The BAHAMAS

The Bahamas were everything I had imagined and hoped for and MORE! It was beautiful there!!! Just like a tropical island. The water was clear as can be! You could see right through to the sandy bottom. It was so calm too...no waves at all. The hotel/resort we stayed at was fabulous! It had just been remodeled and Bree and I couldn't get over how nice and new and clean and fabulous it all was. We were on the 4th floor and our balcony looked out over the ocean. We had gorgeous weather. I think it was in mid to low 80's. Just perfect.

Our meals were all delicious, the hotel staff was friendly, helpful, nice as can be. I will give a day by day summary of everything!!! First, here are some pics.

We came home to snow and it was beautiful!!!! This is a pic of Bree and I sipping our pina coladas at the outdoor beachside bar. Best pina colada I have EVER HAD!!!!

If I Could Hold A Flower

......and watch it's petals fade
If I could touch the well-worn earth on which my children played
If I could hold one moment of the times you've made me smile
Then I can take the bad times
For you've made them all worthwhile

2-1/2 more days....

...TIL BAHAMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I AM PACKED AND READY TO GO!!

I won't be around for a few days but make sure you visit me when I get back from the BAHAMAS TO HEAR ALL ABOUT MY TRIP!

I love you all.

Kelli

THE BUCKET LIST

Yesterday afternoon, my brother, his wife, my sister, her husand, me and Archie met at the theatre to see the afternoon matinee of The Bucket List. It had only gotten 1 star in the movie review....I don't pay attention to those because lots of times (more times than not) I don't agree with the reviews. Well....WE ALL LOVED THE BUCKET LIST!!! All 6 of us were crying!!! My poor husband's shoulders were actually shaking. It was funny and sad. Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson were wonderful, as usual. The scenery was wonderful! It was soooo good. I could see it again. I am a sucker for movies that make me cry and this tugged my heartstrings very well.
Go see The Bucket List. I loved it!!!!

Karin

Karin and I have been friends since we were 16 years old. We met when she moved in down the street from me. I marched right up to her and introduced myself and we've been friends ever since!!! Between the two of us we have lived in North Carolina, Oregon, Canada and New Zealand and our friendship never weakened. She is an absolute angel. So much fun and so full of spark and love and laughter.

We are 2 days apart ------- she is the older one. Ha!

My Kitty, Sabi

My kitty, Sabi, always runs away from me!
I try to pick her up for just a cuddle, but she always runs away!
Sometimes I catch her and hold her and pet her soft fur...but only for a few seconds- then she runs away!
I tell her that Mommy has been good to her and she can let me love her for a few minutes, but she doesn't care. She just runs away!
What she really wants from me is for me to lay down! Preferably in the bed. The only time she wants me is when I am laying down. Then she will hop up on my lap and settle in and I can pet her til the moon turns to cheese. Oh, I just love this time with her! Petting her soft fur and listening to her purr...but if I move my legs just a bit, then off she goes! I have to lay still and not move!!! Is that a spoiled little brat of a kitty, or what?
I love her though. She is my baby. Here are some pictures of the little stinkpot. She is wanting a new baby sister or brother and I hope to get one for her this Spring (after Bahamas & Florida trips) !!!!!

Exactly 14 more days til BAHAMAS!!!!

I am so excited!!! On January 16 Bree and I leave for the lovely, warm, Bahamas!!! I have never been to the Bahamas and neither has Bree. I have never used my passport before either! This is a first for me!!!
We are just going to have the best time. Reading, walking the beach, swimming, shopping, eating, drinking fruity cocktails, and laughing. Always lots of laughter!!!
When I get back home I will write all about the trip on my blog and I will post pics too!!!
I love having something fun to look forward to after Christmas.
It is sooo cold today! And snowing a little too.