, the water crystal blue, and not one fish in sight.

Sneaking lunch at James Coney Island

Lunch at the Rainforest

 
 
 
 

Thing #1

 
 
 
 

Christian's Graduation

Proud day for momma!

The Wet Spot

After spending the day at the Zoo, we hung out at The Wet Spot with Keld's old 314th crew and a few of my friends.

It was super nice to see Elsa and Janet again. Too of my favorite friends. Thanks girls for showing up.



Again thanks to everyone that showed up. It's fun to see Keld as a social butterfly.

The Houston Zoo

One of my favorite places to visit has always been the Houston Zoo. It was nice to introduce it to Helle.

Oh, Juan and Angie were sweet enough to hang out with us.

Lunch at Jalepenos

Later on that first Saturday in Houston, after tons of shopping, we went to have lunch at Jalepenos Mexican Restaurant. It was nice to have margarita.

Breakfast at Carlos

For 9 months, all I remember saying to Keld EVERY Saturday morning was, "Let's go have breakfast at Carlos."

So you probably know what we did our first Saturday morning in Houston.



It was all worth it and more. I will miss it for another year, until I make my way back home for my second and last graduation.

Mexican breakfast rocks!

Best Vacation ever!

It was nearing the kids summer vacation and we were trying to decide where to go.  Of course our destination state was going to be Florida. 

Since we had already spent two weeks in Orlando, and the prior year after that, Dee and I went on a two week trip with my parents, visiting Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami... I wanted to do something a little different and more challenging. 

With a little organized planning and making a few phones calls, the kids and I were set and ready to drive to Islamorada, Floriday Keys.  The hotel was booked and we had three days to get there. 

June finally came.  School was over.  The truck was giving a clean bill of health.  The bags packed.  With my trusty printed map, Christian nominated as my "co-pilot", and everyone buckled in, we set out for our trip.

We took I-10 all the way.  The kids got a kick over the fact that we were driving over the Atchafalaya swamp.  The bridge is about 7 miles.  Once we hit Mobile, Alabama, taking the bridge over the bay and just taking in the beauty of the water... we new Florida's border was there.

It took us two days in a half to get to Islamorada. 

Two weeks was not enough to absorb every corner of the Keys, but we tried our best and took in as much as we could.

I will never forget that time in my life, alone on the road with my kids.  The whole experience was a changing point in my life. 

Florida's beauty will always hold a warm place in my heart and soul. 

On our way to Key West.  We stopped to see the ocean and hoping to catch a glimpse of the ocean's wild life.

I am posing for Christian.  Key West.

Glass bottom boat ride.  We saw many schools of spotted sting-rays and an amazing coral reef.  Dee had tons of fun.

Islamorada Island.